“Charles Beaird, Pat’s brother, was our original investor, backer and professional mentor to me for many, many years,” Alexander said. “We were partners for a long time. I’ve been associated with the Beaird family for all these years. It even goes back to when my father was minister of First Presbyterian Church.

Now in its 10th year, An Evening for Healers has served as a platform to shine a light on our community’s unsung heroes: physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and first responders who work tirelessly to save lives every day.

That was in August of 1960. Since then, thousands upon thousands of people — young and old — have spent nights and weekends at Holiday Lanes in Bossier City. This summer, the venerable, family-owned bowling alley will celebrate 61 years of providing fun for generations of families.

From his bright orange sneakers to his bubbly, seemingly made-up-on-thespot pop tunes, John Martin left the kind of impression that wins contests. Indeed, Martin was selected as the best act at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Critical Mass 9 performing arts showcase.

Good nutrition in the early years, especially the first year, is crucial for your baby’s development. With all of the different foods, vitamins and minerals to think about, it may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but it gets easier with time and practice.