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“Thousands of utility linemen are putting their safety at risk to repair Louisiana’s electrical grid after Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated our state. In my book, these heroes are first responders, so my bill would legally add utility line technicians to Homeland Security’s list of first-responder occupations. I hope my colleagues join me in giving these brave linemen the recognition they deserve by moving this bill forward.”

The Emerging Viral Threat (EVT) Lab at LSU Health Shreveport has now sequenced a total 651 Louisiana SARS-CoV-2 virus genomes making them the largest contributor to date of genetic data on SARS-CoV-2 in the state. SARS-CoV-2, which is short for ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2,’ is the virus that causes COVID-19, and viral genome sequencing is contributing to a worldwide effort to fight the ongoing pandemic.

There are many hotly contested items on the ballot this November 3rd. The Presidential election is dominating the political betting odds and is soaking up much of the attention when it comes to network news coverage.

We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” – Sir Winston Churchill

The Port of Caddo-Bossier is still doing well, economically speaking, despite the current coronavirus pandemic, according to Executive Port Director Eric England.

Each parish is given a composite score from that year’s testing period. Schools in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto and Webster parishes are seeing a drop in these scores.

A few days ago Mayor Perkins and I announced the launch of CodeSHV, a software development “bootcamp” designed exclusively for Shreveport residents. The program offers an exciting opportunity for citizens to build new skills and earn greater incomes. And its launch represents a critical step in the expansion of Shreveport’s technology economy.

A scheduled equipment test within the next two weeks will be step one to help determine the feasibility of high-speed Internet connectivity for rural residents of Bossier Parish who live in areas w