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BY SEVA MAY

BOSSIER SCHOOLS SELECTS 2021-22 DISTRICT STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

Bossier Schools Superintendent Mitch Downey and a cadre Bossier Schools Superintendent Mitch Downey and a cadre of educators surprised Christian Willis, Ella Sims and Jayden Toussaint with news they were selected as the district’s Stu-Toussaint with news they were selected as the district’s Students of the Year, the highest honor bestowed on students at the parish level. Each of these academically excelled and remarkably talented students are the epitome of excellence in their own right. Jayden Toussaint is a senior at Bossier High School and will represent the parish as High School Student of the Year. Ella Sims is an eighth grader at Benton Middle the Year. Ella Sims is an eighth grader at Benton Middle School and the Bossier Parish Middle School Student of the Year. Christian Willis is in fifth grade and a proud Haughton Elementary Buccaneer. “Each year our district Students of the Year amaze me by their drive and leadership and these three certainly fill that bill,” Downey said. “We are incredibly proud of these students and confident they will represent us well as they these students and confident they will represent us well as they move on to the next level of the state competition.” as the Chamber’s Business Leaders of the Year for 2021 at its cal business leaders who bring together superior business acugreater Shreveport community. “The Chamber is delighted to the Year”, said Dr. Timothy Magner, President of the Greater Shreveport Chamber. “Glenn and Chris are the third generation of the Kinsey family to take up the mantle of business leadership

GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE YEAR

The Greater Shreveport Chamber honored long standing businessmen and philanthropists Glenn and Chris Kinsey as the Chamber’s Business Leaders of the Year for 2021 at its 112th Annual Banquet, presented by Willis Knighton Health System. Each year since 1978, the Chamber has recognized local business leaders who bring together superior business acumen with significant contributions to the development of the greater Shreveport community. “The Chamber is delighted to honor Glenn and Chris Kinsey as our 2021 Business Leaders of the Year”, said Dr. Timothy Magner, President of the Greater Shreveport Chamber. “Glenn and Chris are the third generation of the Kinsey family to take up the mantle of business leadership here in Shreveport. Their business acumen, strategic focus and global investments have developed businesses and enhanced communities both here and abroad.”

SWEPCO SEEKS APPROVAL FOR NEW LOUISIANA SWEPCO SEEKS APPROVAL FOR NEW LOUISIANA SOLAR PROJECT SOLAR PROJECT

Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, announced plans to add 72.5 Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, announced plans to add 72.5 megawatts (MW) of solar energy by Dec. 1, 2024, through a megawatts (MW) of solar energy by Dec. 1, 2024, through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rocking R Solar, LLC power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rocking R Solar, LLC (Rocking R), an affiliate of D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Rocking R), an affiliate of D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). The proposal supports SWEPCO’s long-term plan of (DESRI). The proposal supports SWEPCO’s long-term plan of increasing its use of more clean energy sources, such as solar increasing its use of more clean energy sources, such as solar and wind. In a January 28 filing, SWEPCO seeks approval of and wind. In a January 28 filing, SWEPCO seeks approval of the proposal from the Louisiana Public Service Commission the proposal from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC). The proposal is also subject to review by the Arkansas (LPSC). The proposal is also subject to review by the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Federal Energy Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Regulatory filings in Tex-Regulatory Commission (FERC). Regulatory filings in Texas will be made at a later date. The project – named Rocking R as will be made at a later date. The project – named Rocking R Solar Facility – will be located approximately 20 miles north of Solar Facility – will be located approximately 20 miles north of Shreveport, La., near Hosston. The new facility will help fulfill Shreveport, La., near Hosston. The new facility will help fulfill SWEPCO’s commitment made to the LPSC in May 2020 to pur-SWEPCO’s commitment made to the LPSC in May 2020 to pursue up to 200 MWs of solar generation in its service territory. sue up to 200 MWs of solar generation in its service territory.

ADAM BASS ADAM BASS ASSUMES ASSUMES BOSSIER PARISH BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENCY PRESIDENCY

Adam Bass, an active businessman and community member who served as Vice President last year of the Bossier Parish School Board, assumed the 2022 Presidency at the January 20 School Board meeting. “As a husband to a Bossier Parish educator and a father to three Bossier Parish students, it is important for me to highlight the fact that every decision that I make for you and your family, I also make for the people I love the most on Earth,” Bass said. Adam Bass, an active businessman and community member who served as Vice President last year of the Bossier Parish School Board, assumed the 2022 Presidency at the January 20 School Board meeting. “As a husband to a Bossier Parish educator and a father to three Bossier Parish students, it is important for me to highlight the fact that every decision that I make for you and your family, I also make for the people I love the most on Earth,” Bass said.

GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER NAMES GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER NAMES ALLYSON WALKER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, ALLYSON WALKER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is pleased The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Allyson Walker has been appointed as the to announce that Allyson Walker has been appointed as the Chamber’s Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Chamber’s Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations. Walker, a Shreveport native and Northwestern State Relations. Walker, a Shreveport native and Northwestern State University graduate, is a local marketing and communications University graduate, is a local marketing and communications professional who brings large market, small market and global professional who brings large market, small market and global experience to the role. Walker was most recently the Marketing experience to the role. Walker was most recently the Marketing Manager for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission where Manager for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission where she supported the more than 100 events hosted by the Sports she supported the more than 100 events hosted by the Sports Commission each year. Commission each year.

TERNIUM USA MAKES A $15,000 DONATION TO SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SHREVEPORT.

Ternium, a leading steel production company in Latin America and the United States, demonstrates its commitment to helping communities through actions that have a positive impact. Ternium USA recently donated $15,000 to Shriners Hospital

for Children in Shreveport. Shriners provides highly specialized medical care to children regardless of a family’s possibility to pay. In 1922, thousands gathered to witness the placing of the cornerstone of the first Shriners Children’s hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana. What began as a single hospital is now a world-renowned ica and the United States, demonstrates its commitment to help- and beloved healthcare system with locations in three countries. In addition, outreach programs help Shriners Children provide Ternium USA recently donated $15,000 to Shriners Hospital hope and healing to more children in more places.

medical care to children regardless of a family’s possibility to pay. In 1922, thousands gathered to witness the placing of the cornerstone of the first Shriners Children’s hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana. What began as a single hospital is now a world-renowned and beloved healthcare system with locations in three countries. In addition, outreach programs help Shriners Children provide hope and healing to more children in more places.

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BOY SCOUTS TO HONOR CHASTAIN, PRATOR, AND CENTENARY COLLEGE

The Norwela Council, BSA will be hosting their American Values Luncheon on March 17, 2022, Merritt Chastain, Sheriff Steve Prator, and Centenary College of Louisiana will be honored for their community service. Merritt Chastain is a respected attorney specializing in real estate law, estate planning, and business law. He serves on the boards of many area non-profit organizations. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator was elected to a sixth term in October 2019. Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest educational institution in the state being chartered in 1825 and the 43rd oldest in the country.

WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE RECOGNIZED AS “BEST HOSPITAL”

Willis-Knighton Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the & Best Hospitals issue of U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the United States for providing top quality care to heart patients in 2021. Willis-Knighton is one of only 87 health systems nationwide to be included.

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DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT AND MORE! OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT PHYSICIANS

THINK BIG. THIN HONORED BY NORTHWEST LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY The Northwest Louisiana Pediatric Society honored severK SMALL. We print it al Ochsner LSU physicians on December 22 with awards commemorating the outstanding commitment providers have in caring for the children in the Northwest Louisiana community. Dr. Majed Jeroudi was presented with the Joseph Bocchini, Jr. Award for his displays of Humanism in Pediatrics. Dr. JerouAmerican College of Cardiology in the & Best Hospitals issue di, a pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, has spent his life caring for the special needs of children of North Louisiana who have the uncommon diagnosis of cancer or pediatric blood disease. Dr. Ryan Jones, pediatric cardiologist, received the Dr. William H. Haynie, Sr. award, which commemorates the recipient for the years of service and commitment to children of the Northwest Louisiana region. they believe is the world’s first nonsurgical removal of a fibroence to this type of procedure while searching options to help the patient. The lead cardiologist, Joseph L. Fredi, MD, FACC, with Pierremont Cardiology, was assisted by Boshra Louka, MD, FACC, FSCAI, of Willis-Knighton Cardiology. The two Willis-Knighton Physician Network interventional cardiologists

OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT PHYSICIANS HONORED BY NORTHWEST LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY

The Northwest Louisiana Pediatric Society honored several Ochsner LSU physicians on December 22 with awards commemorating the outstanding commitment providers have in caring for the children in the Northwest Louisiana community. Dr. Majed Jeroudi was presented with the Joseph Bocchini, Jr. Award for his displays of Humanism in Pediatrics. Dr. Jeroudi, a pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, has spent his life caring for the special needs of children of North Louisiana who have the uncommon diagnosis of cancer or pediatric blood disease. Dr. Ryan Jones, pediatric cardiologist, received the Dr. William H. Haynie, Sr. award, which commemorates the recipient for the years of service and commitment to children of the Northwest Louisiana region.

