Area dress shops are seeing some distinctive trends with wedding and bridesmaid gowns. "We will always have brides that want a traditional look with lace and the sweetheart neckline," said bridal consultant Ashley Easter. "However, a big trend we're seeing now is variations of clean and simple lines – fitted, A-line, a ball gown or mermaid styles.

What feels like a normal wedding season is gaining steam, and individuality and comfort are the goals. "Each bride has their own concept. Lately, we've seen where each bride wants to make their wedding different from the next," said The Colony House owner Kyle Loyd.

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in the Sun City subdivision in south Bossier, the home shown here previously belonged to homeowner Ginger Disante’s parents. The family is full-blooded Italian, and Ginger and her sister made memories together during trips to Italy, where Ginger found inspiration for how she wanted her kitchen to feel and function.

Twelve of the area's puppy pals make up the Homecoming Court. As a special treat, one member of the homecoming royalty is a former shelter dog adopted after being featured at a previous Best in Sheaux. The contestants strut the catwalk in hopes of earning the title of Best in Sheaux at Robinson Rescue's 13th annual fundraiser.

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When local children’s book author Susan Jenkins McClendon moved to Shreveport, she knew her next book needed to be about the Pelican State. “What I find so amazing is that the people in Louisiana are so diehard. They love the state of Louisiana,” she said.

I am not a fan of Google Classroom. I will admit that when the schools shut their doors in March 2020 (for the most extended Spring Break ever), I was not focused on getting my children to complete the classwork they were assigned.