At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Caddo Commission gave approval to a proposed class action opioid settlement. (See “Caddo Commission To Receive Big Bucks From Opioid Settlement,” Oct. 29 issue).
On Dec. 14, the Shreveport City Council may enact a Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Program.
LSU Shreveport faculty and students participated in the 2021 Louisiana School Psychological Association (LSPA) Annual Conference in early November. With the highest turnout of five faculty and 16 current students in attendance, they presented seven research projects, and two groups earned awards.
On Nov. 10, Paari Dominic, M.D.n performed the first phrenic nerve simulation in the state of Louisiana and the second in the Ark-La-Tex. The procedure was performed at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center. The procedure, also known as diaphragmatic pacing, uses a surgically implanted device to contract the diaphragm rhythmically leading to improved breathing function in patients with respiratory insufficiency.
It’s an unprecedented event in the history of Shreveport and Caddo Parish government. At the same time, there are vacancies on both governing bodies of both the city and the parish.
Saturday, Dec. 11, could prove to be a pivotal day for Benton Fire District #4 when voters in the district go to the polls to decide on a request for a two-mill tax increase.
The Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) successfully installed its first pole camera system at the State Fair of Louisiana. The system is comprised of three cameras.
The Tiffany Square Apartments on Jewella Avenue have registered their security cameras with Shreveport’s Real Time Crime Center, along with Sound Minds on Texas Avenue, who has also registered their security cameras with Shreveport’s Real Time Crime Center, and they each get a $100 check.
Laying surface for the southern extension of the Arthur Ray Teague multi-use trail has begun with crews working from the 90-degree curve east to Parkway High School. While work is proceeding, the ART will remain open to traffic but one lane will be closed in the construction areas. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and watch for workers and equipment. Construction of the approximately two-mile extension is being funded by the Red River Waterway Commission.
Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the resolution of three cases Wednesday in the Western District of Louisiana.
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