Ashley Busada, CEcD and senior vice president at the North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP), has been announced as a recipient of the 2021 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.
A jazzy evening. Evergreen Life Services hosts “An Evening of Jazz” Celebrity Waiter Dinner from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 10 at East Ridge Country Club. Information: Cathey Crow, 529-8264.
The spring 2021 issue of 64 Parishes presents the 2021 Humanities Award winners.
James K. Elrod, president and CEO of Willis-Knighton Health System, was honored Tuesday, March 23, by the Shreveport City Council for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his more than 50 years of support for healthcare, public safety and cultural needs of Shreveport and the Ark-La-Tex. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Willis-Knighton Health System has cared for more patients than any other local hospital, estimated at 65% of all hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Northwest Louisiana. It was noted in the resolution submitted by Councilman James E. Green, that Elrod, the longest-tenured hospital administrator in the nation, has transformed what was once a small neighborhood hospital into a major health system serving the region. He was named a Louisiana Legend in 2019 by Louisiana Public Broadcasting.
The countdown is on for the Friday, March 26, opening in March of the Black Girl Magic Museum (BGMM) at The Standard, 509 Market St.
FOCUS SB/The Inquisitor is continuing its well-received “Don’t be a Snot: Get the Shot Win $100” contest.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport CEO Chuck Daigle was honored by the City of Shreveport during the March 23 city council meeting.
Sheena Bryant, vice president of business development strategy for the North Louisiana Economic Partnership based in Shreveport, La., earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
STATESBORO, Gas. -- Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,850 students on the fall 2020 Dean’s List. Emily Hannon of Shreveport (71105) has been named to the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
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