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Willis-Knighton Health System’s stroke program at WK Pierremont Health Center and WK Bossier Health Center have received Get with the Guidelines Quality Achievement Awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment to ensuring patients receive the most appropriate treatment for stroke, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Shreve Memorial Library has added a new resource to its e-Branch collection. Patrons of the library and craft enthusiasts can now access Creativebug, an online resource providing access to thousands of art and craft videos classes.

The 36th anniversary of the Firecracker 5K Race for Research is set to take thousands of runners through the historic South Highlands neighborhood on July 4 at 8 a.m.

Shreveport-Bossier residents and visitors can celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks show, 5K race, cocktails and outdoor recreation.

Contractors have completed work early, and the Linton Road bridge over Black Bayou is now open to traffic.

The Louisiana Press Association announced Monday the 2020 Better Newspaper Competition Results.

Sam Hanna Jr., president and publisher of The Ouachita Citizen (Monroe/West Monroe), was named president of the Louisiana Press Association (LPA) at its annual stockholders meeting June 22.

The Southern Hills Business Association will hold its June general meeting on Tuesday, June 30, at noon. The speaker will be Dr. Timothy Magner, president of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. He will be speaking about how Covid-19 has had an effect on our business community.