“The people at DiamondJacks are like family to me,” Maldonado said. “I’ve worked there for the past decade and have enjoyed the relationships with not only my co-workers but also with our customers. I’m looking forward to many more successful years at DiamondJacks.

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is a treatment that can dramatically improve many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness and slowness of the arms and legs. DBS can also provide significant relief to patients with essential tremors and dystonia (abnormal muscle contractions).

THROUGH SEPT. 2: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB ANNUAL JURIED SHOW EXHIBIT,.

“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.

How are most families saving for college? For many families, it’s still an old-fashioned savings account. But a better solution for dealing with the high costs of education may be a 529 education savings plan..

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.

While we all love that fall brings us football, pumpkins and an opportunity to finally make gumbo, it also is the start of cold and flu season. While the children are getting back to school and back into a routine, this is always the best time of year to remind ourselves about how to stay healthy year-round.