language pathologist (SLP), otolaryngologist, pediatric psychologist, orthodontist, pediatric dentists, physical and occupational therapists, and a nurse coordinator. Our team manages a wide array of conditions, including cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction.

nless you have been living under a rock for the last few months, you probably know someone who has picked up one of America’s newest sports – Pickleball! Everyone seems to be picking up a racquet and learning how to play this fun game.

With the latest evolution of surgical technology, Dr. George Byram, orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon at Highland Clinic, has been seeing incredible post-surgical results from the latest in personalized surgical mapping.

ince the early 1900s, the United States has seen a steady rise in the number of heart disease-related deaths, reaching a peak in the 1970s.

The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is pleased to honor Claire Childs as the recipient of the 2022 Young Professional of the Year Award. The award was presented at the 16th Annual 40 Under Forty Awards and Gala by Ochsner LSU Health and held at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino on Dec.

the early morning hours of Nov. 3, 1969, a sleek, red-and-yellow southbound passenger train called the Southern Belle slowly pulled away from Shreveport’s downtown Union Station. The train had a dubious honor: It would be the last passenger train ever to leave the station.

Twin Blends: Northwest Louisiana History Hunters Mark and Mike Mangham share highlights from the 1955 Balloon Parade held in downtown Shreveport with our readers. Obtained from the Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS, some images have been colorized by the pros at Twin Blends.

According to the Louisiana Department of Education, 57% of children in Northwest Louisiana enter kindergarten below the kindergarten readiness threshold. This latest snapshot highlights a  long-standing literacy problem that plays a significant role in our state’s education achievement.