As sports are ramping back up in select schools and universities in the state, it is important to remember that participation in sports provides numerous benefits, both physically and socially. While these benefits can come with the downside of a sports-related injury, this should not keep our youth on the bench.

Prize Fest, an online Film, Music, Food, Fashion and Startup Festival, announced its winners on Oct. 13 in a live broadcasted awards show watched throughout the country and the world. In its ninth year, the online festival streamed the work of independent filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, chefs and startups to a global audience.

Just under 30 days shy of the next presidential election, we all have our thoughts about the process. I want to share a concept I started mentioning years ago. For America’s betterment, beginning in 2024, the new president’s term should be six years instead of four.

For the first time, United Way kicked off our annual campaign on Oct. 1 without the aid of a large fundraising event. In past years, we would host the Annual Campaign Kickoff event as a rally to start the fundraising season.

“The number one thing you can do to help reduce your risk of breast cancer is get your annual mammogram and do monthly selfbreast exams,” said Dr. Chintapalli. “Early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer treatment. The earlier we can treat the cancer with surgery, radiation, chemo or any combination of those, the better.

crepe myrtles enhancing the LSUS campus were the university’s gift from the East Shreveport Rotary Club. They were bought and planted by the Rotary Club and other volunteers. Nowhere in your article is that reported. I know. I was president of the East Shreveport Rotary Club when that project was proposed, adopted, and funded.

Sci-Port Discovery Center, a major regional attraction closed since the “stay at home” ruling in early March, is partially open. This will include the new Gallery of Intrigue, featuring employeeguided Adventures of Intrigue, as well as the IMAX Theatre and the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium.