Wednesday, June 2, 2021
New phone service provider requested, approved
Board members for Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District recently decided against pursuing a new position of SWAT medic.
Frank Foster, emergency services attorney, weighed in with his thoughts on a SWAT medic at the district.
The program requires special certifications and training, he wrote in response to the districts query concerning its responsibilities in providing personnel to the SWAT team. I do not think one volunteer is enough for the program. In addition, special arrangements would have to be made for securing and qualifying with firearms, and the district purchase the firearms. Buying weapons, storing weapons and special protective gear, plus being on the districts time and additional training, this becomes quite a budgetary issue.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours On Monday 17 May 1971, a meeting was held at the Greyhound, Leigh that included club chairmen Jack Harding (Leigh) and Ossie Davies (Warrington). Alex Murphy was also present, and just 2 days after leading Leigh to a sensational Wembley triumph over Leeds, he signed a five year deal.. to join Warrington. Let’s look back at some of his time involving Warrington through words and pictures.
Who are you?
A star is born His date of birth: 22 April 1939. Star sign - Taurus (the bull). The lad from Thatto Heath (St Helens)
The very first time The first time he plays against Warrington, in January 1957, it is his third match for St Helens, and it’s his first game at stand-off
Country Concerts and Festivals Are Back in Lake Charles
After over a year of quarantine, social distancing, and having nothing to do, concerts and festivals are back in Southwest Louisiana.
Starting at the end of this month, you will be able to get back out there to see concerts and attend festivals again. Memorial Day weekend, Mark Chesnutt will be in Lake Charles on May 28.
In June, Country artists Travis Tritt and Gary Allan will be in Lake Charles. Then, Hank Williams Jr., Ashley McBryde, Neal McCoy, and Stoney Larue will all be in the area.
Get ready for some great festivals coming your way, too. Some are new festivals that have never taken place before, while some of your old favorites are coming back.
Cowboys Country Fest Announces Entertainment Lineup
Yesterday, Gator 99.5 s Mike Soileau and Your Buddy Russ attended the big press conference at McNeese State University s athletics department as they announced the lineup for a huge festival coming to Lake Charles.
The Cowboys Country Fest is coming on Saturday, July 3 and will take place inside the McNeese football stadium.
Matt Bonnette, Athletic Director Heath Schroyer, and the McNeese Athletics Foundation Executive Director Clerc Bertrand announced the athletics foundation was formed to enhance student and community engagement, while the concert is focused on hurricane relief.
We all know our area is still in desperate need of hurricane relief and support even eight months after the storms. Who is playing? Here is the lineup, featuring both local and national Country artists.
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It s been a while since we ve had big events in Shreveport-Bossier. But, finally, that s changing a bit. After a year off, The State Fair of Louisiana is back! The rides will be in full swing, the food will be as good as ever and there will be live performances from the likes of Tag Team, Tone Loc, Frank Foster and Wayne Toups!
In fact, we re so excited about the State Fair coming back to Shreveport, that we re going to hook you up with some FREE pairs of tickets to the Fair. Hard to beat free, right?