J. Pat Beaird INDUSTRY of the YEAR

“Charles Beaird, Pat’s brother, was our original investor, backer and professional mentor to me for many, many years,” Alexander said. “We were partners for a long time. I’ve been associated with the Beaird family for all these years. It even goes back to when my father was minister of First Presbyterian Church.

Community

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

The Strand Theatre

By Tony Taglavore

“I always look at it, first of all, what will sell,” Hill said when explaining how she chooses which shows to bring in. “My job is two-fold. Part of it is to bring arts to the community, and part of it is to keep that beautiful building open, which means I have to sell that product.

Home

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

St. Jude DREAM HOME

By Tony Taglavore

“I was ecstatic,” Gould said of her reaction when Dream Home builder Philip Rodgers – who also built the Goulds’ house – asked for her services. “Growing up in Bossier and going to it every year, I’ve always admired it. To be asked to do it was an incredible honor.

Events

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021

Dining by Design

By Tony Taglavore

Jessica O’Neill, that’s who. O’Neill is a painter who studied fashion design at The Savannah College of Art and Design. She has teamed up with fashion and lifestyle consultant Janie Howe Dickson to take part in Dining By Design, a tablescape exhibit at Sci-Port Discovery Center.

Men's & Women's Health

Monday, July 26, 2021

Online Physical Fitness

By Tony Taglavore

“It got me thinking – life is too short,” Pourteau said. “I knew I needed to do something. The way I was going in life – just working customer service, going to work Monday through Friday, I wasn’t happy.

Dining

Monday, July 26, 2021

Pie in the Sky

By Tony Taglavore

“The concept – the style of the restaurant – is already proven,” Heffern said. “It was here four years … What I’ve seen the past few days proves that. All the faithful regulars are back. They’re happy. I’ve got people shaking my hands a hundred times a day saying, ‘Thank you for getting back open.

Arts & Entertainment

Monday, July 12, 2021

Surge Entertainment

By Tony Taglavore

“We are dedicated to providing great family experiences, and I’m really excited to deliver our unique brand of entertainment to the families and residents of the greater Shreveport-Bossier City area,” Brees said. “Here at Surge Entertainment, we’re all about friends, family and fun.

Community

Monday, July 12, 2021

Cory Joy Craig

By Tony Taglavore

But music can. “(My siblings and I) had to go to a lot of psychiatrists and therapists to deal with our past,” Craig said. “I tried to block as much of it as I possibly could. Week after week, they would try all different kinds of techniques to try and get it out of us.

Business

Monday, June 28, 2021

The Seventh Tap Brewing Project

By Tony Taglavore

“We would go to festivals, competitions and different home brewery events around not just Louisiana, but Texas and all over the country,” Cardenas said. “We ended up winning some awards with our beers. We decided that maybe, one day, we could start a brewery.

Community

Monday, June 28, 2021

Mouton Takes The Helm

By Tony Taglavore

Drew Mouton. That’s who. The 49-year-old, divorced father of five (three girls, two boys) has a resume’ lined with work as an entrepreneur and in areas of government, higher education, and most recently, health care. But Mouton is confident his not-so-obvious economic experience intersects with what the city needs to grow its economy.