Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program celebrated its inaugural year, and Executive Director David Smith said they did so with seven new companies that have already created 27 jobs in North Louisiana and received more than $10 million in additional capital from San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

“The purpose is to show kids the career options available to those who like to play video games or are digital savvy,” Robin Jones, executive director of the Bossier Arts Council, said.

The Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks played two seasons in the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, where the team racked up 66 straight wins and two national championships. But, despite their fire on the court, the Mavericks never sparked with the local community..

Overheard: Real estate agent to an old guy, “This would be a great investment.” His response, “Are you kidding? At my age I don’t even buy green bananas.”.

The boxes are a gradation of the spectrum, and the jars are clear with a translucent label,” Nader said.

The old reliable “crook cane” is still very popular. Offset canes put your weight more directly over the shaft and are usually adjustable. There are also folding canes that are easy to store. Broad-base canes with three or four legs have greater stability and are good for people with balance problems.