The small north Caddo Parish town of Blanchard is growing in leaps and bounds, so much so that it has recently formed a chamber of commerce.
Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, but the seasonal chocolate eggs and the bunny who delivers them are nowhere to be found in scripture. The exact origins of the Easter bunny are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the symbol of the rabbit stems from pagan tradition, specifically the festival of Eostre, a goddess of fertility whose animal symbol was a bunny. Rabbits, known for their energetic breeding, have traditionally symbolized fertility. Eggs are also representative of new life, and it’s believed that decorating eggs for Easter dates back to the 13th century. Hundreds of years ago, churches had their congregations abstain from eggs during Lent, allowing them to be consumed again on Easter. According to History.com, in the 19th century Russian high society started exchanging ornately decorated eggs, even jewel encrusted, on Easter. But how did the Easter bunny begin delivering eggs on American shores? According to History.com, the theory with the most evidence is that the floppy-eared bearer of candy came over with German immigrants: According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S., and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping.
The Bossier City Council had a work session on Monday, March 27 to again review the proposed agreement with the Port concerning the construction of a water line to the Shreveport facility. Council members asked many questions concerning the city’s obligations under the agreement. Unlike many actions by the council, the continued inquiries show discernment and good government investigation.
Former Mayor Adrian Perkins is enjoying an 8-week gig as guest lecturer at University of Chicago. In a recent Facebook post, Perkins advised his first guest was former Shreveport IT director Keith Hanson. Hanson shared his government experiences in helping in reducing the digital divide. Reportedly, the purchase and installation of banned Chinese security cameras was not discussed.
LSU Shreveport students are sifting through soil around a century-old building to uncover the history of a once-thriving African-American neighborhood. The cultural resource investigation at the Calanthean Temple near downtown Shreveport is part of a new internship program offered by LSUS and the Spring Street Museum. The experiential learning program is open to any LSUS student. Join LSU Shreveport student interns at a reception at 6 p.m. April 13 at the Calanthean Temple, 1007 Texas Avenue in Shreveport, to learn more about the artifacts and history they uncovered at the Calanthean Temple.
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The inductees have been named for enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and this one could be one of the best Hall of Fame class of all time. According to sources, the list includes former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, former Lakers star Pau Gasol, Spurs star Tony Parker and women’s basketball legend Becky Hammon.
Your favorite sports director will travel south this weekend to take in two different Tiger games. I will be headed to Baton Rouge to watch the LSU baseball team take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday night and then the Lady Tigers softball team on Sunday as they take on NC State. The LSU baseball team, currently ranked No. 1 in the country, has obviously had a terrific season thus far. They are sitting at 22-3 headed into the weekend and an incredible 17-1 at home. The Tigers, led by potential first overall pick in the MLB draft later this year, Dylan Crews, will take on the No. 11-ranked Vols in a three-game series beginning on Thursday. Here are some of Crews’ numbers so far this season. He is hitting .542 with 45 hits, 10 doubles, nine homeruns, 32 RBIs and an incredible 1.655 ops. It should be a great weekend in Baton Rouge.
Computers, smartphones, smartwatches, social media and other forms are technology are things that we use on a daily basis. But, have you ever thought about what it would be like if we didn’t know how to use the technology that so much of our daily lives is dependent upon? There are many of us who have not had much experience using the latest innovations in computers, have not been forced to learn new technology because of work or school, and have been intimidated by the everchanging landscape of technology. If any of these apply to you, then don’t worry.
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