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: (Noun) – The various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
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 …
Purchased, Not for Sale
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 …
Reveling Through Generations
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 …
Geaux Bags
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 …
The Experience of Northwestern State University
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. …
The History of King Cake
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 …
Robinson’s Rescue
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 …
Tinsel Story
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 …
The Christmas Town
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. …
Loyola Style Show: A Longstanding Tradition
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 …
Four Generations of McCarys
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 …
Less about Coffee, More about Community
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 …
Susan G. Komen – More Than Pink
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 …
All for Juan
One of Shreveport’s most beloved families recently fell victim to a senseless crime. We are heartbroken but hopeful! Juan Zuniga from El Compadre Mexican Restaurant and Seafood was shot twice while protecting his mother from an armed robbery on the evening of July 29th. Juan has a long road of recovery …
