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Business
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

New Direction, New Challenges

By Joe Todaro
“My main function is to oversee the operations and to make sure things run smoothly, within budget,” Robertson said. “I’ll work directly with Logan Lewis, our executive director, to develop strategies for the Revel and for all of our events.
Cover Story
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Perfect Honeymoon

By Joe Todaro
the list of things to do when planning a wedding, close to the top is where to go for the honeymoon. Naturally, there are many things to consider: how much you can spend, what you want to do, what you need to know — especially if you’ve never planned a honeymoon.
Business
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Michael T. Woodfork

By Joe Todaro
"I don't think Robinson Film Center would be there today without Michael T. Woodfork. He is the technical guy at the Robinson, and he has been the technical guy since a year before it opened its doors. He's the longest-run ning employee there. And if something goes wrong, Mike finds a way to keep the movies playing.
Business
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Louisiana Home Center

By Joe Todaro
2015, David Bliss has been helping homeowners find the things they need to make their abode a home. His store, Louisiana Home Center, recently moved from its location in Bossier’s East Bank District to new digs just three blocks down Barksdale Boulevard.
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators

By Joe Todaro
Amie Roberts is the director of development for VYJ. “The teams get there at 5 in the morning, and they start cooking the gumbo. By 11:30 is the first ‘turn in,’ where they turn their gumbo in to the judges. At noon the gates open to the public, and the public gets to come in and start sampling the gumbo.
Community
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

A Movie Milestone

By Joe Todaro
According to the center's website, in September 2002, a group of film buffs met to discuss creating an art film center, where movies made for artistic reasons rather than commercial profit would be screened. It's typically targeted at a limited audience and can be experimental, using highly symbolic or avant-garde motifs.
Community
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

The Gift of Giving

By Joe Todaro
With the holiday season in full swing, 318 Forum contacted a few of the hundreds of organizations in our area who redouble their charitable efforts to help those in need.
Arts & Entertainment
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

An IMAX Makeover

By Joe Todaro
The new name will be the Goodman IMAX Dome to honor Sylvia Goodman and her family. According to Dianne Clark, executive director of Sci-Port, “Sylvia’s vision and tenacity resulted in the opening of the current Sci-Port Discovery Center in 1998.
Community
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

Servicing Bossier Residents

By Joe Todaro
Christ Fit Gym has a facility in Bossier City on Chinaberry Drive where people are encouraged to congregate and work out free of charge. It’s an unusual arrangement, but owner Billy Weatherall says his inspiration came at the lowest point in his life. After military service, Weatherall found his life spiraling out of control.

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