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The Committee of 100 has partnered with KTBS-TV to produce a series of podcasts that will highlight the positive aspects of the Shreveport-Bossier City community. The podcast, called “Good to Know Shreveport-Bossier,” introduces listeners to people and organizations who are helping the community grow and prosper.

No cap, Netflix has one of the best lineups in television right now! From classic sitcoms that have become comfort TV to the latest series that captivate us season after season, Netflix has newly included hit shows and movies for your Friday night chill liking.

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One thing almost all generations have in common is undoubtedly the fact that everyone has to deal with some form of stress. Whether it is the typical coming-of-age adolescent growing pains or more controversial matters of the time like the Civil Rights Era, stress has always played a major part in the mental health of our young nation. Although in the 2020s, the youth has to battle the same issues in addition to factoring in modern technology and the pressures of social media standards.

With new Executive Director Wendell Riley presiding over the evening's gathering, the see-and-be-seen crowd filled Robinson Film Center Aug. 11 for the unveiling of the facility's newly renovated event space.

LSUS Continuing Education is offering John C. Maxwell one-day leadership training courses for professionals looking to upskill or enhance in-demand leadership skills. Leadership ability determines the effectiveness and impact of your organization since it can motivate, encourage and inspire others to do their best work. Leadership development boosts employee engagement increases an organization’s ability to handle gaps in skills and reduces turnover.

The 18th annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival presented by Louisiana Healthcare Connections will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, in Shreveport’s Historic Highland neighborhood at Columbia Park. With music and fun for everyone, the festival will include 10 bands playing from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on two stages. This free music festival is a gift to the community from the Highland Area Partnership. This year’s music lineup features musicians from our community and beyond. Local favorite, Grammy-nominated vocalist/guitarist, Buddy Flett will kick off our festival on the Pavilion Stage. More performances throughout the day on two stages include the Creswell Elementary Bucket Drum Team, The Blues Trippers, Heavy is the Head, Everett Street Jazz, Big D’s Blues Band, Dirty Redd Band and Maggie Belle. You will also have an opportunity to parade through the park with the Shreveport Second Line Brass Band. Rounding out the day is our headlining act, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown from Austin, Texas.