Does your bed partner elbow you during the night to wake you up and tell you to turn over? Do you wake up after eight hours of sleep feeling as tired as when you went to bed? Is it just snoring that is your problem, or is your snoring so bad that you quit breathing? I’m asked this question in my ear, nose and throat practice almost every day.

The Sickle Cell Softball Tournament is the major fund-raiser for the Northwest Louisiana chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Director Lillian Bradford said this year’s goal is to raise $50,000. “If we can get the teams in here and have a good weekend, we can do it,” she said.

Abnormal alignment of the eyes, or strabismus, is not just a problem seen in children. This is a problem that a number of adults have to deal with daily. It can be a problem that has been present since childhood or a problem that has just begun in adulthood.

The Louisiana program has been luring retirees for nearly 20 years and recognizes eight certified retirement areas in Louisiana. Each locale is vetted to make sure it appeals to retirees, and criteria for the certification include plenty of housing, excellent health care, access to public transportation, lots of recreation and festivals, and more.

“This nine-block revitalization project is destined to move the western edge of our downtown from long neglect and blight to a vibrant, bright, uncommon cultural community,” said Mayor Tyler.

The fastest-growing comic con-style event in Louisiana will bring stars including WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, MTV Superstar Bam Margera, actor Erik Estrada and more to downtown Shreveport Geek’d Con, a popular annual fan convention will return to Shreveport Convention Center Aug.

When two of the sharpest business minds in town join forces, you can expect the perfect combination of fashion and style. Shreveport will have to look no further for such a collaboration when Joseph Guin, opens his latest venture – Joseph Guin Barber next to John Pickens Custom Clothiers this August.

These men are trailblazers in their respective industries and are recognized for their integrity as well as their base of knowledge. Gentlemen all, their leadership and motivation are a driving force in our region, and we invite you to call on them for your professional needs.