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LSUS senior involved in education policymaking discussions through fellowship
SHREVEPORT – Working the front desk in the LSUS Student Success Center, senior Louise Linh Tran helps connect students with valuable academic resources. But Tran wanted to do more than just help individual LSUS students. The psychology major was accepted into a Postsecondary Policy and Advocacy Fellowship with Complete...
Shreveport’s 20th annual back-to-school shoe and backpack giveaway
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year, a shoe and backpack giveaway is happening in Shreveport on Saturday, July 27. The 20th annual free event will be held at Walmart on 6713 Pines Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We are...
Bonvenu Bank Appoints Clint J. Davis as Chief Financial Officer
Shreveport, LA – [Date] – Bonvenu Bank has announced the appointment of Clint J. Davis as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance, Clint is poised to enhance the bank’s financial health and operational efficiency in this pivotal leadership role.
BPCC Launches Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Division of Business and Technology proudly announces the launch of its Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative. This innovative program provides 15 participants enrolled in BPCC’s College Transition Program with three free courses, a free certification exam, and a $200 monthly stipend. The program prepares students for promising careers with leading companies such as AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon.
Donations to the Shreveport Lovewell Center help end homelessness
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Cares Krewe surprised the Lovewell Center with a donation to help its members and end homelessness. During Earth Day, we highlighted the efforts of KTAL and KMSS digital director Marissa Diaz, who created a station-wide clothing swap shop. Employees found ways to reuse others worn clothes, while the leftover articles of clothing were donated to local organizations across Shreveport and Bossier.
Shreveport Pastel Society reunites, holds reception highlighting artists using pastel
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Artists with the Shreveport Pastel Society are reuniting after a three-year hiatus, and are showcasing artwork again. On July 20, from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., at The Glen Retirement Center, 403 Flournoy Lucas Road, the Shreveport Pastel Society will be hosting a reception for its current exhibition, Artists of the Summer.
Bossier Sheriff’s Detectives Need Help Identifying Juveniles
Detectives with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office need the public’s help with identifying four juveniles who are. believed to be responsible for damaging the windows on a vehicle by shooting them with pellet guns at the. Bossier Instructional Center near the campus of Airline High School. The incident occurred...
Community raising money to repair storm damage at 102-year-old WWII vet's Benton home
Community members hope that an online fundraiser will cover the expenses for repairing the damage to a local World War II veteran's home caused by one of last week's storms. Organizer Todd Adcock, a contactor from Haughton, launched the fundraiser on GoFundMe on Tuesday for the benefit of Charles Evans, 102, a Benton resident who served in the U.S. Navy during the second world war, according to the fundraiser.
Bossier Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For Missing Elm Grove Man
Bossier Sheriff’s Deputies Need the Public’s Help to Locate Missing Elm Grove Man. Bossier Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help to locate a missing Elm Grove man with possible medical issues. On July 16th, Joseph Sturdivant was being treated in the back of an ambulance by EMTs for a medical issue. For some unknown reason he jumped out of the back of the vehicle and ran into some nearby woods near Fairview Point Road and has not been seen since despite on-going efforts to locate him by the Bossier Sheriff’s Office.
First LSUS students to gain hands-on experience in National Fellowship at Barksdale Air Force Base
The National Security Fellowship Program selected the first two students from LSUS to work alongside the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) unit on Barksdale Air Force Base.
American Heart Association recognizes Glenwood Regional Medical Center for quality stroke care
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The American Heart Association recognized Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the stroke care offered by its medical team. Glenwood Regional Medical Center received the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus award. This recognition is reserved for healthcare facilities that offer the most appropriate care to stroke patients as set by nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
Nexus Louisiana lays out plans for CEO search
The Research Park Corporation, which oversees Nexus Louisiana, took significant strides in its search for a new president and CEO at Tuesday’s board of directors meeting. The organization’s board of directors and executive committee approved the appointment of seven members to the selection committee tasked with overseeing the search for a new president and CEO.
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