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.

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.Ernest’s OrleansEl Patio in KeithvillePlease feel free to let us know any additional locally owned restaurants who...

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.Ernest’s OrleansFood Shack in Bossier City on AirlineHickory Stick Lemongrass Asian Fusion CuisinePlease feel free...

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.

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.