The Bienville Democrat

11/10/2024

Daybreak Health, our district mental health partner, will be leading a virtual session, led by a licensed clinician, for families to learn more about addiction and the teenage brain, how to talk to teens about va**ng, prevention strategies, and ways to support quitting.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Register Here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vv-JNaGMTNmyxMTY9qP6kQ

Go here for the full calendar of family mental health classes, including topic areas and registration links.
https://www.daybreakhealth.com/family-webinars

We hope you can join us!

Bienville Parish Schools partners with Daybreak to provide access to virtual therapy—with qualified clinicians—at no cost to families. If you think your child could benefit from extra mental health support to help with challenges like: depression, anxiety, addiction, school attendance issues, school-related stress, trauma, behavioral issues, grief, relationship challenges, peer conflict, and more please refer them for services here. https://daybreakhealth.my.site.com/daybreakhealth/s/direct?language=en_US

11/08/2024

By Pat Culverhouse A Bossier City man entered a guilty plea Monday, Nov. 4 in 26th Judicial District Court in Minden to attempted second degree murder for an August, 2021 drive-by shooting which ki…

11/05/2024

Congratulations to Katie! She won 2nd place at the State Fair Talent Show Yesterday! So proud of you Katie!!!!

10/31/2024

Make plans to come out tonight!

Good morning! Yes, the carnival will still happen on tonight. The rain should be out by 3pm today. We are looking forward to seeing each of you tonight.

***Setup should be complete by 5:30pm. The line will start at the corner of Myrtle St. and N. Railroad.***

Citizens For A Better Arcadia presents the 2024 Fall Festival. The festival will be held on tonight from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please make plans to bring your family out for a fun filled event.

10/25/2024

Road or Lane Status
PROJECT UPDATE: I-20 major rehabilitation project, Bossier Parish
Thursday, October 24, 2024 1:03 PM
PROJECT UPDATE: I-20 major rehabilitation project, Bossier Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that as the I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City nears the initial transition into Phase 3 (final phase), a ramp closure at the Airline Drive (LA 3105) interchange will be necessary.

As an update, beginning on the night of Friday, October 25, 2024, I-20 eastbound will experience the first shift into Phase 3, and once complete, motorists will be traveling on the newly constructed inside lanes of the interstate between Hamilton Road and Industrial Drive.

This shift will begin at the Industrial Drive interchange and move westward over the course of 3-4 nights, from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each night. This traffic shift will require a complete closure of I-20 eastbound each night within the rehab section. Detour signage will be in place.

Additionally, as part of the initial shift into Phase 3, the Airline Drive off-ramp from I-20 eastbound will be closed from October 27-31, 2024 to allow for work to be conducted related to the traffic shift. Airline Drive can be accessed via the Benton Road or Old Minden Road interchanges.

The westbound direction will begin shifting into Phase 3 in the coming weeks, and DOTD will issue additional information when those dates have been finalized.

The I-20 project webpage provides a variety of resources and updates as work progresses. To access that page, click here.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

10/06/2024

10/01/2024

If you aren’t already following the page for Citizens For A Better Arcadia. Please be sure to like the page to stay up to date with upcoming events.

https://www.facebook.com/share/BQmKXmHoznc6jo9L/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

10/01/2024

A big thank you to our amazing volunteers, Mary Mason and Nicky Jefferson, for always stepping up to help out in the community! 🙌 We’re excited to have them at FALL Fest on October 31st, where they’ll be handing out candy and goodies at the Citizens For a Better Arcadia Table/Trunk! 🎃🍬

We’re still accepting vendors, churches, and organizations to set up during this fun event. If you’d like to participate, please call Town Hall and speak to Angelica to let us know you'll be available to set up. Let’s make this event great for the community! 🎉

09/27/2024

Road or Lane Status
INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-20 at LA 531 interchange, Webster Parish
Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:31 PM
INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-20 at LA 531 interchange, Webster Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the night of Sunday, October 6, 2024, I-20 in both the eastbound and westbound directions at the LA 531 interchange near Minden in Webster Parish will be closed.

This full interstate closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and is necessary to allow the contractor for the ongoing LA 531 overpass replacement project to place the concrete in the deck of the new bridge that is currently under construction.

During the closure, traffic will be diverted onto the off-ramps at LA 531, and back onto I-20 via the on-ramps.

The entire project is anticipated to be complete in Summer 2025, and also includes the construction of two roundabouts at the ramps for improved traffic flow and safety.

Restrictions/Permits: Total interstate closure at the specified location on the night of 10/6/2024. All vehicles will be detoured via the on and off-ramps at the interchange.

Alternate Route: N/A

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

09/20/2024

The faces of the men and women of the Arcadia Police Department wants you to join us as it’s that time again to meet the faces who are serving in your community. We invite you all to attend so that we can continue to push for a greater Arcadia. We want to hear from you as we fellowship with one another. Take advantage of this opportunity to express your thoughts and concerns with the public safety of your area. Enjoy music, vendors, and refreshments!! Thank you!! MAKING COMMUNITIES
SAFER, MORE CARING PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK

09/18/2024

A big thank you to the Arcadia community and surrounding areas for helping us sell over 150 wine glasses for the 2nd Annual Sippin Soirée.

We can’t wait to see everyone for an amazing time in Historic Downtown Arcadia on tomorrow.
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