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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Bossier Chamber celebrates 2025 community heroes' service
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The fourth Salute to Community Heroes event recognized 17 finalists and named seven community heroes for their daily efforts to improve the community's lives. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce (BCC) nominees come from the sectors of education, healthcare, non-profit, military, and law enforcement. Captain Allen has served in the United States Military for 28 years, and as a Training Officer and Training Station Captain. 'Mark was diagnosed with cancer and is unable to return to the job that he loves. Still, despite this hardship, his unwavering character and determination continue to inspire everyone who meets him.' John Atkins – Atco Investment Co.: Atkins is a partner at Atco Investment Company, Louisiana Timber Partners, and is a civic leader for Air Force Global Strike Command. He also serves as the District 9 Commissioner for Caddo Parish. Dr. Kevin Baxter – Louisiana State University Shreveport: 'Dr. Kevin Baxter is a department Chair and program Director at LSUS for their only doctorate program, focused on developing leaders. Dr. Baxter served for 20 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard, and he worked as a law enforcement officer for Bossier City PD and as a trooper for the Louisiana State Police.' SFD looks to end aid agreement with Caddo Fire District 5 Kenny Gallon and Danny 'Bo' Turner – Bossier City Police Dept.: 'Responding to a shots fired call, Officers Bo Turner and Kenny Gallon of the Bossier City Police Department arrived at a Valero gas station. While responding to the call, Officer Gallon was fired upon and struck multiple times by the suspect, nearly giving the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Officer Turner arrived on the scene and rendered aid to Officer Gallon and to a citizen who had been shot and sustained a life-threatening injury. Both officers show true courage and commitment to serving and protecting our community.' Debbie Lockey – Bossier Parish Schools: 'While driving her route as a Bossier Parish Schools bus driver, Lockey noticed that one of the students in her bus was in distress and choking. Acting quickly, she pulled the bus over and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the object that was stuck in the student's throat. Debbie went above and beyond her ordinary responsibilities as a bus driver to utilize her first aid training and save the life of a child in her care.' Celebrate AAPI food, dance, martial arts and more at Shreveport libraries Tiffany Olson – Willis Knighton Health South: ' Olson is a patient care coordinator at Willis Knighton South who established a partnership between Willis Knighton and North Desoto Middle School for the 'Medical Detectives' program. 'At North Desoto, Medical Detectives was a class that Tiffany's daughter was enrolled in. One day, her daughter asked if Tiffany would be willing to help develop a partnership with Willis Knighton to expand the Medical Detectives program. Tiffany agreed and worked alongside the ER leadership team to secure funding, equipment, and coordinate a hands-on field trip so that the students at North Desoto could learn about healthcare from medical professionals at their place of work. Tiffany stepped up for her daughter and helped to create a program that has taught dozens of middle school students about the medical world.' The Bossier Chamber of Commerce said the 2025 heroes, presented and sponsored by Willis Knighton Health and Comcast Business, were: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Heroes of Bossier Parish will be honored for their work
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Heroes of northwest Louisiana will be recognized for their daily contributions to the community, including a police officer who rushed into danger to stop a shooter. The public can support these first responders and others at an upcoming awards ceremony. One of the officers who will be recognized was a part of a crime that horrified Bossier City when families lost two loved ones in a fatal shooting inside the Valero gas station in 2023. Bossier City Police Officer Kenny Gallon responded to the scene and got into a shootout with the suspect. He was shot several times. Danny 'Bo' Turner, his fellow officer, applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. They are credited with saving more lives and each others. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce will recognize the duo as community heroes. 'Our first responders are the first ones to get in there and take care of it with no hesitation, take bullets and save lives,' said Lisa Johnson, President/CEO of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will host its annual Salute to Community Heroes event. This awards program has grown over the years to include individuals from various jobs and organizations, including health care workers after the pandemic. 'We have caring people here, and our human assets are what sells us,' Johnson. Johnson said that community heroes are what make Northwest Louisiana strong. The chamber spotlights these individuals to showcase the area's best. 'Business retention does not happen without community development and quality of life issues. We want businesses to stay, and new businesses to move in, and those are the things that they look for. So why not celebrate those who are making a difference,' Johnson said. The Salute to Community Heroes is May 15 at 8 a.m. inside Margaritaville. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce said it's a free program open to the public. Purchasing tickets supports their effort,s and sponsorships are still available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bossier Chamber of Commerce will host event to honor community leaders
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Salute to Community Heroes event. The Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Willis Knighton Health and Barksdale Federal Credit Union to celebrate healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel, and educators within the community. Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay McCallum will be the keynote speaker for the event. The event will be held on May 15 at Magaritaville Resort Casino starting at 8:00 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nominate a community hero to be honored by Bossier Chamber of Commerce
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for community heroes to be honored during its annual Salute to Community Heroes breakfast on May 15, 2025. The Chamber will honor heroes from different sectors within the community including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, first responders, military and educators. They say they are looking for nominations of individuals who have incredible stories of triumph and success at their business to share at this prestigious event. CHRISTUS Health awards more than $10K in local scholarships According to nomination guidelines, the Chamber will only accept one nomination for a company/representative per category each year and will only accept nominations within the same category every three years. Nominations are being accepted online until March 15, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
