Parish President Rick Nowlin wants to inform the public that the Director of Public Works, Mr. John Richmond, had an accident on Friday evening while attending a social event, June 7, and as a result, will be out of the office for a few days. In his absence, Road Maintenance Supervisor Johnny Salard will lead the crew in its road maintenance effort. Anyone needing to report a road issue is requested to call either Johnny Salard or Jo Goodman at the highway department (318-357-2200).
Wow! Looking like some fake news with that headline. Makes it appear as though it was a severe accident.
Not sure why this is news.
I’ve never seen an employee’s illness and absence from work published before.
Is this a new thing?
Would love to know the reasoning behind running such a story.
Is there a road maintenance effort ?
Well, based on what I have seen, John Richmond and his crew have made a genuine effort to work the parish roads. They inherited a mess from the Police Jury. It’s quite a mountain to climb.