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Big Changes at Willis-Knighton
Willis-Knighton Health System has announced that James K. Elrod, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire effective Sept. 30. The board of directors has unanimously elected Jerry A. Fielder II (Jaf) to succeed Elrod as president and CEO.

Statement of James K. Elrod Regarding Retirement Decision
been privileged to lead the health system for more than half of that time. Serving these years with so many excellent doctors, nurses and support staff has been an honor because we have a shared vision and mission of improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.

“It’s all about the people!”
“I stayed there at least a good week,” Fish said from the Nashville, Tenn., airport. She was headed to Minneapolis to open for ZZ Top the following night. “I have good memories of Shreveport. I spent a good chunk of my time in the studio, but I did check out some of the riverboat stuff … I also ate at a few nice restaurants.

Wine, Dine & Equine
Anight full of delicious samplings made with local farms’ fresh ingredients and crafted by local chefs sounds pretty great, right? Add in local art and live music by both Seth Bradford and The Good News – and a live and silent auction – and you’ve...

Holy Angels Takes Flight
Comegys won’t be making biscuits as part of this year’s Taste fundraiser (online because of Covid guidelines) for Holy Angels. This Shreveport residential facility serves those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

[ Letters
I wanted to respond to your most recent article in 318 Opinion. I’m always surprised at the people who “know” why and how large segments of the population vote. Since you didn’t address my reason for voting for President Biden, I thought I’d enlighten you.

Ends Justify The Means
There are always motivations to do what is wrong in order to gain something. Maybe it’s lying on a resumé to get a job or taking something from someone that doesn’t belong to you just because you needed it.

For What It’s Worth
As a business owner, the reasons to obtain a business valuation are numerous. Sometimes they are required for tax purposes or estate planning.

2021 Crappie Expo and Mr. Crappie Invitational
The Crappie Expo will consist of over 100 crappie-related companies from all over the United States displaying their latest and greatest crappie fishing products — including boat manufacturers, tackle dealers, fishing guides, seminar speakers, live music, plus the World’s Largest Crappie Fry!.

Prize Fest 10
Every fall for the past decade, Shreveport has become a mecca for aspiring filmmakers eager to see whether their artistic vision is worthy of taking home the annual Film Prize, part of Prize Fest, the brainchild of local culture promoter Gregory Kallenberg.

The staggering costs of treating diabetes
“My mom needs insulin to live,” Zoë Massery of Ward, Ark., pleaded in her fundraiser. “I don’t know what I would do without my mom. I am 16 years old and still need my mother. I see the stress that my mom and other people have of wondering if they are going to be able to get the stuff they need to live, along with tons and tons of other bills.

Covid-19 Complications
Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a complication associated with COVID-19 infection in children. Most of the symptoms of COVID-19 in children are mild. However, occasionally, it can progress to a rare and serious complication called MIS-C. The estimated incidence is believed to be two per 100,000.

318 Talk
THROUGH SUMMER: THIRD SATURDAY & SUNDAY: UNCOMMON WEEKENDS IN CADDO COMMON PARK.

On the Scene
To celebrate their new season of shows, The Strand Theatre.

Express Yourself
When Bomani won the Critical Mass 8 Best of Show Literary Arts award in 2020, critic Kwame Dawes described her work this way: “[she] cares to tackle hard topics of race and identity, valiantly and often brilliantly.