wellness
Screen time and sleep: what the research actually shows
Shreveport residents are weighing new evidence on how evening device use disrupts rest as local wellness groups expand screen-free options.
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Shreveport Residents Master Breathing Techniques to Reduce Daily Stress
Shreveport residents practice controlled breathing exercises to manage tension on the job and at home.
finance
Energy Prices and a Bullish Wall Street Put Shreveport's Oil Patch Economy in Focus
A surge in crude and a rising S&P 500 offer cautious encouragement for workers and businesses tied to northwest Louisiana's energy and petrochemical sectors.
wellness
Temperature, Light, Noise Impact Shreveport Residents' Sleep Quality
Adjustments to bedroom conditions help residents counter the effects of summer heat, street lighting and traffic sounds along routes like Youree Drive.
wellness
Shreveport Shift Workers Stabilize Sleep With These Proven Strategies
Shreveport employees on rotating shifts at local plants and medical centers can use targeted routines to stabilize rest despite unpredictable hours.
Politics
Shreveport Property Tax Reassessment Lifts Burden on Lower-Income Households, City Budget Faces $8.2M Shortfall
A new state property valuation formula is expected to lower tax bills for renters and homeowners earning under $50,000 annually, but Shreveport officials warn the city must cut services or raise other revenues to cover a projected budget gap.
property
Shreveport Opens City Land Applications; Deadline July 31
The City of Shreveport has opened a new round of city-owned parcels for residential development with applications due by July 31.
Politics
Louisiana Referendum Signature Rules Set Thresholds for Shreveport Local Measures
Shreveport residents proposing city charter amendments or tax measures must collect signatures from 8 percent of registered voters in Caddo Parish, a higher bar than the 5 percent threshold used in Lafayette.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Shreveport investors and retirement balances.
wellness
Shreveport City Council Offers Free Senior Fitness Programs
The Shreveport Recreation and Parks Department begins free group exercise classes for residents aged 60 and older at two city sites this month.
Politics
Shreveport Local Government Procurement Modernization Ordinance Takes Effect, Bringing Practices in Line with Baton Rouge
The change means Shreveport businesses bidding on city contracts will follow the same timelines as those in other major Louisiana cities.
wellness
Shreveport Residents Master Napping: Best Times and Lengths for Sleep
Shreveport residents weighing short daytime rests against summer schedules find that duration and timing decide the outcome for nighttime rest.