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Cooking Gumbo with Gusto
Gumbo Gladiators ready to do battle again

Volunteer Group Raises Funds and Hope
Gingerbread House receives historic donation from Turkey Fry Guys

Making Shreveport a Tourist Desitination
Desitination 318 competition seeks to lure potential visitors

Time to Stop Funding Failure
Rethinking how we approach funding charity

Cracking Down on Squatters
Also: Dealing with speeding violations

Canines Compete in Best of Sheaux
Robinson’s Rescue’s tail-wagging contest set March 15

Kim’s Seafood Offers OK Dining
Tasty po-boys but so-so atmosphere

Auction Set for Roy’s Kids
Non-profit helps with Christmas, back-to-school

Beggorah! City Celebrates the Irish
Annual Paddy in the Plaza party returns dowtown

Looking Back at 25 Years
Brookshire Grocery Arena attracts big entertainment

What You Need to Know
Called Shield™, the test checks for DNA changes that signify the presence of tumors. It is the first blood test approved for primary screening in adults ages 45 and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer. Before the launch of Shield, only one other blood test (Epi proColon®) was approved in 2016.

Get the Most Out of Storage
Tips to optimize your garage space

Be Ready for Spring Gardening
The time and effort you put into preparation in spring can lead to a thriving garden for the rest of the warm months. So take the time now to plant bulbs, organize your garage or shed, repair and sharpen tools, and get your compost pile going again.

318 TALK
AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Bands from 7-10 p.m. $10 cover: Open Sunday from noon-6 p.m.; Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 4-10 p.m.; Fri. noon-12 a.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. March 7, Flashback. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.

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