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TASTE- a Festival of Food and Art, benefiting Holy Angels, was held at the Bossier Civic Center. The 41st annual TASTE fundraiser offered an art auction from community artists as well as art from resident Holy Angel Artists who created over 200 items for the auction. TASTE also included live music from Windstorm, performances from resident Holy Angel Artists who created over 200 items for the auction. TASTE also included live music from Windstorm, performances by Holy Angels Choir and by the Holy Angels Talent Show winner “At the Carwash.” This Foodie Experience offered beverage tasting, and by Holy Angels Choir and by the Holy Angels Talent Show winner “At the Carwash.” This Foodie Experience offered beverage tasting, and culinary delights from over 30 of our area’s finest restaurants. Holy Angels relies on community support to help provide residential training, education, applied behavioral analysis, day program activities and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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1. Holy Angels Executive Director Laurie Boswell and Chief Operating Officer Randy Davidson 2. Amanda Delaup with dedicated Holy Angels supporters Barbara Haywood and Ginger Osburne who both went to the first Taste 41 years ago. (and every year since then) 3. Rita and Charlotte Covington 4. Cherie Sealy with Darcy Logan and Mark Sealy 5. Amanda Emmer and Emily Stratton 6. Carrie and Mike Lewis, Chef and Co-Owners of Biscotti’s at Lewis Gifts 7. Michael and Richea Corbin with Mary Louise and Chris Stansell 8. Claire and Logan McHan 9. Bobby Henderson and Lauren Ross Simmons collaborated on a Frida Kahlo painting. 10. Heather Johnson with Yvette Richardson

Highland Jazz & Blues Festival The 18th annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by Louisiana Healthcare Connections was held in Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood at Columbia Park. A thousand or so gathered on the hills to listen to seven hours of non-stop hours of jazz and blues artists on two stages. The musical lineup included local favorite, Grammy nominated vocalist/guitarist Buddy Flett, The Blue Trippers, Heavy is the Head, Everett Street Jazz, Big D’s Blues Band, Dirty Redd Band, Maggie Belle, Creswell Elementary Bucket Drum Team, The Shreveport Second Line Brass Band, and headliner Black Joe Lewis from Austin Texas. In addition to music, there was a “Clash of the Artists” live art competition, over 70 food and art vendors, a children’s area, and a designated pet area for our furry friends. This free music festival is a gift to the community from the Highland Area Partnership.

1. Festival Sponsor Louisiana Healthcare Connections Rep. Paula Jordan 2. Aubrey Mitchell and Jazmine Anderson of Luxurious Lather with Audrey London 3. Karen Mallahan and Bobby Matheny 4. Ashley Smith and Maribeth Forrest with Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Coordinator Emerie Eck Gentry and Jana Forrest 5. Christy Sams and Dave Molen 6. Matt Weed, Laurie Beth Fontenot, and Mark Manno 7. Carter and Brynn Carroll with Louisiana Film Prize Founder Gregory Kallenberg and Melissa Brannan

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1. Festival Sponsor Louisiana Healthcare Connections Rep. Paula Jordan 2. Aubrey Mitchell and Jazmine Anderson of Luxurious Lather with Audrey London 3. Karen Mallahan and Bobby Matheny 4. Ashley Smith and Maribeth Forrest with Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Coordinator Emerie Eck Gentry and Jana Forrest 5. Christy Sams and Dave Molen 6. Matt Weed, Laurie Beth Fontenot, and Mark Manno 7. Carter and Brynn Carroll with Louisiana Film Prize Founder Gregory Kallenberg and Melissa Brannan

Shiner’s Hospitals 100 Year Celebration Shriners Hospitals for Children held a Celebratory Gala “It’s a Grand Affair” at the Horseshoe Riverdome to mark the 100th anniversary of the world’s first Shriners Hospital. In 1922, Shreveport Shriner and businessman James Rowland placed the cornerstone of the world’s first Shriners Hospital. What began in Shreveport as a single hospital became a world-renowned Rowland placed the cornerstone of the world’s first Shriners Hospital. What began in Shreveport as a single hospital became a world-renowned healthcare system. Shriners celebrate 100 years of providing pediatric specialty care that has helped thousands of children live their best lives. Guest speaker Bobbi Jo Wright, a patient of Shriners Hospital, was the inspiration behind the “helping hand” statue and logo for the Shriners. The Gala also included a formal dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Windstorm. For 100 years, Shriners Children’s Hospitals have been The Gala also included a formal dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Windstorm. For 100 years, Shriners Children’s Hospitals have been providing innovative high quality comprehensive care to hundreds of thousands of children and it all started right here in Shreveport. 1. Robert and Lisa Folsom 2. Dr. Tom and Tracy Pressly 3. Barbara 1. Robert and Lisa Folsom 2. Dr. Tom and Tracy Pressly 3. Barbara Christian with Ms. Bobbi Jo Wright, Guest Speaker and inspiration Christian with Ms. Bobbi Jo Wright, Guest Speaker and inspiration for the Shriners logo. 4. Stuart Sullivan, Chief Development Officer for the Shriners logo. 4. Stuart Sullivan, Chief Development Officer of Shriners Hospitals for Children with International Board of of Shriners Hospitals for Children with International Board of Trustees for Shriners Hospitals for Children Chuck Pittman and Gail Trustees for Shriners Hospitals for Children Chuck Pittman and Gail Pittman 5. Shriner Potentate of Hawaii Michael Lopez with Maria Pittman 5. Shriner Potentate of Hawaii Michael Lopez with Maria and Wilson Camagan, Past Grand Master of Hawaii 6. Michael and and Wilson Camagan, Past Grand Master of Hawaii 6. Michael and Susan Moffit Henson with Lori Allen and Clare Nelson 7. Kim Green, Susan Moffit Henson with Lori Allen and Clare Nelson 7. Kim Green, Administrator/CEO Shriners Hospitals for Children, Steve Caskey, Administrator/CEO Shriners Hospitals for Children, Steve Caskey, Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Shriners Hospital Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Shriners Hospital Shreveport, and Kenneth R. Trichel, El Karubah Shrine Potentate Shreveport, and Kenneth R. Trichel, El Karubah Shrine Potentate

