The 318: Shreveport mayor seeks re-election, new flights to Florida, Los Angeles
As Memorial Day and Mudbug Madness passed and normalcy returned this week, news in the 318 revolved around Shreveport's mayor announcing his re-election campaign and the Shreveport Regional Airport beginning relatively inexpensive flights to Florida and California.
4 takeaways from Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ re-election campaign announcement
Using Cross Lake as his backdrop, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins officially kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday morning during a news conference at Orlandeaux's Café.
“We know that these past few years have been tough and challenging for our country and for our city,” Perkins said.
“We faced challenges ranging from COVID-19 to unprecedented gun violence. This has not been easy on you, your families or our community,” Perkins added.
Find four takeaways from his speech here. Perkins suggested he would prioritize public safety and business development if re-elected.
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Summer travel plans? Check out the new flights at Shreveport Regional Airport
Looking to travel this summer? The Shreveport Regional Airport has new options for you.
Mark Crawford, Marketing and Public Relations Manager said, "beginning Thursday we'll have our nonstop flight to Orlando."
The Orlando, Florida nonstop flight will last until mid-August and will be offered twice a week, Sunday and Thursday.
In addition to the Orlando flight, Allegiant will be offering flights to Destin, Florida and Los Angeles. These flights will begin Friday, June 3.
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Louisiana military base accidentally destroyed 10 years of mental health records
About 10 years of mental health records of Barksdale Air Force base personnel and family members have been "inadvertently destroyed," according a news release Thursday morning.
The inactive medical records dated from 2006 to 2016.
“A thorough investigation was conducted and corrective actions have been implemented to ensure the appropriate disposition of future records,” said Col. Randy Whitecotton, commander of the 2d Mission Support Group.
Find out more about what happened to the records here.
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Kendrick Dante writes for the USA Today Network and is a government watchdog reporter in Shreveport, Louisiana. He enjoys cooking, concerts, and content. Email him at kdbrown1@gannett.com or connect on Twitter @kendrickdante.
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