The Shreveport Orchard Squad, which was established in fall 2017, intends to plant more than a thousand fruit trees in Shreveport between January and March.

Mark Crawford, board member for Sci-Port, hopes the community will get involved and participate. “This is the third year for the event, and I have attended each year,” Crawford said. “It’s always been a fun party and a great fund-raiser for Sci-Port.”.

This year’s theme is a white-out party to white out cancer. Attendees will not only benefit from contributing to a worthy cause, but will also enjoy an evening of delicious cuisine provided by Southern Trace, dancing, live entertainment by Johnny...

February often brings to mind the traditional colors of Valentine’s Day—but for the Northwest Louisiana American Heart Association, they have a different reason to Go Red. The Northwest Louisiana American Heart Association will host its annual Go Red for Women Luncheon at 10 a.

Each year, businesses are selected through a regional competition to receive the Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards for Ethical Commerce. Recipients at the regional level are awarded eligibility to be considered by the Council of Better Business Bureau's International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence competition.

The Zika virus, which originated in Uganda in the Zika forest, is rare among adults. However, it’s incredibly dangerous for a developing baby. “If you are a woman of child-bearing years or if you are pregnant, you must take every precaution to not get infected, especially during the first trimester,” said Mirfakhraee.

Typically, the needles that are used are very thin, so the patients don’t usually feel the needle penetrating the skin. However, once the needle proceeds ahead into the muscle, the discomfort level varies. It may be more intense for some patients than others.