By Candace J Semien / Jozef Syndicate Shreveport—Deandria Burris sits in front of brown cabinet doors. Four small posters display math terms in bold colors, scribble lines, and doodles. Her disposition is friendly even though it is the end of…
Tag: COVID-19
Mayor Ellis reinstates “Mask-up” requirement for city buildings
If your business will take you to city hall or any city building in foreseeable future, you should be sure to wear your mask. Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis has reinstated COVID-19 protocols for city buildings. The mayor announced…
State Senator Katrina Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
State Senator Katrina Jackson’s office announced today that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Senator Jackson has been on the front line helping communities organize for safety during the Pandemic. More information will follow.
Berg Jones Elementary closed as Covid spreads, Johnson upset
The shutdown of Berg Jones Lane Elementary School for an entire week due to Covid concerns was not an agenda topic for Tuesday’s school board meeting, but one board member, Brandon “B.J.” Johnson, said the board needs to become more…
School Board power squabble overshadows COVID concerns
With rumors of COVID-19 infections infecting staff and teachers at several Monroe City Schools, there was little discussion about COVID safety procedures at Tuesday’s board meeting. The board spent most of its 42-minute meeting watching a squabble between Board President…
Parents: Plan checkups, immunizations for children during Summer
Reschedule any appointments you postponed because of COVID-19 Baton Rouge, La. – With the 2020 spring semester upended by COVID-19, many parents had to postpone routine checkups or other medical appointments for their children. But, before the academic year resumes…
LDCC commencement plans canceled
Monroe-Louisiana Delta Community College announced today that after careful consideration, the delayed commencement ceremony plans have been canceled due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. “This was a very difficult decision to make,” shares Chris Broadwater-Interim Chancellor, but we must…