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90’s Babies will dominate Trivia this week... without looking.

90’s Babies will dominate Trivia this week... without looking.

July 07, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Before we dive into the usual sunshine, we want to pause and recognize the devastating flooding that hit South Texas over the July 4th holiday. The amount of loss so many families have experienced is truly unfathomable, and I would be remise if I did not mention it and provide an easy way to help.

Donations can be made through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country using the link below. Thank ya’ll in advance!

In this week’s edition, we’ll shine light on:

Getting your personal and professional finances in order
Let’s show you off
Cast you trivia vote for your chance to win!

Let’s get our shine on! ☀️

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📢 Your Endeavor Deserves the Spotlight

If you’ve got a business, event, nonprofit, or magical side hustle you want people to know about, advertising in this newsletter is kind of a no-brainer. We’ve got the local eyes, the community vibe, and competitive pricing that won’t make your accountant sweat.

Seriously—our LOCAL readers are the kind of folks who buy from bake sales, know their dog groomer’s birthday, and actually open their emails (with a 60%+ open rate to prove it!).

Here’s what you get:

A spotlight in front of an engaged, local audience
Real clicks, real love, and no weird algorithms
Competitive rates that leave room in your budget

👀 Ready to get seen by the right people? Let’s talk! Spots fill quickly (because they actually work), so hit reply, choose what fits you below, or send a message if you’re interested.

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

⚡ Glowin’ Strong at 113! ⚡

SWEPCO just lit up a piece of Shreveport history! To mark its 113th anniversary, the company restored its iconic neon sign atop the old Arsenal Hill power station—now updated with energy-efficient LEDs. This glowing landmark once crowned one of the tallest buildings in the city, and now it’s shining bright again as a symbol of progress, heritage, and hometown pride.

📊 LEAP Scores Are In for NWLA Schools!

The 2024–2025 LEAP results were just released, and schools across Northwest Louisiana are showing some encouraging progress! (Now, I’m not saying I did a ton of in-depth research, but I find it pleasantly odd the ‘no cell phones in class’ law became effective for the 2024-2025 school year. Coincidence? 🧐)

Bossier Parish saw improvements in English Language Arts for several grade levels, DeSoto Parish made big gains in math and science, and students with disabilities across the state hit their highest scores yet. That’s something to celebrate! Great job teachers and students!

💡 Bright Side Smarts 💡
Test your SBC smarts and win!

Here’s how it works:
📅 We post a local fun fact every weekend on our Facebook page.
❓ On Monday, we drop a trivia question here in the newsletter.
🎁 Answer right = You could win!

Last week’s correct answer: Streetcar Snoballs officially opened its doors on Mardi Gras in 2018.
Winner of a $10 Gift Card to Streetcar Snoballs: Candy Jett 🎉Congrats!

This Week’s Question:

Before it was called Wonder Oasis, what was the original name of the waterpark when it opened in the 1980s?

👉 Not following us on Facebook? Click here to catch the Friday facts! Good luck!

🎉 This Week’s Upcoming Events

Looking for the event list? Pick something and go. Research says fun boosts focus. Work benefits. Become your best self. Win-win. 😉

Click here for this week’s list of events!

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

See y’all next Monday! Share this with someone who says “I’ll be there at 6” and shows up at 6:17 with snacks.

Romans 8:6