is no coincidence that Shreveport’s newest comedy club, Laugh Out Loud, is named after the popular acronym, LOL. In our fast-paced, text-heavy world, there is no other shorthand that expresses glee or can bring a smile to someone’s face as quickly as the notification of an “LOL” received in response to their latest post or message.

Southern Trace County Club, off Norris Ferry Road in Shreveport, is 30 years old. That’s nine years younger than Ramsey was when he and two partners began development. Today, Southern Trace has approximately 900 members and 500 homes. What started as 550 acres has expanded to 750 acres.