SBC 411: Traffic Alert & Burn Ban + Head Start & Official Talk

Portions of I-220 to narrow for six months


Traffic on Interstate 220 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for about six months. (yes you read that right ... traffic will be screwed up for HALF A YEAR!!!).

The changes are related to the replacement of the McCain Creek bridges and future Interstate 49 construction.

The left lane of I-220 westbound between Blanchard Road and North Market in Caddo Parish closed last Wednesday. And over the weekend, concrete barrier rails and striping were placed on the westbound roadway.

So now the eastbound roadway will be reduced to one lane of traffic and then detoured to the westbound roadway.

The closures will result in a travel width restriction of 12 feet. The lanes are expected to reopen in September.


(In other words, if you can help it ... don't take that route when the weather is bad ... or traffic is heavy)







Burn Bans Still Holding


Caddo and Webster Parishes remain under a burn ban this week, even with the heavy rain expected.

The ban means that burning anything outside is prohibited. High winds and dry conditions, which can contribute to quick spreading fires, prompted the ban.






Bossier Parish Head Start Program Enrollment


The Bossier Parish Head Start Program is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2009-2010 program session. Children who will be three years old by Sept. 30 and those who will be four or five years old by Dec. 31 will be eligible to register.

Go by the Bossier Office of Community Services at 700 Benton Road to get more information, or to register. Or you can try calling them at (318) 747-1045.


The Head Start program provides services to children and families in the areas of disability, health, education, nutrition, social services and parental involvement.






Two Top Officials To Visit Shreveport Tuesday


Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu will speak to local civic and business leaders at Chamber Plaza, 400 Edwards St. in downtown Shreveport. Landrieu's talk will be at 4 p.m. and will concern issues relating to Northwest Louisiana.

Landrieu is seeking information surrounding economic development and business growth initiatives for the this region. The program will include an opportunity to voice concerns or issues facing Northwest Louisiana.

• For more information about the Chamber meeting call Andy Buffington (318) 677-2526.

Gov. Bobby Jindal will be in town as well. He will visit Barksdale Air Force Base to present new state veterans medals to hundreds of the state's service men and women, including families of those killed in battle.





Multicultural Center to celebrate women


The Multicultural Center of the South will open two exhibits in honor of Women's History Month.

An opening reception for exhibits "All About Us Girls" and "Voices of Freedom" will be held 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at 401 Texas St. in Shreveport.

"All About Us Girls" features the work of area female artists. "Voices of Freedom" features historic photos and biographies of figures in the women's civil rights movement.

Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and students. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call (318) 424-1380 for more information.