On Wednesday the Red River Parish Police Jury denied a request to set up mobile testing sites in the parish.  Jury Supervisor Jessie Davis told the jury that they had received a request for mobile testing.  Davis did not identify the party making the proposal.

Discussion centered on the need for additional testing capacity in the parish.  Jury President Shawn Beard said, “No on the grounds that there is not a lack of testing.  The hospital is doing a very good job.”  He added, “They are all surrounding us, so I don’t see where it is necessary.

Juror William Brown offered the motion to deny.  He was concerned that it was setting up for a new expense.  Juror John “June Bug” Moore seconded the motion.

Juror Brandon Hillman is Administrator of Christus Coushatta Health Care Center.  He recused himself from voting on the motion because of a possible conflict of interest.  Christus Coushatta offers virus testing.