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Water Help & Local Fun

March 09, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Last week reminded me of how much community matters. From neighbors stepping up to help during the water issues to fun local happenings popping up around town, there’s still plenty of good going on around town.

So, happy Monday, grab your coffee, and let’s check out what’s going on around SBC this week!

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

Pollen has taken over
Massages that come to your living room
Shreveport Volunteer Network does what they do best

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Apotheworx

If you live around SBC this time of year, you know the struggle. You can wash your car, step inside for 20 minutes, and walk back out to find it covered in that unmistakable yellow dust again. Yep, spring has arrived and so has allergy season. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and that constant layer of pollen are just part of life around here this time of year.

Thankfully, local spots like Apotheworx are here to help. Located at 429 Crockett St, Apotheworx specializes in personalized wellness solutions, including allergy support tailored to your body. They offer natural remedies, supplements, and customized options designed to help you manage seasonal allergies and feel your best.

Instead of battling allergy season alone, it is a great reminder to support a local business focused on helping our community stay healthy. Your sinuses and your neighbors will thank you.

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In Partnership with The Mobility Doctor

Ever stand up and feel like your back, knees, and hips all crack at the same time? You are not alone. That is where Dr. Jeremy Sutton, The Mobility Doctor, comes in. He offers concierge physical therapy that meets you at your home, office, or gym, making it easier to get the care you need.

Services include mobility training, fall prevention, manual therapy, injury recovery, and yes, massages too. Their goal is simple: help people move better, feel stronger, and stay active doing the things they love.

Contact The Mobility Doctor today!
318-278-0330

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

1,500 Geaux Bags Packed with Love

Geaux 4 Kids recently welcomed a group of dedicated volunteers to their office to help prepare more than 1,500 Geaux Bags for children in crisis across Louisiana. These bags are filled with comfort items and essentials to support kids during difficult moments. Thanks to the volunteers’ time and effort, thousands of children will receive care and encouragement when they need it most. THAT’S how you #loveyourneighbor. 💜

Shreveport Steps Up: Water Given Out

Shreveport Volunteer Network quickly stepped-up last week following a major water main break in Shreveport. The group organized a last-minute water distribution across multiple locations, helping residents access clean drinking water during the disruption. Volunteers worked throughout the day to ensure supplies reached the community, and every bottle was given out. Thanks to their fast response and community support, hundreds of residents received much needed relief during the unexpected outage.

Local Mall hosting National Food Truck Fest

Mall St. Vincent is hosting the Foodees Food Truck Fest this weekend! Bring the family, support local, and enjoy your time!

🕒 Foodees Food Truck Hours:
• Fri, March 13 | 1-7PM
• Sat, March 14 & 15 | 11AM-7PM

Side Notes & City Talk

🚧 Clyde Fant Parkway is still undergoing construction closures through this weekend. The parkway remains closed during the hours 7PM-6AM through March 9-20. There will be a continuous closure throughout this weekend, March 13-16 for construction work.

💵 A Louisiana lawmaker proposed a bill to create a state minimum wage and gradually raise it from the current federal rate of $7.25. The plan would increase wages over several years, potentially reaching $14 by 2031.

🏀 LSU Shreveport was selected to host the 2026 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship First and Second Rounds. Four teams will compete March 13-14 for a spot in Kansas City. Get tickets here.

📗 Northwestern State University received $1.8 million in federal funding to expand Innovation Park and support STEM education.

🥦 Bossier Council on Aging expanded its home-delivered meal program from five to seven meals per week for eligible seniors. The temporary expansion runs through June 30.

📆 Featured Events of the Week

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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