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Medical students in Shreveport walk every Saturday with cancer survivors, building friendships that last long after treatment ends. The program celebrates its fifth year with a special walkathon this weekend.
When flames erupted in a Shreveport attic, a working smoke alarm gave residents seconds to escape, but their beloved dog was trapped inside. Firefighters brought the pet out safely just minutes later.
A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.
A packed fundraiser in Shreveport is turning bingo into tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. Faith and Fostering's Black Tie Bingo brought together local businesses and community members to support a safe housing project with life skills training.
When Winter Storm Fern turned Shreveport roads into ice rinks, volunteer heroes got dialysis patients to life-saving treatments and essential workers to their jobs. The Shreveport Volunteer Network worked around the clock to keep their community moving.
Annie Cannon turned 100 at the Louisiana cancer center where she was once a patient, receiving a mayoral proclamation and surprising herself with her own resilience. The Shreveport celebration honored not just her survival, but the joy she brought to every appointment.
A musician will perform on his grandfather's antique cello that was smuggled out of Nazi Austria, sharing a family's Holocaust survival story. The April event aims to keep Holocaust memories alive for future generations.
Medical students at LSU Health Shreveport organized their fifth annual walkathon to celebrate cancer survivors and support long-term wellness. One organizer, a third-year med student battling cancer herself, says the community support makes all the difference.
Scientists just solved a major brain research puzzle by creating sensors that can track both chemical and electrical activity simultaneously. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we understand and treat depression, Parkinson's, and addiction.
Four towns across Northwest Louisiana are hosting ceremonies this April to honor foster children and celebrate the volunteers who advocate for them in court. The Light of Hope events shine a spotlight on kids who've experienced abuse and neglect while recruiting more compassionate community members to help.
Amazon is bringing a $12 billion investment to northwest Louisiana, creating over 2,000 jobs and fully funding its own infrastructure costs to protect local ratepayers. The tech giant is also investing $400 million in water systems and powering operations with clean energy.