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In just a few short years, Marco French, principal of Queensborough Elementary School, turned the center of learning from an “F” school to one making a difference in its students’ lives.

The Shreveport Chamber of Commerce has been housed in the historic Shreveport Library building at 400 Edwards St. since 1980.

Caddo Commissioner Steven Jackson placed on the Caddo Commission Aug. 19 agenda an ordinance to create the North Caddo Economic Development District, which would be a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) District. The purpose of this district is to allow incremental increases in sales taxes, property taxes and hotel occupancy taxes to be separately deposited and then “loaned, donated or pledged in furtherance of economic development projects” as defined by state statute.

As training camps open, we’re drawing closer and closer to the start of the NFL regular season on Sept. 9, when the Dallas Cowboys visit the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I am going to be previewing positions leading up to the season. Enjoy!

North Caddo Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of outpatient pharmacy Community RX to their medical services.

Beginning this fall, Louisiana Tech University will offer a new experiential learning opportunity for students interested in careers in journalism, public relations or communication.

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA - Fall is a popular season for many reasons in Shreveport-Bossier. Not only can you find local pumpkin patches, seasonal treats and eats, the best sweaters at local boutiques, but you can also guarantee a string of fun festivals as weather cools down.

In a recent issue of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier magazine, there were short biographies of the 2021/2022 board members. Included were “fun facts” about the personalities. Capturing our attention: Courtney McBee, nominating chairperson: “I have a bachelor’s degree in Latin”; Carolyn Murphy Thompson, project research and development: “I have visited all 50 states” ; Chelsea Adcock, member-at-large: “I completed a marathon in Antarctica”; Alex Person, member-at-large: “I once snuck into a Black-Eyed Peas concert”; Stephanie Foster, assistant treasurer: “I married my high school sweetheart”; Kirsten Shrewsberry, communications vice president: “I’ve visited more than 50 countries”; Ali Smith, fund development veep: “ I can sing the states in alphabetical order!”