Young Professionals Initiative

YPI enlisted a special committee to select 40 young professionals under the age of 40 who make a significant impact in Shreveport-Bossier. These individuals were selected based on values, such as professionalism, achievement, experience, innovation, vision, leadership and community involvement.

Community

Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

Shreveport Common

By Special to 318 Forum

The “quick-action” grant will provide installation of eight permanent tables and seating at the Art Bosque Food Truck Court in the Caddo Common park, located at 869 Texas Ave. in Shreveport Common. The AARP tables will be installed this fall, marking the beginning of Phase II additions to the communityinformed, artist-designed park.

Events

Monday, Aug. 10, 2020

All Y’all Podcast Returns

By Special to 318 Forum

All Y’all, a Shreveport-based podcast and live storytelling event series, returned on Monday, Aug. 10, with the first of a six-episode podcast series exploring the lasting cultural impact of the Louisiana Hayride.

Events

Monday, July 13, 2020

“Ladies Night Author Chat” August 6

By Special to 318 Forum

Shreve Memorial Library is partnering with three local authors to present a live virtual chat event on Thursday, Aug. 6. The “Ladies Night Author Chat” will feature authors Judy Christie, Julie Pennell and Liz Talley, each of whom has lived in Shreveport.

Events

Monday, July 13, 2020

Bringing it on Home

By Special to 318 Forum

team behind the award-winning Prize Fest, the most exciting film, food, music, comedy and fashion festival on the planet, is thrilled to announce their newest venture: PrizePalooza, their firstever online music festival. The streaming event will take place across multiple online platforms on Sunday, July 19, from 5-8 p.

In Brief

Monday, July 13, 2020

318|Briefly

By Special to 318 Forum

Oleolive, a pre-clinical biotechnology company located in Shreveport, La., has been awarded a Phase II AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to continue its work on technology that aids in the care of trauma suffered by special operations warfighters in austere environments.

Community

Monday, July 13, 2020

Rolling Out The Flavor

By Special to 318 Forum

“Our community is home to many outstanding, black-owned food businesses, many of which are also family-owned small businesses,” said Stacy Brown, president of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

Cooking

Monday, July 13, 2020

Cookout Cravings

By Special to 318 Forum

Taste preferences (and prices) may differ among sirloins, ribeyes, T-bones and more, but the way you prepare steaks likely won’t change much from cut to cut. You’ll want to trim the steaks for proper cooking, and setting the meat out ahead of time allows it to warm to room temperature before hitting the grill.

Men's & Women's Health

Monday, June 29, 2020

New Hope For Victims of Leprosy

By Special to 318 Forum

Sometimes it takes the isolation of a pandemic to allow a mind to journey uninterrupted to the farthest reaches of discovery. Such was the case for Sir Isaac Newton during the Great Plague of London, and such has been the case for Northwest Louisiana electrodiagnostic specialist Dr.

Events

Monday, June 29, 2020

11th Annual Freedom Fest Finale

By Special to 318 Forum

The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will headline the 11th annual Freedom Fest Finale, airing on KTBS 3 News on July 4 celebrating God and country. The Symphony concert will be played throughout the evening in a televised production that includes performances from Charity Gayle of Houston, Betty Lewis of Shreveport, and KTBS 3’s Linnea Allen.