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In my first two editorials, I addressed the crime in Shreveport and why I chose to run as a No-Party candidate. While on the campaign trail, I have spoken with thousands of people who desire a brighter future for Shreveport. From events in south Shreveport to north Shreveport, from Pine Hills to Broadmoor, and all neighborhoods in between, our city has potential, and with the right vision, we can have hope. Whether it has been walking the streets of Cedar Grove, praying over the Lakeside community to flagging lights that need to be changed in Queensborough, I believe in the people of Shreveport. What I do not believe in is the government of Shreveport.

The Center for Brain Health (CBH) at LSU Health Shreveport has received a $100,000 gift to create the Noel Foundation, Inc. Endowed Professorship Honoring Dr. Robert C. Leitz III in Parkinson’s disease research.

There’s nothing like going to the movies. From watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster in a darkened theater to the smell of hot, buttered popcorn wafting in the air, watching movies is as much a part of Americana as baseball.

That season has now officially opened.

Ben Kennedy, the great grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France, is shaking things up in a big way. NASCAR has announced a street race to roll through the streets of Chicago.

As we make our way through the dog days of summer, patiently waiting on football season to arrive, I am going to dive into a little LSU football as we prep for the 2022 season. The Tigers schedule was spotlighted in last week’s issue. This week it’s the pass catchers taking center stage.

1. Baltimore Orioles: Jackson Holliday SS – Stillwater High School (OK)

Once again Major League Baseball hit their All-Star weekend out of the park.