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BRF’s College Navigator at Southwood High School helps Shreveport students map out their futures

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00am

In 2009, BRF partnered with Southwood High School, the Caddo Parish School Board, LSU Health Shreveport, LSU Shreveport and participating biotech companies to create the Biotechnology Magnet Academy at Southwood High School. The four-year academy has grown to over 200 students and targets those who are traditionally underserved in STEM education, including women, minorities, individuals from low-income families and those who are first-generation college bound. Students enter the program as freshmen and complete a rigorous curriculum that far exceeds Louisiana requirements for basic high school curriculum, with a focus on math, science and technology courses.

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LSUS M.S. in Nonprofit Administration students present at West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00am

Students enrolled in Louisiana State University Shreveport’s 100% Online Masters of Science in Nonprofit Administration, under the direction of Program Director/Interim INAR Executive Director Dr. Heather Carpenter, presented research at The West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference. The conference was hosted by UT Austin’s RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service and Texas A&M’s Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy on April 1-2.

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Louis Wells: Making music for military and community

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00am

Louis Wells has led a long career playing music in the military and locally. He has performed for presidents and numerous dignitaries as well as for local schoolchildren and the public as the head of a local jazz ensemble.

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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00am

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects a person’s nervous system. It starts gradually as barely noticeable symptoms such as tremors, rigidity and trouble moving. However, the disease can progress over time to trouble walking, extreme difficulty with movements and severe tremors. Later in the disease, individuals can experience cognitive impairment.

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Surge Entertainment granted alcohol sales by Bossier City Council

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00am

The Bossier City Council held a special meeting Thursday to vote on a motion related to a liquor license for Surge Entertainment.

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Caddo school board to adopt a black majority redistricting plan?

Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:00am

Like all governmental bodies, the Caddo School Board must implement redistricting to comply with the 2020 census.

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Kermit Poling enjoys musically diverse career

Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:00am

Kermit Poling knew he wanted a career in music, even as a child. He just didn’t know in what capacity it would manifest itself.

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PACIFIC OCEAN

Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:00am

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Marchello Roberts, from Shreveport, La., assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, to move into position for landing. John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer)