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Shreve Memorial Library’s Virtual Author Chat Series returns this fall. Taking place on the first Thursday of each month, Shreve Memorial Library’s Virtual Author Chat series is a way for local and national authors to share their works and interact with library patrons. The library will welcome educators Constance McKinsey Neal and Dr. Tyrone Burton as its guests for the first two author chats of the series.

After 13 years of service as president and CEO of United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Dr. Bruce Willson Jr., announces his retirement, effective the first quarter of 2022.

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Shreve Memorial Library is expanding its collection with new educational and entertainment items for all ages. In addition to the library’s vast selection of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks, library patrons can now check out STEAM kits for children and movie binge boxes with their Shreve Memorial Library card.

Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan, professor and chairman of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, was announced as the 2020 winner of the Margaret Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery.

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In a blue/pink horizontally striped entrance maker swing dress, dusty-hued block heels and trendy sun kissed curls, brand new U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow was an attention-getter at the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner. She worked the VIP crowd of 600 at Shreveport Convention Center effortlessly and seamlessly during the packed cocktail hour.

Mike and Krewe Artemis-Springhill Captain Janet Reeves were holding their breaths, but cloudy/rainy skies cleared just in time for Artemis members to party the evening away outside at their Sarepta home for the “Theme Announcement Party.”