Nearly 500 students from 18 schools participated in the elementary, middle and high school divisions for a variety of prizes, and a chance to compete at the national tournament held in Kentucky. The tournament consisted of seven flights with up to 80 archers shooting per flight.

“We’ve had some great alternative break mission trips around the country and internationally in Mexico, the Bahamas, and Belize,” said Reverend Betsy Eaves, Director of UMC Relations and Chaplain of Centenary College. “But it’s always nice to do something in our own backyard.

This is the first in a long time commitment of the Bossier Arts Council's staff and board of directors to produce original works written by Shreveport-Bossier natives. Local Mat Latz not only wrote but is also directing and performing in the production.

The tradition of this annual event extends back to the very beginnings of Hodges Gardens, which was founded in the 1950s. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the gardens and lake, the outdoor service is a moving experience that describes Christ's passion and resurrection in music and dramatic readings.

Many people think of sweet potatoes as a fall food staple, especially with some sort of sweet potato casserole serving as a Thanksgiving table tradition in so many homes. But Louisiana sweet potatoes aren’t just an autumn treat. They are available year round and make a fantastic addition to springtime crawfish boils.

At its regular Board of Director’s meeting on February 12, 2013, the Board of Directors of Community Bank of Louisiana unanimously named the banks board room the Walter E. Dorroh Sr.’s Board Room in honor of it’s former Chairman. Dorroh served as Chairman of Community Bank of Louisiana for 37years, from 1976 until his death in January of 2013.

Virginia College in Shreveport/Bossier City will host a Friends and Family Easter Open House for the community and former, current and prospective students on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to be held at the campus located at 2950 E Texas Street, Suite C.

             The Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” a program for teens illustrating the serious legal c