STOP THE BLAME GAME AND FINGER POINTING ON CORONAVIRUS

It’s time for the health experts, the social media crowd and the public in general to stop the chatter about what could have been done to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. "Could" is the operative word and it is different from suggestions on what "should" be done at this time.

FOCUS ON FARMING - BY JACK DILLARD

BY: JACK DILLARD CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTIt is a pleasure to write this column for you in a new newspaper for our area.

THE AMAZING A-TRUSS, OUR BRIDGE TO HISTORY

BY: LIZ SWAINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYCovid-19 is rightfully dominating the news, but it’s important to take a break from it every now and again. What’s better than with a story about some of our fascinating downtown Shreveport history?

CADDO TO RESUME MEAL PROGRAM WITH MODIFICATIONS

On Monday, March 30, Caddo’s Child Nutrition staff will resume breakfast and lunch meal service with modifications to limit contact and decrease risk for both students and staff. At 18 sites, staff will have 8 meals prepared for each child to collect for the week.

SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 25th  -LISTING OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS  OPEN FOR SERVICE

A supplemental listing as of March 25, 2020 - you may refer to our prior three listings to gather more information on local restaurants who are open for delivery and/or curbside pickup.

ARTICLES IN THIS WEEK’S FOCUS SB/THE INQUISITOR

RESPONDING TO THE CENSUSELLERBE DE-ANEXATION BIG UPHILL BATTLEBREAKDOWN OF SHREVEPORT VOTERSCLASSES IN SESSION NW LAAMAZING A-TRUSS BRIDGEWK MAKES WORLD’S BEST LISTJEFF SADOW ON ELLERBE DE-ANNEXATIONJON GLOVER ON CPSBJESS SADOW 30 SECOND READJACK DILLARD FOCUS ON FARMINGCOLVIN ROBERSON FOCUS ON...

SUPPLEMENTED LISTING OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS  OPEN FOR SERVICE

A supplemental listing as of March 24, 2020 - you may refer to our prior two listings to gather more information on local restaurants who are open for delivery and/or curbside pickup.

READER POLL - - DURING THE CONVID-19

During the CONVID-19, and until life gets back to normal, will people gain weight or lose weight? Please respond with “gain” or “lose” to Kathy@jesettle.com.

FOOD BANK of NORTHWEST LOUISIANA to PROVIDE MEALS FOR CHILDREN

The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana will be providing a “to-go” style lunch meal to children 18 years or younger between 11am and 1pm at the following locations. Children must be present to receive the meals. Starting Tuesday 3/24/2020Monday – Friday, 11am – 1pm Will of God315 E.

ADDITIONAL LISTING OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS  OPEN FOR SERVICE

Here is a additional list of Shreveport/Bossier, La., local, family-owned restaurants and businesses who are now depending on us for support. If you can, place a to-go, curbside or delivery order.You can also purchase gift cards to use at a later date.

30-SECOND READ: HUGS WILL RETURN

BY: JEFF GAUGERSolitary confinement is punishment for a reason. We humans are social animals. We hate being alone.Get used to it. Blasted coronavirus.Illness and death are worse than being alone, unless you must be alone while you or a loved one is sick or dying. That much is obvious.

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FAVORITE ACTIVITIES DURING CORONA PAUSE

FOCUS SB will publish next Friday March 27 a list from our readersof their favorite activities since the arrival of the “Corona pause”.

RESPONDING TO THE 2020 CENSUS: A PIECE OF CAKE!

Like millions of Americans, it came in the mail last week.The big, white envelope addressed to "Resident" at my home address.Sent by the U.S. Census Bureau with the big warning, in both English and Spanish, that "Your Response is Required by Law.

UNITED WAY ASSISTS CITIZENS WITH INFORMATION VIA 211 DIALING CODE

United Way of Northwest Louisiana is actively assisting the citizens of northwest Louisiana by providing the 2-1-1 dialing code.As of 7am Wednesday morning, Louisiana 211 has serviced 6,992 calls seeking information on COVID-19.