Haughton water service interruption scheduled for Tuesday morning
Plus — Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office hunting suspect wanted for burglary-related charges in the Benton area.
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Haughton water service interruption scheduled for Tuesday morning
The Bossier Parish Police Jury reports that a water service interruption in the Haughton area is scheduled for this morning.
On Tuesday, August 5, starting at 9:00 am, water service will be temporarily shut off for about two hours while crews complete a water line installation at Winfield and Bellevue Roads.
Affected areas include:
Marshall Rd, Busby Rd, Ball Rd, Chance Dr, Horacek Rd, Diaper Circle, Weaver Rd, Bellevue Farm Dr, and 2010–2645 Bellevue Rd.
Please plan ahead by storing water for essential needs.
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is hunting a suspect wanted for burglary-related charges in the Benton area
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Orangie L. Burris. Burris is wanted in connection with recent residential burglaries in a Benton neighborhood.
Bossier Parish Detectives believe Burris transported three individuals from Shreveport to Benton and dropped them off to commit burglaries and thefts.
Based on the investigation, Burris is wanted on charges of Principal to Simple Burglary and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile.
Burris is described as a black male, 5’8” tall, weighing approximately 240 pounds, with a date of birth of July 29, 1994.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Orangie L. Burris is urged to contact Bossier Sheriff’s Detectives at (318) 965-3418 or Bossier Sheriff’s Dispatch at (318) 965-2203.
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BPCC Theatre to host audition workshop and auditions for fall production of An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
The Bossier Parish Community College Theatre Program and the Cavalier Players will host an audition prep workshop and open auditions for their upcoming fall production, An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Robert Mason and directed by Dr. Ray Scott Crawford.
The audition prep workshop, led by Shreveport native and BPCC Theatre alum Lari Leber, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, at 6 pm in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre (inside Building C) on the BPCC campus, 6220 East Texas Street in Bossier City.
Designed to help actors feel confident and prepared, the workshop will offer practical tips for selecting a monologue, calming nerves, and presenting oneself professionally at auditions. Participants seeking personalized feedback should bring a 45-second dramatic monologue. Water, a notebook, and questions are encouraged.
Lari Leber holds theatre degrees from Northwestern State University and Louisiana Tech University and has directed numerous productions, including Radium Girls and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. She is a recipient of the 2020 Arthur W. Stone Playwriting Award and a recent Kennedy Center commendation for fight choreography.
Following the workshop, open auditions for An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe will be held on Monday, August 18, at 6:30 pm, also in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre. Auditions are open to community members and students aged 17 and older. Roles are available for four women, eight men, and two actors of any gender. No roles are precast.
Those auditioning should expect to read from the script, move about the stage, and may be asked to improvise. Prepared monologues are welcomed, but not required (except for returning BPCC Theatre students, who must present a 45-second monologue). Comfortable attire is recommended. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete the audition form and are encouraged to bring a headshot and resume if available.
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe presents six chilling adaptations of Poe’s classic stories, including The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, and more.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 pm on October 3, 4, 10, and 11, and 2:00 pm matinees on October 5 and 12. For more information, contact BPCC Theatre at 318-678-6021 or dcole@bpcc.edu.
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Louisiana reports four deaths from bacteria in coastal waters
Bacterial infections from coastal waters and seafood are abnormally high in Louisiana so far this year, with 17 hospitalizations and four deaths so far, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
This is a jump up from the average of seven cases and one death over the same period in previous years. Of the 17 people hospitalized, 75% reported their open wounds were directly exposed to seawater.
State health officials advise against swimming in brackish or salt water with open wounds, including small cuts and scrapes. The department also encourages people to wear gloves when handling shellfish and to exercise caution when eating raw or undercooked seafood, especially if you have a weakened immune system, are pregnant, or have certain medical conditions, such as liver or stomach disorders.
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium commonly found in warm, coastal waters, grows faster between May and October as the waters warm and become more hospitable to the microbes. The bacteria can cause blood poisoning, wound infection and stomach illness.
Common symptoms include fever, chills, vomiting, wound discharge and pain, and blistering skin lesions, depending on the type of illness.
About one in five people who get this type of infection die, and many require serious medical treatment, such as the amputation of an infected limb, according to the health department.
While anyone can contract this kind of bacterial infection, those with preexisting health conditions — such as diabetes and liver disease — or who are otherwise immunocompromised are more prone to getting sick and having a higher risk for complications.
Precautions for individuals at a higher risk include washing hands with soap and water after handling raw shellfish, wearing protective clothing and shoes to prevent cuts and scrapes when in brackish or salt water, and exercising caution around raw seafood.
– By Elise Plunk/Louisiana Illuminator
Bossier Parish Fire District #1 is now hiring
Bossier Parish Fire District #1 is now hiring a Firefighter/Operator.
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Be part of a progressive and expanding team on the front lines of emergency response. With an increasing call volume and growing community needs, BFD1 is seeking dedicated individuals ready to make a difference.
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