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“Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South,” co-produced by David W. Hylan Jr. and Raydra Hall, is an independent documentary examining the work and influence of ACT- UP Shreveport in the conservative Deep South.

Robinson’s Rescue Low Cost Spay/Neuter is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce dog and cat overpopulation and euthanasia in Northwest Louisiana by providing affordable spay/neuter services to those who could otherwise not afford them, and who strive to educate the public on the importance of having pets spayed/neutered.

Ray (in 2009) is an associate professor and chair of the department of education at LSUS. She is a former teacher, assistant principal and high school principal.

“The definition of Cloud 9 is a perfect state of happiness, euphoria or complete satisfaction,” Tina Marie said.

The second annual Red River Margarita Pour Off competition between the area’s top restaurants and bars will bring the best bartenders together to compete for $1,000, a WWE belt and the prestigious title of Best Margarita in Shreveport-Bossier Labor Day weekend.

McElwee is known for his work as former partner and executive chef at Bella Fresca as well as his time at the Cambridge Club, Jack Binion’s Steak House, the Vintage Steakhouse and others. Joining him at Tejas are chef Paul Poe and manager Taylor Morgan, both of whom he has worked closely with at previous restaurants.

As executive director of the board of Louisiana’s leading virtual K-12 charter school, Louisiana Connections Academy, Melissa Bentley Bergeron is concerned that parents understand the unique experience they are embarking on with their children when they decide to pursue a completely online, public education.