The Bienville Democrat

09/10/2026

09/04/2026

Road or Lane Status
BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 501 over drain, Bienville Parish
Friday, September 04, 2026 8:47 AM
BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 501 over drain, Bienville Parish

BIENVILLE PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the LA 501 bridge over an unnamed waterway (drain) near the Friendship community in Bienville Parish will be closed for replacement.

This bridge is located immediately south of the intersection with LA 155 (see included map).

This closure is anticipated to be in place for approximately 3 months, weather permitting.

DOTD is sending out this notification on behalf of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), who is managing construction activities for non-federal aid (NFA) routes, as well as the bridge bundle projects across the state.

Inquiries regarding this project should be directed to OLHC.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

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. 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 travel 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 X (Twitter) pages.

The official website of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

09/03/2026

🧹 SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY LITTER PICKUP 🧹

Citizens for a Better Arcadia invites everyone to join us for our September litter pickup!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Meet at Henderson Jordan Park

We are asking for volunteers to help us keep Arcadia clean and beautiful. If you cannot join us at Henderson Jordan Park, please take time to clean up your street, neighborhood, or another area in your community. Every helping hand makes a difference!

Proud Sponsors:

• Citizens for a Better Arcadia
• Beehive Lodge
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Beta Eta Sigma Chapter
• Town of Arcadia
• Crawford Gents

Let’s continue working together to make Arcadia a cleaner, safer, and better place to live, work, and raise our families. Community pride begins with each of us! 💚

08/30/2026

The ladies asked, so we delivered. We are hosting a Women’s Self-Defense class to help you better prepare for the unexpected. Preparation is key!! The class is free, but you need to register using the link below. Slots are limited, so register as soon as possible.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998171916993?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

RUSTON, La. -- Warnings remain in place for people recreating at Lake Claiborne following the death of an 8-year-old Ruston girl who likely contracted a rare brain-infecting amoeba while in