Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses Bossier Chamber on Tax Policy and National Defense
Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed local business and community leaders Wednesday at the Public Policy Kickoff hosted by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Johnson provided a Washington update and highlighted the working families tax cut as a key legislative priority. He also spoke on national defense and artificial intelligence. The event followed Johnson’s Tuesday morning appearance at LSU Shreveport, where he discussed national and state issues with community members and students. Johnson, a Shreveport native and Captain Shreve High School graduate, represents Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, which includes both Caddo and Bossier parishes.
Today is Dolly Parton Day in Caddo Parish; Community Events Across Shreveport
United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Caddo Parish Commission
Today is Dolly Parton Day in Caddo Parish, proclaimed by the Caddo Parish Commission to honor Parton’s lifelong commitment to literacy and her Imagination Library program, which provides free books monthly to more than 7,000 Northwest Louisiana children. United Way of Northwest Louisiana is marking the occasion with a series of community events today, including a special Dolly Smoothie at two local Smoothie King locations, a free screening of 9 to 5 at Robinson Film Center, and the Bakowski Bridge of Lights illuminated in pink tonight in honor of Parton’s life and legacy. The Robinson Film Center also continues its Remembering Dolly Book Drive through Sept. 30.
Notini’s Italian Restaurant Closes Bossier City Location After 45 Years
Notini’s Italian Restaurant
Notini’s Italian Restaurant closes its Bossier City location today after 45 years at that address, ending a decades-long chapter for one of the region’s most established Italian dining institutions. The restaurant has announced plans to reopen at a new location. No details on the new site have been announced. Patrons wishing to follow updates are encouraged to monitor the restaurant’s social media channels.
Last Day: Caddo Parish Voter Registration Drives at Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library, Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters
Today is the final day of Shreve Memorial Library’s five-day voter registration drive in partnership with the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters. Registration sessions are available today at three branches: Atkins Branch, 3704 Greenwood Road; Hamilton/South Caddo Branch, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop; and Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. Bring proof of age, residency, and identity. The general election is November 3; the last day to register to vote in Louisiana is October 4.
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