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Let's get started on those resolutions!

Let's get started on those resolutions!

January 05, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Last week, we took a poll from our subscribers to see what goals you’ve got for 2026. Here are the results!

We want to HELP kickstart your resolutions goals, so we’ve curated some ideas based on your responses to point you in the right direction!

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 More Community Involvement: See this week’s volunteer opportunities here.
Side Note: Be on the lookout for Bright Side Impact, a new concept that will allow community + local businesses to come together monthly for community impact! More details to come!!
🏃🏾‍♂️‍➡️More Movement: Jan. 12-24 (yes, two whole weeks), No Ceilings is hosting Bring a Friend Week- a FREE 2-week jumpstart with no commitments! See other fitness happening here.
💕 Better Relationships: See the social events happening this week in SBC here. (Plus, a little something extra.)
🧘🏻‍♀️More Rest: (Currently needing to practice what I preach here.) Make sure you check out what The Mobility Doctor has to offer below! Get some local ideas and practical tips here.

Quick Question:

If OTBS hosted social meetups, would you attend?

Absolutely, I would. | Possibly. | It's a no for me.

In this edition, we’ll shine light on:

Flu season’s coming in hot!
Get a 90-minute relaxation session right in your living room
Feel good stories and local events

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Apotheworx

The “super flu” seems to be making its rounds this season 😷, but Apotheworx is here to help you feel better faster. Whether you are fighting off the sniffles or trying to stay ahead of whatever is going around, they make it easy to take care of yourself and your family.

Apotheworx truly is a one stop shop for wellness. From prescriptions and everyday over the counter medications to preventative care and comfort items, they have you covered. Feeling extra run down? Little things like soothing shower steamers and wellness essentials can make those sick days a bit more bearable.

They also make life easier when you are not feeling your best. Members enjoy free delivery, and non-members can still take advantage of convenient delivery for a small fee. Sometimes the best medicine is not having to leave the house.

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Partnered with The Mobility Doctor

Turn your home into a peaceful retreat with the Luxury Recovery & Relaxation Session from The Mobility Doctor, Jeremy Sutton, DPT. This 90-minute, in-home experience is thoughtfully designed to help you relax, recover, and reset, and includes:

• Calming spa touches like warm salt lamps, soft music, and essential oils
• Hands-on care with assisted stretching, massage techniques, cupping, or dry needling
• Full-body red light therapy and gentle spinal adjustments
• A relaxing finish with herbal tea and a chocolate protein truffle

At $295, this personalized and professional session delivers deep relaxation you’ll feel long after it’s over.

Also, if you’re looking for some quality concierge-style physical therapy, this is your guy!

Request Booking: 318-278-0330

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

Spreading Winter Warmth

Porter’s Dry Cleaners spread some big-hearted warmth this winter by giving out 1,500 coats to families in the Shreveport-Bossier area as part of their long-running community tradition. Over two months, they collected coats, distributed 900 through local schools, and handed out the rest at a community event with sizes for babies through adults. One past recipient even returned decades later to thank them, now bringing his own children.

Big Smiles for Bus Drivers

Sometimes it’s the simple thank-yous that mean the most. This week, Live! in the Community with the Cares Krewe surprised local SporTran bus drivers and staff with treats and kind words to show appreciation for the work they do every single day. From early mornings to long routes, these drivers help keep families, students, and workers moving. It was a sweet reminder that a little gratitude can go a long way in brightening someone’s day.

✍🏼 Side Notes & City Talk

👶Meet SBC’s first baby of 2026: Christus Shreveport-Bossier welcomed the year’s very first newborn on New Year’s Day, bringing joy to the family and hospital staff alike.

💚 The Cares Krewe teamed up with Walmart and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program to play “holiday elves,” shopping for and delivering gifts to local children in need.

🏈 Lavelle Wilson Jr. was hired as the new head football coach at Woodlawn High School. What are you most excited to see from Coach Wilson and the Woodlawn Panthers this season?

🏥 Stonewall’s Jess Migues urgently needs a heart transplant, and her family is asking the community for support. Learn how to help here.

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 The African-American History Parade is Saturday, February 7 in downtown Shreveport. Groups and families can sign up to march or ride by submitting a participation form or business application to sponsor.

Check out local events this week here!

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

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