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Shreveport Chamber held their annual J. Pat Beaird Industry of the Year Awards Luncheon at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Sponsored Year Awards Luncheon at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Sponsored by the J. Pat Beaird Memorial Fund and Regions Bank, the J. Pat Beaird Industry of the Year Award recognizes a corporate business from the Greater Shreveport area for their outstanding business achievements. 1. Greater Shreveport Chamber President Timothy J. Magner with Carly Koen and Merrill Wautlet 2. Guest Speaker Stephen E. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge (Retired) Drug Enforcement Administration and author of best seller “Man Hunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar” with Mitchell Marshall, Executive Director Market Director of Banking J.P. Morgan Chase 3. Greater Shreveport Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Brumley with Ellie Ward, Director of Special Progress & Events 4. Brookshire’s Grocery won the prestigious J. Pat Beaird Industry of the Year Award

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Bossier Chamber Ribbon Cutting The Bossier

Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at The Reserve of Bossier City for their grand re-opening after completing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Bossier Chamber Diplomats, city officials and dignitaries including John Barr of Senator Kennedy’s office came out to show support. KBB, an affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful honored The Reserve of Bossier City with a beautification award. 1. John Barr of Senator Kennedy’s Office, Beth Waldrop and Charlotte Moczygemba, Bossier Chamber Business Development Director 2. Reserve of Bossier Manager Ashley Porter with Heritage Properties VP Operations Kevin Hodges and Heritage Properties Asset Manager Laura Polk 3. Ribbon Cutting for The Reserve of Bossier 4. Bossier Chamber Diplomat Pat Presley with Talitha Carter 5. Engine 3 Benton Fire District #4 Captain J. S. Monceaux, Firefighter/Operator EMTs Koy Collier, and Darrell McLemore

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Harrah’s Louisiana Downs annual Wiener Dog Race was pawsitively entertaining. Dozens of Dachshunds wiggled their way down the racetrack to the finish line and into their owners’ arms. Justin Sundquist’s pup “Elton” won the 1st Place trophy beating the other wiener dogs by a tail’s length. Another dachshund was in the lead but decided to take a U-turn to play with another dog. 1. Jay Whatley interviews 1st Place winner “Elton” with his owners Justin and Kaycee Sundquist 2. Jacob and Katie Oglee with 2nd Place winner “Graham” 3. Ginger Faulkner with “Daisy” and Scott Duay with “Roxie” who won 1st Place in her Heat Competition 4. Darius, Isaiah and DJ Lindsey with Braylon Harding who was all smiles at the Harrah’s Louisiana Down annual Wiener Dog Races.

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Louisiana Soul Food Festival 2022 The 2nd

annual Louisiana Soul Food Festival was three days of amazing Southern Cuisine, live music, and culinary excellence. The festival, held at Shreveport’s Downtown Festival Plaza also included a Vendor’s Village, Chef Competition, a Judged Soul Food Cooking Competition, Pelican Bike & Car Show, an Adventure Fun Zone for the kids, Healthy Heart & Soul demonstrations, VIP Soul Food Experience, and book signing by Celebrity Top Chef Chris Scott from New York, Chef Sonya Dorsey, and Chef Maurice Randal. 1. Celebrity Chef Chris Scott with Louisiana Soul Food Festival Shreveport Founder and Director Tammy T. Wright 2. Miss Louisiana Soul Food Queen Taylor Sims 3. Louisiana Soul Food Competition Judges 4. Chef Greta Taylor wins the Louisiana Soul Food Chef Cook Off for the second year in a row 5. Title Sponsor Tony Chachere’s Joey Bergeron served up some amazing jambalaya and dirty rice.

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