Jackson Thanks Girlfriend, Responders After Emergency
Shreveport City Councilman Alan Jackson recognized those who helped him during a medical emergency at his home.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Emergency Response
Shreveport City Councilman Alan Jackson thanked his girlfriend and first responders during a council address on Monday, November 9, after being hospitalized following a medical emergency. His girlfriend, Jasmine Rice, performed CPR, called 911, and waved down responders to help them find the home.
Why it matters
The account highlights the immediate actions bystanders and emergency crews take during a cardiac event in Shreveport, where the council has asked the public to respect the family's privacy while Jackson recovers.
Three responders stabilized Jackson and transported him to the hospital after the Shreveport City Council announced his hospitalization on November 1. The extraction does not report Jackson's current condition or the medical cause of the emergency.
The players
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson is a Shreveport City Councilman whose medical emergency and hospitalization prompted the council's public statement and his subsequent thanks to responders.
Jasmine Rice
Jasmine Rice is Jackson's girlfriend, who performed CPR, called 911, and directed responders to his home during the emergency.
The details
Jasmine Rice performed CPR on Jackson, called 911, and waved down responders to guide them to the home. Three responders stabilized him and transported him to the hospital before he addressed the council, where he thanked her and the first responders.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: The Shreveport City Council announced Jackson's hospitalization and asked for prayers and privacy.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Jackson thanked his girlfriend and responders during a council address.
Emergency Response
No specific named precedent is supported by the extraction, so this field is left without a broader comparison.
If you witness someone collapse, call 911 immediately and begin CPR while waiting for responders, as Jasmine Rice did in this emergency. Note the address clearly and be prepared to wave down crews if the home is hard to locate.
The takeaway
Quick action, including starting CPR and calling 911, can make a critical difference while emergency crews are on the way. Keeping a visible address and being ready to guide responders can speed help to the right door.
Further reading
For more on how local crews respond to medical calls, explore Emergency Response coverage.