NONSURGICAL REMOVAL OF AORTIC VALVE TUMOR AT WILLIS-KNIGHTON BELIEVED TO BE THE FIRST IN THE WORLD

Three doctors at Willis-Knighton joined to perform what they believe is the world’s first nonsurgical removal of a fibroelastoma attached to the aortic valve. Doctors found no reference to this type of procedure while searching options to help the patient. The lead cardiologist, Joseph L. Fredi, MD, FACC, with Pierremont Cardiology, was assisted by Boshra Louka, MD, FACC, FSCAI, of Willis-Knighton Cardiology. The two Willis-Knighton Physician Network interventional cardiologists were supported by Syed Mehmood, MD, FACS, of Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons. The minimally invasive procedure at the WK Heart & Vascular Institute hybrid suite was performed on a 77-year-old patient who was not a candidate for cardiac surgery due to multiple severe comorbid conditions.

LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS GIVE $1.2 MILLION TO LSU LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS GIVE $1.2 MILLION TO LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT’S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE HEALTH SHREVEPORT’S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EMERGING VIRAL THREATS FOR EMERGING VIRAL THREATS

Dewey and Gigi Corley through their Chaparral Founda-Dewey and Gigi Corley through their Chaparral Foundation, together with Margaret Place Properties, Inc., Frances tion, together with Margaret Place Properties, Inc., Frances and William Comegys, III, and the Family of Aaron and Peggy and William Comegys, III, and the Family of Aaron and Peggy Selber, have committed a combined $1.2 million to establish the Selber, have committed a combined $1.2 million to establish the first endowment for LSU Health Shreveport’s Center of Excel-first endowment for LSU Health Shreveport’s Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT). This is the largest lence for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT). This is the largest private gift in the CEVT’s history. The group presented the gift private gift in the CEVT’s history. The group presented the gift to leadership of the CEVT and LSU Health Shreveport at a press to leadership of the CEVT and LSU Health Shreveport at a press conference at LSUHS. “Support through gifts like this enhance conference at LSUHS. “Support through gifts like this enhance our capability to address current and future viral threats and el-our capability to address current and future viral threats and elevate LSU Health Shreveport’s position as a national leader in evate LSU Health Shreveport’s position as a national leader in viral research,” said LSU Health Shreveport Vice Chancellor for viral research,” said LSU Health Shreveport Vice Chancellor for Research, Chris Kevil, PhD. Research, Chris Kevil, PhD.

NORTHWEST LOUISIANA MEDICAL SOCIETY HONORS NORTHWEST LOUISIANA MEDICAL SOCIETY HONORS PHILLIP ROSEMAN, MD, FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE LSUS STUDENTS AND FACULTY EARN MULTIPLE LSUS STUDENTS AND FACULTY EARN MULTIPLE AWARDS AWARDS

Phillip Rozeman, MD, a founding physician of Willis-Knighton Cardiology, is the recipient of the 59th annual Distinguished Service Award given by the Northwest Louisiana Medical Society. The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contribution in medicine. In addition to being a founder and president of Willis-Knighton Cardiology and Minden Heart and Vascular Center, Dr. Rozeman is past Chief of Staff of Willis-Knighton and Minden Medical Center and previous president of the Shreveport Medical Society. Dr. Rozeman currently serves on the board of the Louisiana Committee of 100, Louisiana Association of Business, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, LSUS and Bossier Parish Community College Foundations, and the Magnolia K-12 Charter School. He has been named Business Leader of the Year by both the Shreveport and Minden Chambers of Commerce and is a member of the Northwest Louisiana Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. He received the John Miciotto Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the “Spirit of Martin Luther King Award” from the City of Shreveport.

Phillip Rozeman, MD, a founding physician of Willis-Knighciety. The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contribution in medicine. In addition to being a founder and and Vascular Center, Dr. Rozeman is past Chief of Staff of Wildent of the Shreveport Medical Society. Dr. Rozeman currently serves on the board of the Louisiana Committee of 100, Louinolia K-12 Charter School. He has been named Business Leader of the Year by both the Shreveport and Minden Chambers of Commerce and is a member of the Northwest Louisiana Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. He received the John Miciotto Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the “Spirit of Martin Luther King Award” from the City of Shreveport.

LSUS students and faculty received multiple awards at the LSUS students and faculty received multiple awards at the 20th Annual Louisiana Biomedical Research Network Meeting 20th Annual Louisiana Biomedical Research Network Meeting this past weekend. Undergraduates, graduates, and faculty of this past weekend. Undergraduates, graduates, and faculty of the Northwest Louisiana university won across several catego-the Northwest Louisiana university won across several categories. In addition to five LSUS winners, high-school student Raj ries. In addition to five LSUS winners, high-school student Raj Letchuman, who was mentored by LSUS’s Dr. Elahe Mahdavi-Letchuman, who was mentored by LSUS’s Dr. Elahe Mahdavian, won the High School poster category, and Prerana Ramesh, an, won the High School poster category, and Prerana Ramesh, who is currently an LSUHSC-S student and an LSUS alumna, who is currently an LSUHSC-S student and an LSUS alumna, worked with Dr. Urska Cvek and Dr. Marjan Trutschl on her worked with Dr. Urska Cvek and Dr. Marjan Trutschl on her award-winning project. award-winning project.

