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Swearing in Ceremony for Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler and Bossier City Council

The Bossier City Official Swearing in Ceremony for Mayor-Elect Thomas H. Chandler and the Bossier City Council was held at the Bossier City Civic Center on July 1, 2021. The Oaths of Office were administered by Judge Jeff Cox, Judge Tommy Wilson, Judge Santi Parks, and Judge Charles Jacobs. Mayor Tommy Chandler commended former Mayor Lo Walker for his four terms in office and the contributions he and his council made to Bossier City. 1. Bossier City Mayor Thomas H Chandler with First Lady of Bossier Paula Chandler 2. Bossier Parish School Superintendent Mitch Downey and Bossier City Councilman At-Large David A. Montgomery, Jr. with Mayor Thomas H. Chandler 3. Courtney Smith with husband, Bossier City Councilman At-Large Christopher Smith 4. Lisa Free with husband, Bossier City Councilman District 4 Jeff Free 5. Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Jill Sessions with Judge Santi Parks 6. Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler with brother, Red Chandler

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Bossier Arts Council 40th Anniversary

The Bossier Arts Council celebrated 40 years by throwing a huge party at their East Bank location. Bossier Arts Council Executive Director Robin Jones wanted to thank the community for their support of the arts by inviting everyone to their BAC 40th birthday party. Guests indulged in a delicious 5-layer cake, signature cookies, a charcuterie platter, and punch. The Bossier Arts Council is dedicated to promoting, supporting and providing cultural events and exhibits to enhance the quality of life through art. 1. The Regal Queens of ART, Bossier Arts Council Executive Director Robin Jones and Shreveport Regional Arts Council Executive Director Pam Atchison 2. Richard and Ginger Folmer 3. Brittainy Pope & Dezerra Wesley 4. Andy Shehee and Bob Atchison

celebrated their Grand Opening with a bang on the Fourth of July. The festivities began around 5p.m. with live Fourth of July. The festivities began around 5p.m. with live entertainment from the Jimmy Wooten Trio and partied entertainment from the Jimmy Wooten Trio and partied late into the evening with the Social Brigade. East Fire

Side and Ghost Ramen Food Trucks were on hand along with a variety of vendors. Since opening in the heart of downtown Shreveport, this spacious venue, which was once a bus terminal, is now “the place” to hangout.

Owners Deshea and Edgar Guzman created this familyfriendly environment for local artist to showcase their talents as well as offer a venue for local food trucks, live music, sports, art vendors and special events. 1. Co-

Owners of The Lot Deshea and Edgar Guzman 2. Lori and B.J. Murphy 3. Shilpan Patel with Christel and Emily Patel 4. Kaylee Dupree and Ricky Lafleur

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

AUGUST 26 AT SAM'S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO

Join us for games, performances, and refreshments as we honor United Way of Northwest Louisiana's 100th year of service.

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Brewing The NWLA Food Bank held a fundraiser at Red River Brewing Company, where guests brought in canned goods. Chuck Jones provided live music. A portion of proceeds from every beer purchased went to the Food Bank. 1. Suzannah and Chase Crump with Sollie Graham 2. Archna Shasta with Dr. Neeraj Singh 3. Taylor Jopling, Katy Huggs, and Leah Golden 4. Cameron Lindsey, Kyle McClure and Jamey Reeves 5. Beth Howard, Brandi Farrington, Roni Reeves, Kasi Slayton, and Kaylee McClure

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Welcomes Jeffery J. Hebert, III, MD

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

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Erin M. Gullatt, MD, FACOG Lauren E. McCalmont, MD Ricky A. Paul, MD, FACOG Lise M. Huddleston, MD, FACOG Hollie Barr McCart, MD 8001 Youree Drive, Suite 600 Shreveport, LA 71115

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The Trail Riders held a Boot Scootin’ Social at Artspace in Downtown Shreveport. The Art of Making Friends Night featured great music, line dancing, two steppin’ and socializing while Parish Taceaux provided appetizers and drinks. DJ ThaiLand spun the records while the SB Steppers showed off their dance moves. Those taking a break between the Cowboy Hustle and the Cupid Shuffle promenaded through the Louisiana Trail Riders photography exhibition by Jeremiah Ariaz. 1. Mary Murphy and Gabrielle Davis 2. Pamila Boyd, Mack Brown, Jr., Fatima Lott, and Mac’Kita Brown 3. Alan and Erin Berry 4. Boot Scootin’ Social at Artspace 5. Lucinda Bledsoe, Ro Williams, and Exzavia Mitchell 6. Jyah Cooksey, Shadiamond White, and Laderika Cooksey

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Kick-off Party The Highland Jazz & Blues Kick-off Party was held at Bear’s Patio & Bar. The jazzy speakeasy style evening featured entertainment by Everette Street Jazz Group, great food, drink specials, and the release of all the 2021 festival details. 1. Rachel Corona and Haley Thorne 2. Hillary Frazier, Sean McManigell, and Caitlin Rose 3. J.C. Bryant, Billy Anderson, and Bill McGill announce the Highland Jazz & Blues Grammy Award winning Headliner Act: The New Orleans Nightcrawlers! 4. Artist Nate Treme displays the 17th Annual Official Highland Jazz & Blues Festival poster that he designed

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Parade of Trail Riders Trail Riders were circling the wagons at Artspace as they gathered for the first Northwest Louisiana Trail Riders Parade which included horses, riders, carriages and wagons. The parade traveled through Downtown Shreveport as parade goers cheered the cowboys from black trail riding clubs such at Bayou State, Port City, and Northwest Louisiana Trail Riders Association. After the parade, the party continued with a Block Party featuring food vendors and music from Brian Jack and Friends. 1. Justin and Torrie Davis 2. Victoria and Victor Hart 3. Geno Johnson with “Cocoa” and “Duchess” Trail Riders were circling the wagons at Artspace as they gathered for the first Northwest Louisiana Trail Riders Parade which included horses, riders, carriages and wagons. The parade traveled through Downtown Shreveport as parade goers cheered the cowboys from black trail riding clubs such at Bayou State, Port City, and Northwest Louisiana Trail Riders Association. After the parade, the party continued with a Block Party featuring food vendors and music from Brian Jack and Friends. 1. Justin and Torrie Davis 2. Victoria and Victor Hart 3. Geno Johnson with “Cocoa” and “Duchess”

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Welcomes Hollie Barr McCart, MD

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

joining

WK Pierremont OB-GYN Specialists

Erin M. Gullatt, MD, FACOG Lauren E. McCalmont, MD Ricky A. Paul, MD, FACOG Lise M. Huddleston, MD, FACOG Jeffery J. Hebert, III, MD 8001 Youree Drive, Suite 600 Shreveport, LA 71115

(318) 212-3890

pierremontobgyn.com