Eye on SB

from Eat-Play-Stay April issue 2022

by SB Magazine

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Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade “Unleash the Decades”

The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux held their 2022 Pet Parade “Unleash the Decades” at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. There were Canines, Felines, and Equines, Oh My! And lots of other furry and feathered friends. Hundreds of people brought their pets, some in costume, to enjoy an afternoon centered around our beloved animals. Not only was there a grand parade, but there was also over 50 vendors with food booths, craft booths, specialty dog boutiques, canine cuisine booths, animal rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies. Some of the many activities included a costume contest for pets and owners in different categories, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, and an animal obstacle course. Congratulations to King and Queen Ambassadors XXII Tony and Allyson Queen Ambassadors XXII Tony and Allyson Prestidge, Captain Jean Johnson, Co-Captain Ronda Rivers, and the rest of their royal court for representing our love for animals. 1. Duke and Duchess of Furry Friends Tommy and Barrie Stephenson with fur baby “Prince Oliver George” 2. Barkus and Meoux King and Queen XXII Tony and Allyson Prestidge with fur baby “King Holden” 3. Barkus and Meoux Captain Jean Williams and Co-Captain Ronda Rivers 4. “Betty White” 5. “Marley” 6. “Blossom” 7. “Woody and Hazel” 8. Marlee Sims and Victoria King with “Elsa” 9. Jerry Gallman with “Moose”

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HEPATOLOGY

Subspecialty: Transplant Hepatology Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine joining

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Gazi Zibari, MD Neeraj Singh, MD Hosein Shokouh-Amiri, MD David Dies, MD Robert McMillan, MD Donnie Aultman, MD Srijan Tandukar, MD 2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 4A Shreveport, LA 71103

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Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman 2022 Shreveport Attorney Lisa Cronin was named the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman of 2022 for her work and dedication as executive director of Common Ground. Congratulations to the nominees: Penny Durham, Dr. Gayle Flowers, Jacque Jovic, Candy Peavy, and Dr. Melva Williams. The Virginia K. Shehee Most the nominees: Penny Durham, Dr. Gayle Flowers, Jacque Jovic, Candy Peavy, and Dr. Melva Williams. The Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award was given to Byrd High School Junior, Catherine Briery, for her leadership skills and for her devotion to helping others through volunteer programs. Congratulations to the nominees: Madalyn Eagles, Hannah Beth Herrington, Abigail Nickelson, Mary Osborn, Olivia Stringham. Proceeds of this award luncheon benefitted Holy Angels. 1. 2022 Winner Lisa Cronin with Nell Shehee, daughter of Virginia K Shehee, and K.C. Kilpatrick Baird, the 2019 winner 2. Andy Shehee with sister Nell Shehee and Joe Kane 3. Holy Angels CEO Laurie Boswell with Tammy Kennedy, Randy Davidson, and Audrey Robinson 4. Carla Cowthorn with Most Influential Woman Honoree Dr. Melva Williams, Vice Chancellor at Southern University in Shreveport and Que’brelyn Hill 5. Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Honoree Jacque Jovic, evening news anchor at KTAL NBC 6 with family 6. Most Influential Woman Honoree Penny Durham with Rick Turner 7. Most Influential Woman Honoree Dr. Gayle Flowers with Thomas Mayfield 8. Most Influential Young Woman 2022 Winner Catherine Briery 9. Georgie Branch with Mark, Lisa and Michael Cronin

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Artwalk Downtown Shreveport Artwalk “Stroll Crockett Street” was a great way to exercise your creativity as well as your calves. What do you find on an Artwalk? There are artists, art exhibits, live performances, demonstrations, tours, History in Five, Sketch the City activity, food trucks, drink specials, live music, games, and so much more! An Artwalk Map highlighted the stops which included Central ARTstation, Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, Minicine?, ShreveTowne Barber Shop, The Lot, Big Sun Studios, Cotton St. Central ARTstation, Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, Minicine?, ShreveTowne Barber Shop, The Lot, Big Sun Studios, Cotton St. Farms, Lee Hardware Gallery, The Agora Borealis, Sanctuary Glass Studio and the Korner Lounge. Be sure to catch the next free and Farms, Lee Hardware Gallery, The Agora Borealis, Sanctuary Glass Studio and the Korner Lounge. Be sure to catch the next free and family-friendly Downtown Shreveport Artwalk this Spring.