CITY AND PRIVATE PARTNERS LAUNCH SHREVE.BIZ IN SUPPORT OF STRUGGLING LOCAL BUSINESSES

WILLIS-KNIGHTON PHYSICIAN NETWORK CLINICS OFFER VIRTUAL VISITS

Willis-Knighton Physician Network clinics have been open during this COVID-19 outbreak. However, they realize that many patients prefer not to be seen in person.

CAN KINDNESS SAVE THE WORLD? KICKING OFF DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT’S DAILY GOOD DEED

LIZ SWAINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYWhen we get scared and uncertain, when things are changing quickly and we feel like we have little control over the outcome, it’s not unusual to hunker down or lash out, stock up on toilet paper and wait for better days.

SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN SAVE LIVES BY MAYOR ADRIAN PERKINS

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Caddo Parish reported its first positive case on the same day, and two weeks later, we have 115 cases.

IS IT TIME TO START A JOURNAL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?

Some people like to journal. Writing down on a daily basis occurences, experiences and reflections. In effect, keeping a detailed diary. Maybe it's time for non-journal people to give it a try. They can start anytime. Actually, Tuesday, March 24 , would have been ideal.

DO YOU WANT A FREE PAPER?

Focus SB/The Inquisitor is the answer!!If you are not a subscriber email Kathy@jesettle.com with name and address.This weeks edition will be dropped in the mail to you.

THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL NEEDS TO MEET--AND  SOON

The Shreveport City Council cancelled its  Monday March 23  work session and Tuesday March 24  regular meeting this week.

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.