Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

However, as is human nature, those resolutions may not have lasted. But there is one thing you can do that will accomplish those goals – and last longer than a few weeks. Cosmetic surgery. In particular, eyelid surgery. “It is dramatic,” Dr. Bryan Vekovius said of the results.

Community

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

Southern Belle Apartments

By Tony Taglavore

The Southern Belle Apartments – note the “e” added to the word “Bell” – is one of the newer options for those who want to call downtown “home.” At 627 Crockett St., the Southern Belle features one, twoand three-bedroom units, ranging in price from $1,350 to $2,875 per month.

Community

Monday, Dec. 14, 2020

Barbaree Turns Pro

By Tony Taglavore

“As a young kid, you grow up watching The Masters or the (major tournaments), and if you have big dreams, you don’t really ever say, ‘I want to be the best college player.’ You say, ‘I want to be the best player in the world. I want to win majors. I want to be a professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

Community

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

Bradley Award Recipient

By Tony Taglavore

a good bet none of the 43 previous recipients of the Omar N. Bradley “Spirit of Independence” Award did not think what retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph M. Cosumano Jr. thought when told he would be receiving this year’s award at the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

Community

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

Renee Ellis Honored

By Tony Taglavore

On a sultry August day in 2005, Renee’ Ellis threw a few things in her yellow Hummer and left her Mandeville, La., home. She didn’t need to take much, planning to be gone only a few days. After all, she was used to evacuating when a hurricane was headed toward the Gulf Coast.

Community

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

Turn Up the Lights

By Tony Taglavore

Christmas in Roseland 2020, highlighted by a three-quarter mile walk through the beautifully lit gardens of Shreveport’s American Rose Center, will return for its 38th year. The attraction opens Thanksgiving weekend and will be open each weekend – and then a few more days – until Dec.

Events

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

Bayou Classic

By Tony Taglavore

“It’s a huge deal,” Wells said. “I think it will be only limited by what (COVID-19) restrictions are placed on it. I think if we’re open at 100%, we will be at capacity at that stadium in April. I think it could be the biggest sporting event we’ve done in the area.

Events

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

Independence Bowl / ESPN

By Tony Taglavore

“ESPN is the leader in sports, and they are the leader in college football – especially bowls,” said Missy Setters, executive director of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. “When a fan wants to watch a game during bowl season, they know what channel they are going to flip to first.

Community

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

Cowboy Dreams

By Tony Taglavore

“I want to do it,” Andrade said. “I want to put my hands on it. I want people to enjoy it. When people call you to the table, and they say, “Thank you, that was amazing,” or they say, “Thank you, that reminded me of my Grandma in Italy,” I love that.

Cover Story

Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

Jacob Hester: Life After Football

By Tony Taglavore

played with really struggle with their second career choice,” Hester said. “What do I want to do? It’s really not about the money part of it … It’s about having a purpose – something that drives you every single day. The last thing I wanted to do was sit at home and not have a career in mind, and just exist.