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Because the nationwide blood shortage has worsened after the holidays, Willis-Knighton Health System urges the public to support patient care by donating blood. While all blood types can be used, there is a major need for blood types O and B.

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.