One of two teens arrested earlier this year in connection with an armed robbery on the Centenary College campus pleaded guilty as charged in Caddo Juvenile Court last Friday, May 8.
Carnell Briggs, 21, appeared in court via video conference and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to eight months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a stolen firearm. Briggs pled guilty to this charge on Dec. 19, 2019.
The July 11 election in Caddo Parish includes presidential preference primary/ municipal primary election. The presidential preference primary is for registered Democrats and Republicans. The municipal primary in Greenwood is open to all parties.
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator recognized several employees recently with awards for service to their community and the Sheriff’s Office. The awards included promotions, a Lifesaving Award, and recognition for years of service.
The Bossier City Police Department will receive $126,027 in grant funding from the Department of Justice that will contribute to public and officer safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program, the department will purchase two Aeroclave machines, disinfecting solution for those machines, protective masks and upgraded radios. The Aeroclave disinfecting machines will be used to clean buildings, offices, the jail and vehicles to help prevent an outbreak of disease. The equipment will contribute to preventing exposure to COVID-19 and meeting Bossier City’s public safety needs.
Two Bossier Parish educators have been selected as 2021 Teacher and Principal of the Year semi-finalists b the Louisiana Department of Education, a testament to their commitment to student success.
Willis-Knighton Health System has teamed up with the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce to distribute a NWLA Business Reopening Quick Reference Guide. Information in the 12-page guide is designed to assist and address some of the key concerns businesses may have as they begin reopening later this week.
Shreveport City Councilman John Nickelson introduced a much-needed emergency ordinance necessitated by the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
The city of Shreveport has worked alongside their building partners to ensure the safety of all employees and all citizens visiting Government Plaza as preparations get under way to enter phase 1 and reopen doors to the public.
Moody's Investors Service issued a March credit opinion of Shreveport finances. The opinion downgraded the bond rating to Baa. This report is reflective of pre-Covid economic factors.
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