LSUS CHANCELLOR APPROVES FUNDING FOR SCIENCE RESEARCH ANNEX

The LSUS Chancellor has approved a proposal from the College of Arts and Sciences to invest $425,000 to build a Science Research Annex at LSU Shreveport. Envisaged as a multi-purpose space, the 1600 square-foot Annex will be designed to transform according to research needs as they evolve. It will have the capacity to house a variety of projects that cannot be accommodated in existing campus laboratory space.

SHREVEPORT CHAMBER ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2022

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the team of local business professionals who will lead the organization in 2022.

BOSSIER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2022

The Chamber welcomes three new members to the Board of Directors in 2022 while four members of the board have completed their terms of service and have rolled off the board at the end of 2021. The new board members will be installed at the Annual Meeting on Feb. 2, 2022.

BOSSIER CHAMBER NAMES BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

On February 2, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce honored top business and community leaders at the 74th Annual Meeting, sponsored by Barksdale Federal Credit Union.

Dillas Quesadillas was named Bossier Chamber’s 2021 Small Business of the Year for adding two new locations and 100 jobs to the local economy in 2021 as well as giving away more than $100,000 to community organizations.

Patrick Gullatt was named Bossier Chamber’s 2021 Business Person of the Year for his work in growing Barksdale Federal Credit Union as CEO and also their continued work in the community.

Cyber Innovation Center was named Bossier Chamber’s 2021 Business of the Year for their continued return on investment in the community, helping secure $154.5 million in new business sales for the region, $148.2 million in new household earnings in the two-parish region, and 2,651 permanent jobs in the region.

million in new household earnings in the two-parish region, and 2,651 permanent jobs in the region.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL BOSSIER PARISH HIGH SCHOOL BOSSIER PARISH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS GRADUATING SENIORS

The Tiffany Strong Scholarship The Tiffany Strong Scholarship Foundation is giving away another Foundation is giving away another $12,000 in the form of 12 -$1,000 College $12,000 in the form of 12 -$1,000 College Scholarships to 12 deserving Bossier Par-Scholarships to 12 deserving Bossier Parish High School. Seniors who are gradu-ish High School. Seniors who are graduating May of 2022 and attending a Lou-ating May of 2022 and attending a Louisiana college or technical school in the isiana college or technical school in the Fall of 2022. Apply at www.Tiffanystrong-Fall of 2022. Apply at www.Tiffanystrongfoundation.com by March 31, 2022. foundation.com by March 31, 2022.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION NATIONAL ORGANIZATION CHOOSES LOCAL LEADER FOR CHOOSES LOCAL LEADER FOR PROGRAM PROGRAM

Lydia Earhart, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at The Glen, has been selected as to be a part of the 2022 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy program through LeadingAge, a national organization in aging services. Earhart joined The Glen in 2016 after a lengthy career in journalism. She has been instrumental in the planning, marketing and sales of Redbrook at The Glen, the community’s newest option for independent living.

Lydia Earhart, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at The Glen, has been selected as to be a part of the 2022 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy program through LeadingAge, a national organization in aging services. Earhart joined The Glen in 2016 after a lengthy career in journalism. She has been instrumental in the planning, marketing and sales of Redbrook at The Glen, the community’s newest option for independent living.

LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE RETURNS TO $50,000 GRAND RETURNS TO $50,000 GRAND PRIZE FOR 2022 PRIZE FOR 2022

Louisiana Film Prize is kicking off Louisiana Film Prize is kicking off its eleventh year in 2022 and returns its eleventh year in 2022 and returns with the ability for competing filmmak-with the ability for competing filmmakers to win up to $50,000. Filmmakers ers to win up to $50,000. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to from around the world are invited to submit their short film– 5 to 15 minutes submit their short film– 5 to 15 minutes in length– the main requirement being in length– the main requirement being that the film is shot in the state of Loui-that the film is shot in the state of Louisiana. If the winning film is shot in Cad-siana. If the winning film is shot in Caddo Parish, the filmmaker gets $50,000 do Parish, the filmmaker gets $50,000 – the largest cash prize in the world for – the largest cash prize in the world for a short narrative film. If the film is shot a short narrative film. If the film is shot anywhere else in Louisiana, the film anywhere else in Louisiana, the film wins $25,000 - the second largest cash wins $25,000 - the second largest cash prize for a narrative short film. prize for a narrative short film. Film Film submissions are due July 12, 2022. The submissions are due July 12, 2022. The top 20 Film Prize finalists will be an-top 20 Film Prize finalists will be announced August 9, 2022. Prize Fest will nounced August 9, 2022. Prize Fest will take place October 13-23, 2022. take place October 13-23, 2022.