David Callecod, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. He has been serving in the role of interim CEO since November 2024. …
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(UPDATE 2/11/2025): DOTD advises motorists that the closure of Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport at the Jimmie Davis Bridge interchange has been RESCHEDULED for Friday, February 14, 2025 for the purpose of moving the …
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BOSSIER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2024 BUSINESS AND BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR WINNERS
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffOn Tuesday, February 11, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce honored top business and community leaders at the 77th Annual Gala. The event kicked off with a cocktail hour prior to …
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Northwestern expands with new facilities while freshmen, transfers and retention rise in Spring 2025
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffA major transformation is underway at Northwestern State University, with new academic and athletic facilities set to enhance student learning and campus life. Construction on Alost Hall, a $45 million …
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LOUISIANA RANKS FIRST IN THE NATION FOR READING, SECOND FOR MATH ON LATEST EDUCATION RECOVERY SCORECARD
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLess than two weeks after Louisiana students achieved their highest rankings on The Nation’s Report Card, a prominent national study from Harvard and Stanford shows Louisiana is leading the nation for academic …
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Louisiana Department of Health launches pilot program to streamline ER utilization
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffIn partnership with Acadian Health, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Medicaid program announces an emergency room (ER) utilization reduction pilot program launching this month across the 12 parishes comprising Region …
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LSUS Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith was named as an honorary commander in a unit of Barksdale Air Force Base’s 2nd Bomb Wing in a late January ceremony. Smith is specifically …
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Bossier Parish Coroner Confirms Identity in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on February 6, 2025. Authorities responded to the scene on I-220 Westbound near the …
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Bossier Parish Coroner Confirms Identity in Officer-Involved Shooting
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the officer-involved shooting following a domestic dispute in Bossier City. On February 3, 2025, authorities responded to a report of …
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Bossier Parish Jury Schedules Public Hearings for Major Developments, Appoints New Sports Commission Member
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBossier Parish is on the brink of significant growth as the Police Jury voted during its Wednesday, February 5th Regular Agenda Meeting to schedule public hearings for multiple development proposals. …