Bright Side Smarts?

April 07, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! We pray you had an AWESOME Easter Weekend! Hopefully, you enjoyed time off and dipped into some local events to celebrate. With our time off, we’ve been thinking…

Should we bring back Bright Side Smarts (Weekly Trivia)? If so, drop where you want to see us go!

For the new subscribers: new week, new trivia question, new winner to a local spot. :)

❗️ALSO! Don’t forget about our Active Donation Campaign. We would love to help support this incredible initiative for local students:

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

Mall St Vincent’s latest tenant
Bright Side Impact’s first public volunteer event
Ribbon Cutting for the Community School

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Mall St. Vincent

There’s some exciting momentum building at Mall St. Vincent, and it’s something our whole community can get behind. 👏

SBC and surrounding areas, you’re officially invited to join the fun on April 11th from 1-5PM as the mall welcomes its newest tenant, Wilcott Marketplace Boutique 👠 with a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Expect a live DJ, food trucks, swag bags, giveaways, and even permanent jewelry (sounds like a good time all around)!

It’s refreshing to see positive activity and new energy being poured back into a space so many of us grew up visiting. Big shoutout to mall management for working to bring more life and opportunity into the area.

If we want to see more of this, it starts with us showing up, supporting local, and spreading the word. Keep an eye out… this is just the beginning of what’s to come!

_{Want to put your business in the open? Send in your info}_here.

Bright Side Impact has teamed up with No Ceilings CrossFit for April's Volunteer Event of the Month… which means yes, there’s a workout,

BUT hear us out…

Come for the FREE workout at 10:00 AM, then stay for the community cleanup at 11:30 AM.

It’s all part of Love the Boot Week and celebrating America’s 250th birthday… so basically, it’s patriotic to show up. Bring a friend, your kids, or just yourself.

Let’s do something good and maybe break a little sweat while we’re at it! :)

_{If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for an upcoming Bright Side Impact volunteer event, please reply or send inquiry}_here._{There are LIMITED spots left for 2026!}

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

A New Chapter for a Historic School

Source: Mayor Arceneaux Facebook

A historic school building in Shreveport has been restored and reopened as a new home for The Community School, expanding its services for students with diverse learning needs. The renovated space allows for more classrooms, resources, and support programs. Leaders say the move preserves local history while creating a more inclusive educational environment, giving students greater opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive setting.

Local Students Shine in Oratorical Contest 🏆

Kang Sahn Noh, a senior at Airline High School, took first place in the Bossier City Optimist Club’s oratorical contest, earning a $300 scholarship and medal. Om Ganapathy (Benton Middle) placed second, and Nicholas Duck (Benton High) came in third.

Since 1968, the Bossier City Optimist Club has supported local youth through scholarships, grants, and partnerships with organizations like Bossier Kids, the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank, and more. For more info, click here.

Big News for Family Fun & Learning 🧪

Big things are happening for local families! Shreveport Aquarium and Sci-Port Discovery Center are teaming up to expand science education and create more hands on, family friendly experiences. This partnership means more opportunities for kids to learn, explore, and stay curious right here at home, making weekend outings even more meaningful.

Side Notes & City Talk

🚔 Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is launching a domestic violence unit April 13, providing immediate support, protection, legal aid, and coordinated services for victims across the parish.

🗃️ Bossier City is restructuring its arts program and creating a city-run position to oversee arts in the East Bank District.

🚒 Caddo Parish students explored future careers at Safety Town’s Expo Day Camp, getting hands on experience with different professions and sparking ideas for what they want to be.

🚧 Road work is rolling through Caddo-Bossier 🚧 DOTD is repairing major roads, so expect lane closures, but smoother, safer drives are on the way.

💡 Did you know? BPCC generates $501 million annually, supporting jobs, workforce growth, and strong economic returns for students, taxpayers, and Northwest Louisiana.

🙏🏽 The Shreveport City Marshal’s Office is mourning the loss of its Assistant Chief Kirby Dawson, honoring a life of service and dedication to the community.

📆 Local Events Here!

Get ready to fill your calendars up with this week’s local events here!

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

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