“Hope has the ability to see the invisible, to feel the intangible and achieve the impossible.” “Humanity has unquestionably one really effective weapon – Laughter.” Mark Twain The year was 1983. It was Christmastime: My father’s very favorite time of the year. A few months …
Mom was born in a small town in Minnesota during the Great Depression. The year was 1931. If you know a bit about Hollywood trivia, you are likely aware that Shirley Temple was a child movie star during the 1930s. Shirley Temple movies were quite …
When I left Shreveport in pursuit of my legal education three years ago, I left with a sense of hopefulness, eager to be one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a business lawyer. I understood that the years ahead would be difficult, in …
“She’s dead. He murdered her. He went in and shot the family. Pixie knew he was going to do this.” I inhaled sharply. It almost felt as if Charmaine were talking directly to me through the screen. With tears in her eyes, Charmaine Caccioppi opens …
Have you ever struggled with finding your purpose in life? I did most of my adult life. I was involved in a mentally and emotionally abusive relationship that left me feeling unworthy, depressed and lonely. You see, the problem with the trials I faced over …
The Little Miss Shine Your Way pageant was founded in the summer of 2014. The idea stemmed from my oldest daughter, Mckenzie, in hopes of raising money for children with cancer or special needs. Mckenzie was born at 25 weeks and weighed only 1 lb. …
The perfect place to stay for any reason under the sun! Bayou Long Beard was created for the sole purpose of taking care of people and giving them a place to relax and enjoy God’s creation. Originally built by Skip and Sara Caissie for Sara’s …
Art is ubiquitous; it exists everywhere. Art is fashioned from perspective. Art is in the eye of the Reveler and we intend to help you create lasting, memorable experiences at Red River Revel 43! The Red River Revel Arts and Music Festival is the social event of …
I am so excited to be able to write in Lola Magazine and have the opportunity to advocate for the women I work with and to shine a light on their amazing courage in order to bring awareness to our community. It is an honor …
You might not know this, but here it is. If you’re a part of the Shreveport-Bossier community, the Red River Revel is part of you! My journey began behind the scenes with my mother, Margaret Sour, who is an active Revel volunteer for over twenty-seven …
Helping one child at a time Here is the complicated, yet simple truth: These children were rescued by a call to 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437), which is the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) help line. Fortunately, concerned family members reported their parents, who were not …
Hello everyone! My name is Jessica Mango and I am a senior in the radiologic science program at Northwestern State University on the Shreveport campus. I am going to share something with you that everyone should know and should share with every person they know. …
Do you know the history of king cakes? Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. It falls on a different day each year because Mardi Gras Day is calculated by counting forty days and seven …
My name is Dr. Andrea Master Everson and I am the President and Medical Director of Robinson’s Rescue. I have been with Robinson’s since our opening in 2008. To me, it is absolutely amazing that our team has touched the lives of 50,000 animals over …
It was a cool December night. A group of close friends and moms from my children’s school were looking forward to a fun evening out on the town. Chauffeured Christmas shopping along Line Avenue in Shreveport, bargains, trolleys, hors d’oeuvres and festive cocktails at each …
Christmas and Natchitoches go hand-in-hand. In most places, Christmas celebrations last for a day or maybe a week at most, but here in THE Christmas town, Christmas starts on the kickoff weekend before Thanksgiving and ends on New Year’s Day. It is just that special. …
What began as a project of the Jesuit Mother’s Club in 1952 as a way to raise money for the school has become one of the oldest traditions in Loyola’s history. A true family affair, the Style Show has been an annual mainstay for generations …
Taking over the family business can be interesting. At times it can be expected, at times it can be a choice. Either way, in Miles Thomas’ case, it required a lot work and a lot of heart, and for Miles it comes with a sincere …
Written by: Kenya Ross Thriving cities move forward through the support of local businesses with the zeal to invest, partner together, and provide solutions. In the Red River District of Downtown Shreveport, Marcus Mitchell, the owner of Bon Temps Coffee Bar, has the eagerness to …
I’m so proud to work for a breast cancer organization that is “more than pink.” Susan G. Komen is the organization that started the pink ribbon to represent breast cancer awareness. For many younger people, they don’t know a world without the pink ribbon, but …