D.A. Brittany Bass Arvie won her case at the 15th Annual 40 Under Forty Awards and Gala presented by Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport when she was named 2021’s Young Professional of the Year. The event was held at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino on Thursday, Dec.

Willis-Knighton Health System has announced that James K. Elrod, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire effective Sept. 30. The board of directors has unanimously elected Jerry A. Fielder II (Jaf) to succeed Elrod as president and CEO.