Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington had the honor of administering the Oath of Affirmation in a ceremony for one new employee at the Sheriff’s Conference room in the Bossier Parish Courthouse in Benton.
The Sci-Port Discovery Center is completing a million-dollar makeover of its IMAX theater with new lighting and sound equipment. The upgrades will not only provide a better entertainment experience for the public but help demonstrate new technology that reduces energy consumption, according to Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell.
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Jayda Spillers has been selected as chancellor of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
When Jaf Fielder was named president and CEO of Willis-Knighton Health System a little more than a year ago, he knew he had big shoes to fill. His predecessor, James K. Elrod, held the position for more than 52 years. When he stepped down in September 2021, he was the longest-tenured hospital administrator in the country.
Centenary’s Hurley School of Music hosted the Wideman International Piano Competition, celebrating its 71st year in 2022. The competition ran Dec. 2 through 4 in Hurley’s Anderson Auditorium. The 2022 Wideman Competition features 33 international contestants representing Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uzbekistan. The contestants study at premier music schools in the United States, including the Juilliard School, Colburn Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Glenn Gould School, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the University of Michigan, Yale University, San Francisco Conservatory, New England Conservatory, Cleveland Conservatory, Northwestern University, Manhattan School of Music, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory, Texas Christian University, the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Austin, Miami Frost School of Music and Southern Methodist University.
Santa arrived early with $60,000 in his sleigh for 26 Bossier Parish teachers, thanks to the Biedenharn Foundation.
This month, Shreve Memorial Library is excited to host the Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street exhibition, 'Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,' at the North Caddo Branch in Vivian. Designed for small-town museums, libraries and cultural organizations, 'Voices and Votes' aims to serve as a community meeting place for conversations about democracy, the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, government participation and much more.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Everyone is in a festive mood, there are lots of holiday films available, and drinking cocoa in front of a fire is at the top of everyone's list of things to do. The R.W. Norton Art Gallery is joining in on the family fun with its new exhibition, 'Good Tidings We Bring: The Family History of Santa and Friends.' Discover the origins of well-known Christmas favorites like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Uncover the history of Santa's elves, and learn how a ballet about a toy soldier evolved into one of the most well-known Christmas productions ever! There is something for everyone as we explore the world of Santa and friends.
Classes will be held each week starting in January and will be broken down into three age groups: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-18. Guest instructor will be former Academy student and New York actor Madison Edwards.
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