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Heavy Hearts but Hope Rising

Heavy Hearts but Hope Rising

April 20, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC- full transparency, this edition is by far the hardest one I’ve had to write. Our community is hurting, but we can’t stay silent and still in moments like these. We must show up.

Before you scroll, please tell us how you’d like to do that. We’ll use this to organize where support is needed most this week. I thank you in advance- God bless.

How are you most likely to support our community right now?

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

Where to send your new prescription
Love the Boot Week officially kicks off
Bright Side Smarts winner announced

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Apotheworx

If you live around SBC, you know how it goes: one minute it’s spring, the next it’s full-on summer heat sneaking in. The pollen may start to settle, but allergy season doesn’t always get the memo. Between lingering sniffles, itchy eyes, and that never-ending dust, it can still feel like a battle.

That’s where local gems like Apotheworx come in. They focus on personalized wellness, offering allergy support tailored to your body with natural remedies, supplements, and custom solutions to help you feel like yourself again.

As we roll into summer, it’s a good reminder to take care of yourself and support a local business that’s all about keeping our community feeling its best.

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

_{In Partnership with The Mobility Doctor}

Ever stand up and sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies? You’re in good company.

That’s exactly where Dr. Jeremy Sutton, known as The Mobility Doctor, steps in. He brings concierge physical therapy straight to you, whether you’re at home, the office, or the gym, so getting care actually fits your life.

From mobility work and injury recovery to fall prevention, hands-on manual therapy, and even therapeutic massage, the focus is simple: help you move better, feel stronger, and keep doing what you love without your body holding you back.

Call to get scheduled: 318-278-0330

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

OTBS + NCCF Kick-Off Love the Boot Week

Over the weekend, On the Bright Side had the privilege of organizing a public cleanup event sponsored and hosted by No Ceilings CrossFit. Gym members and other locals met up and left Anderson Ave better than they found it!

Thank you to ALL the volunteers and NCCF for a great space for the community!

Research Growth Boom

Big growth is underway at LSU Health Shreveport! With 18 new research faculty and over $20 million in funding, they’re expanding fast, so fast they’ve outgrown current lab space. Plans are in motion to transform the old Mall St. Vincent Sears into a cutting-edge research hub, supporting LSU’s push toward Top 50 status.

Women Supporting Kids Together

Women from across the area gathered at The Simple Church for a fun, uplifting lunch supporting Gingerbread House Child Advocacy Center. The “Ladies Who L.U.N.C.H.” event mixed connection, inspiration, and giving back, raising support for children in crisis while encouraging women to make a difference.

Side Notes & City Talk

Live! Casino is hosting a shred event this Wednesday with secure document disposal, recycling, and giveaways to support sustainability.

LSUS Institute of Nonprofit Administration and Research is hosting a free event, April 21 all about philanthropy. Register for the event here.

The YMCA of NWLA is set to open its freshly built baseball fields of Clyde Fant in May! Follow their page to stay up-to-date on the upcoming tournaments!

Love the Boot Week is in full swing, collecting over 50,000 lbs of litter in SHV its opening day! State-wide litter cleanup continues this week through April 26.

💡Bright Side Smarts 💡

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 answer & winner:
MP used to be a gas station! A Texaco to be exact!
Congrats to Lori Laukart of Shreveport!

Enjoy your trip to Marilynn’s Place!

No trivia question this week!

Come back for next week’s #brightsidesmarts question!
(We heard it comes with X’s & O’s!)

📆 Local Events Here!

Click here for this week’s events!

_{Have an upcoming event you’d like to promote? Send it in}_here!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎶

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

Love what you got?

John 16:33