Jimmy’s Seafood & Steak at Margaritaville was the scene for the annual 318 Forum 40 Under Forty Cover Reveal. The young honorees gathered for a sneak peek while enjoying a buffet of shrimp, meat pies, desserts and other delights. The Young Professional Initiative and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. — Special to 318 Forum

40 Under Forty Cover Reveal

1) Jacinda White

2) Corey and Deborah Smith

3) Wesley Lazarus, Hannah Bourque and Mary and Matt Oates

4) Derrick Williams and Raavin Evans

5) Matthew Lee and Sarah Robinson

6) Jordan and Heather Pearson

7) Jacob and Emily Watkins

8) Kasey and Brandy Brown

9) Allison Youngblood

The Young Professionals Initiative held its 40 Under Forty Reunion Social on Oct. 22 at Louisiana Daquiri Cafe. Former honorees networked and came together to celebrate the Class of 2024. — Paul Savage Jr.

Angela Myles and Krystal Critton

Emerie Eck Holtzclaw and Brittany Pike

Chelsey Weatherly and Darlenna Atkins

David and Heaven Griggs

Erik Evenson and RJ Johnson

JT Davis, Kasey Brown and Victor Thomas

Kristina Douglas and Kalli Combs

Latienda Pierre and Jacinda White

Bayou Cigar Fest 2024 was held at Club Macanudo inside Margaritaville Resort Casino in late September. The inaugural event was a sell-out, and plans for an even bigger gathering next year are in the works. The resort casino is home to the second Club Macanudo in the U.S. and the fourth location worldwide. — Paul Savage Jr.

Steve Brown, Liz Brown, Eugene Enevoldson and Jordan Brown

Fred Wynder and Laketra Jones

Keisha Broudy and Vinetta Tucker

Quintella Moody and Patrick Terry

Omas Small and Kay King

Steven Green, Lauren Green, Stacy Bonar and Drew Neuman