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Henrietta Wildsmith, Shreveport Times
Hello Shreveport. In the news this week, a Shreveport water park was ranked second in the nation for affordability and a state building could end up in the hands of a local government agency. For more businesses in the Shreveport-Bossier area, see Business in the 318.
Shreveport Water Park is ranked #2 in the nation for accessibility
Shreveport’s Splash Kingdom was recently named the second most accessible water park in the country.
HomeToGo created the 2022 Water Park Index, ranking the 50 best water parks in the US based on affordability. The methodology of this index was the price of admission, parking, locker rental and local accommodation.
Splash Kingdom placed second with ticket prices of $24.95, free parking, a $10 locker price and local lodging of $55.51, for a total cost of $90.46.
LSU Health Shreveport hosted the AHEAD program
The School of Allied Health Professions at LSU Health Shreveport has completed its second week of the Allied Health Education and Discovery (AHEAD) program.
This annual five-day program is offered by the School of Allied Health Professions and allows Louisiana high school students to participate in a week of health-related education.
The AHEAD experience is an opportunity for students to hone their interests and take the necessary steps to achieve their career goals.
To learn more about the students who participated in this program, Press here.
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health is hosting a NICU reunion
On Sunday, July 17, CHISTUS NICU hosted its 37th Annual NICU Reunion.
The CHRISTUS NICU consists of a Level II, Level III and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This center cares for a wide range of babies who are born prematurely, with low birth weight and with multiple medical problems.
The CHISTUS NICU staff was there to hug and reunite with these miracle babies they worked with and raised.
CHRISTUS NICU center offers the highest level of specialized care for premature and critically ill babies.
The Louisiana bill would give state construction to the Shreveport agency
The former federal courthouse and office building at 500 Fannin Street, known as the Wagoner Building, will soon get new life after Congressman Cedric B. Glover and Senator Robert Mills built a regional coalition to renew this downtown Shreveport issue.
House Bill 773, which passed the House, would transfer its current office building to the Shreveport Enforcement and Redevelopment Authority.
The bill would have the state transfer its current office building to the Shreveport Enforcement and Redevelopment Authority. The state receives 30% of the future sale price.
A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on the bill this week.
To learn more about the Wagoner Building, Press here.
What you need to know about going back to school
With school starting in less than three weeks, Healthy Blue, SporTran and SPAR are hosting a Back to School Bash Saturday, July 23rd.
This bash will feature community vendors, free snow cones and limited free school supply kits. SporTran said the free school supply kits will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The bash will begin at 11 a.m. at the Hattie Perry Recreation Center and end at 1 p.m.
Be on the lookout for Thursday and Sunday Live on 318 and 318 to catch up on all the best stories you may have missed.
Mackenzie Boucher is a reporter at the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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