Centenary College has long been an academic jewel in northwest Louisiana, often appearing at the top of many lists of best colleges and universities and soon to mark the return of collegiate football.
Can you remember your all-time favorite book? The book that you just could not put down until it was finished? Now imagine that someone somewhere decided that that book was not appropriate for you to read and banned that book so that you and others could no longer enjoy it. We have heard much about attempts to ban books and challenge materials in libraries and at schools in recent months. However, libraries are places where all voices, views and schools of thought are welcome, and we try very hard to reflect that beautiful diversity in our library collections so that there truly is something for everyone at the library. This February, Shreve Memorial Library is inviting all to celebrate diversity in literature by participating in the African American Read-In as part of the library’s Black History Month celebration.
Bossier Parish is now home to eight Purple Star Schools, the most of any school district in Louisiana, which demonstrates the highest level of support to our military community.
Whether you were a high school senior, just getting on a college campus, or just starting to live on your own, spring 2020 saw a very traumatic event that shook the entire world to its core: the coronavirus. A pandemic that literally turned the world upside down has just started to see a decline, or has it? This question remains mysterious to the entire planet, especially the latest generation of anti-conformists and free thinkers!
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center is hosting a special Valentine's event on Feb. 11 for caregivers and their loved ones affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.
George Washington, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, Steve Jobs, Anderson Cooper, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise, Richard Branson. These historic figures are among the estimated 20 percent of the general population who suffer from the reading disorder called dyslexia, according to Shreveport educator Pam Barker. She spoke at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association as a representative of Louisiana Key Academy Caddo, a new nonprofit organization planning to reopen Arthur Circle Elementary School in Broadmoor this fall as a school for dyslexic children from northwest Louisiana.
For the second year in a row, just one person was elected to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. This year, it is long-time St. Louis Cardinal third baseman Scott Rolen. He will be enshrined with Fred McGriff, who was previously elected by the Era Committee. Rolen received 76.3% of votes cast, just above the 75% required for induction. A few players fell just short this year, namely Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton with 72.2%, closer Billy Wagner with 68.1% and long-time Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones with 58.1%.
After four games this past weekend, the field is now down to four as we enter Championship weekend in the NFL. Last week’s games all ended as we predicted here at Focus SB with the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers all advancing and the Jaguars, Bills, Giants and Cowboys all sent packing.
DDA Director Liz Swaine is fond of saying people don't come downtown to look at empty lots. It’s a true statement, but people also do not come downtown to look at burned buildings. Last September, the building at 114 Texas, the one with the crashed-in roof and falling walls, burned in a massive fire. What was left was even more of a mess than the falling-down structure that had plagued the city for many years.
Seniors Selected for Achievements in STEM Innovation and Leadership in Prestigious High School Competition
1915 Citizens Bank Drive
Bossier City, LA. 71111
(318) 929-5152