DEAR READERS: As we close out one of the most tumultuous and stressful years of our lives, let's look back and remember how much peace and joy our pets gave to us. When nothing else in the world seemed certain, we could count on our pets to offer unconditional love.
Bossier Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff members were thrilled once again to dress up with Santa hats and ring tiny red bells just before Christmas to help support The Salvation Army.
The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Fall 2020 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Daryl Marx, MD, who specializes in general, bariatric and robotic-assisted surgery at Willis-Knighton Health System, has performed his 3,000th da Vinci® robotic surgery. Dr. Marx, who practices at WK Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, has been using the da Vinci technology since 2012.
The AEP Foundation awarded $25,000 in grants to six nonprofits across Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s (SWEPCO) Louisiana service area.
SHREVEPORT, LA – Shreve Memorial Library is shining a little brighter these days thanks to a grant award from the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The library was awarded a $500,000 Public Entity Energy Efficiency Program grant in December 2019 to upgrade interior and exterior lighting at library branches across the city of Shreveport. New energy-efficient lighting installations not only provide cleaner, brighter light at the library, but also help to improve safety and reduce energy costs annually.
The discontinuance of the city of Shreveport’s recycling program has prompted inquiries on other options available for local citizesn.
Don Tubbs and his family and work crew, joined by business friends Vince Maggio of Maggio’s Grocery in Bossier and artist, Chris Opp, volunteered their time once again to serve meals to law enforcement officers on duty in Bossier Parish on Christmas day.
Steve Collier was sworn in by Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Jill Sessions December 22, 2020 to be effective on January 1st. The ceremony was hosted by Bossier District Attorney Schuyler Marvin. Chief Collier’s cousin Reverend G.R. Collier opened with the invocation. Outgoing Chief Charles Pilkington presented a gold Chiefs badge to Collier and Stephanie Collier, Steve’s wife, pinned the badge on his blouse. Attending the ceremony was Bobby Edmiston, Bossier Tax Assessor, Judges Jeff Cox and Jeff Thompson and Benton Mayor Shelley Horton. Representing Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington was Donnie Keith and other Bossier Sheriff Deputy’s. A follow on luncheon catered by Silver Star was held at Steve Collier’s parents business in Benton.
Who saw that happening? I know I didn’t. The Tigers responded to their critics Saturday night in resounding fashion, winning 37- 34 in foggy Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gators’ almost-automatic kicker Evan McPherson missed a 51-yard field goal as time expired, ending the Gators’ title hopes. The ball sailed through the thick fog and looked good off the foot but wound up wide left. Moments prior to that miss, LSU’s kicker Cade York nailed a 57-yard field goal to give LSU the lead with 23 seconds left in the game.
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