Executive Director Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden, CNP, said, “Renesting Project is a community furniture bank. So, our mission is to gather gently used furniture and household items and then redistribute them to those in need here in northwest Louisiana.

There are a lot of “fitness centers” out there in workout land, and despite some high-profile differences, they are all pretty much the same – places to go sweat, lose weight, sculpt your body or get rid of the urge to strangle someone who richly deserves it.

Just in time for the much-anticipated cooler weather of the fall, the Red River Quilters are rolling out the red quilted carpet to raise money for their charitable work and to educate the public about the ancient and venerable creation of fabric art..

Eric Hess, CEO of Sanctuary Art School (SAS), is the curator of the new space. He said that the success of the gallery at 421 Lake Street in downtown Shreveport resulted in their outgrowing the space. He said they approached the management of the Boardwalk, who were enthusiastic about the joint venture.

Since 1991, Dr. Mack's project has raised more than $40 million for St. Jude. The Memphis-based hospital treats children with catastrophic illnesses, giving them the hope of leading a more normal life. Nationally, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St.

menu, which are rotated each week. “We also offer protein by the pound. It comes in two-pound increments. It’s a vacuum-sealed bag. You get chicken, the plain chicken or marinated option, whatever chicken is on the menu that week. We do a chicken, vegetables and carb source every week.

It was on last summer’s swing through the southern route that Grigsby and his Wonderstick team were approached by the producers of the A&E Network program “Best in Chow.” The program travels around the country to various events and locations and holds a competition to who represents the “Best in Chow” at each venue.

Fifteen winners have been featured on our cover previously: Orlandeaux’s Seafood (Best Seafood, Best Stuffed Shrimp, Best Soul Food), Southern Classic Chicken (Best Fried Chicken), Tubbs Hardware & Cajun Gifts (Best Hardware Store), Silver Star...