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Most weekdays Jim picks me up for lunch, and we go to Bossier Park, or as we call it, Brownlee Park, to watch the kids play for that hour break. Winter through summer, there is almost always people walking the path and kids enjoying the playground.

Dear Gabby — My husband refuses to wear anything pink. I see men everywhere wearing pink ties, pink dress shirts and even multi-colored pink socks; so why is my husband so close-minded to the color of pink?

Roy Griggs and other local business people have joined together as the Concerned Business People of Shreveport.

The American Electric Power Foundation has awarded a total of $23,500 to five Shreveport- Bossier City nonprofits in Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s (SWEPCO) service area providing additional health and human services in response to COVID-19.

Some area roadways will be having work complete this week by the Louisiana Department of Transportation.

Due to COVID-19, Shreveport City Court has made changes to the way it handles traffic citations. The court recognizes the many challenges the pandemic has caused for the citizens of Shreveport. To mitigate some of these difficulties for our citizens, Shreveport City Court has adopted changes to our court schedules and our business practices regarding traffic citations.

Out of concern for the public and its staff, SporTran will require face masks/ coverings at all times in its facilities beginning Wednesday, July 8.

To prevent further spread of COVID-19 and to protect public health, Mayor Adrian Perkins has extended his emergency declaration and is now requiring that everyone wear face coverings in businesses. This applies to commercial buildings, public buildings, places of worship and outdoor public spaces where individuals cannot or it is impractical to maintain six feet of physical distance.