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The human heart is an engine, a powerhouse that keeps all of us alive. And for almost a century, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been at the forefront of cardiac research.

After many years of west- facing sun, the Uneeda Biscuit art on the side of the Vordenbauman-Eastham Company building (yes, that is the actual name of the building) at 711 Milam Street is being repainted! The company rehabbing the historic structure tapped Artistic Shark Chris Opp to do the work high in the sky.

The biggest event in worldwide sports will kick off on Nov. 20 in Qatar as the 2022 World Cup will begin. The groups have been announced for the event and are as follows: Group A – Ecuador, Netherlands, Qatar and Senegal Group B – England, IR Iran, USA and Wales Group C – Argentina, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia Group D – Australia, Denmark, France and Tunisia Group E – Costa Rica, Germany, Japan and Spain Group F – Belgium, Canada, Croatia and Morocco Group G – Brazil, Cameroon, Serbia and Switzerland Group H – Ghana, Korea Republic, Portugal and Uruguay The first match will take place on Nov. 20 with host country Qatar taking on Ecuador. The USA will play its first match the next day on Nov. 21 versus Wales.

Phillies take 2-1 lead in World Series

Jerry Jones swears that once Ezekiel Elliott is healthy, his role won’t change within the Cowboys offense. That may be the case for a while, but I believe we have seen the last of Zeke as the bell cow back in Dallas. In Elliott’s absence, “backup” running back Tony Pollard ran wild over the Chicago Bears. For the game, Pollard rushed for 131 yards on a career-high three touchdowns on another career high 14 carries. Pollard was used early and often and took full advantage of his opportunities. Those familiar with the Cowboys have been calling for Pollard to be used more in the running game, and this was the perfect stage for him to showcase what he can do when given the opportunities. The Cowboys are on a bye this week, so it will be interesting to see how Zeke and Pollard are used once they’re both back in the fold.

Alvin Kamara said leading up to the game versus the Las Vegas Raiders that he and his Saints teammates intended to “whoop” the Raiders for head coach Dennis Allen. Well, Kamara more than backed that statement up with a huge game for the Who Dats in the Dome. On the day, the sixth-year running back scored for his first touchdown of the season, followed by his second and third, all in the game. QB Andy Dalton continued to navigate the offense efficiently, finishing 22 for 30 for 229 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints have a primetime matchup at home versus the Baltimore Ravens.

Each year, no matter the current state of the Tigers football team, the Alabama game is circled on my calendar. I always look forward to this game as it is the biggest on the schedule, year in and year out. This year will be no different as the No. 6 Crimson Tide will travel to Death Valley to take on the No. 10 Fighting Tigers of LSU. Jayden Daniels will once again be the key to the game as the Tigers go as he goes. If he can continue his strong play and lead his group of men with the leadership he has shown of late, I believe the Tigers have as good a chance as any to come away from the game victorious. Geaux Tigers!

Caddo Parish District #1 Voters, On Nov. 8, the Caddo Parish Commission has three (3) renewal propositions on the ballot and one (1) bond initiative continuance. I, like most of you, “hate taxes,” but the following propositions are important to the citizens of this parish.