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BREAKING NEWS
Shreveport House Fire Sends One to Hospital, Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms
Shreveport Morning Fire Sends One to the Hospital In a concerning start to the day, residents of Shreveport, Louisiana were shaken by a house fire on Tuesday morning that required...
Shreveport Police Capture Violent Offenders Following High-Speed Pursuit and Gunfire Incident
Shreveport Police Successfully Apprehend Violent Offenders After Late-Night Chase SHREVEPORT, La. – In the early hours of Sunday morning, two Shreveport men found themselves in a lot of hot water...
Bossier City Employees Receive Major Pay Raise as Mayor Delivers on Campaign Promise
Bossier City Employees Celebrate Major Pay Raise! It’s a great day in Bossier City! This morning, Mayor Chandler expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Bossier City Council for their approval...
Shreveport Experiences House Fire and Community Generosity Amid Ongoing Investigations
Shreveport Sees Mixed Events from Fires to Generous Donations SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s a sunny day in Shreveport, with a delightful high of 67°F and a gentle breeze drifting in...
Shreveport Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Alleged Rapist After Issuing Arrest Warrant
Shreveport Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Alleged Rapist In a serious turn of events for the peaceful community of Shreveport, Louisiana, local authorities are on high alert as detectives from...
Shreveport Gears Up for a Joyful and Safe Holiday Season with EMS LifeCare Program
Shreveport Is Ready for a Cheerful Holiday Season As the holiday season settles in, folks all around Shreveport are gearing up to celebrate with friends and family. Twinkling lights, festive...
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person Hospitalized and Community on Alert
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person in Hospital SHREVEPORT, La. – An early morning fire sent one person to the hospital and rattled nerves in the Cedar Grove neighborhood...
Bossier City Council Divided Over Proposed Pay Hikes and Tax Increase Debate
Bossier City Plans Pay Hikes: Will Taxes Go Up? Bossier City is buzzing with talk about possible pay raises for city employees and first responders, and it looks like a...
Tragic Weekend in Shreveport: Young Woman Shot, Boyfriend Faces Murder Charges
Tragic Weekend in Shreveport: A Life Cut Short Shreveport, La. – Another heartbreaking incident has rocked the Highland neighborhood of Shreveport, leaving families and friends reeling in shock. Early Sunday...
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Undergoes Major Rehabilitation and Design Transformation
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Gets a Makeover! Hey there, Shreveport! Exciting news is buzzing around our lovely city as the Department of Water and Sewerage announces the start of rehabilitation...
POLITICS
Bossier City Employees Receive Major Pay Raise as Mayor Delivers on Campaign Promise
Bossier City Employees Celebrate Major Pay Raise! It’s a great day in Bossier City! This morning, Mayor Chandler expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Bossier City Council for their approval...
Bossier City Council Divided Over Proposed Pay Hikes and Tax Increase Debate
Bossier City Plans Pay Hikes: Will Taxes Go Up? Bossier City is buzzing with talk about possible pay raises for city employees and first responders, and it looks like a...
Bossier City Mourns the Loss of Beloved Public Information Officer Traci Ponder
Remembering Traci Ponder: A Bossier City Treasure Bossier City has lost a cherished member of its community. On Friday, Mayor Tommy Chandler announced the passing of former public information officer...
Bossier City Excited for New City Council Candidate Joel Girouard
Bossier City Welcomes New Candidate for City Council Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as local business owner Joel Girouard has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the...
Bossier City Residents Set to Choose a New Voice as Debra W. Ross Enters City Council Race
Bossier City Residents Set to Choose a New Voice: Debra W. Ross Enters the Race for City Council Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as local resident Debra W. Ross...
Shreveport Voters Approve $125 Million Street Upgrade to Enhance Traffic Safety and Efficiency
Shreveport Streets to Get a Major Makeover with $125 Million Upgrade Voters in Shreveport, Louisiana, recently gave a thumbs up to a whopping $125 million investment aimed at revamping the...
Shreveport Homeowners Relieved as Property Tax Rates Decrease Amid Rising Values
Shreveport Avoids Property Tax Hike Despite Rising Values SHREVEPORT, La. – Homeowners in Caddo Parish can breathe a sigh of relief! In a recent special meeting held on August 8,...
Veterans Day Celebration Features Inspiring Message from LTC Josh Yarbrough at LSUS
Shreveport’s Own Veterans Day Inspiration: LTC Josh Yarbrough On a sunny Monday in Shreveport, a familiar face returned to the bustling halls of LSUS, bringing with him a powerful story...
Shreveport Celebrates as Rep. Elise Stefanik Nominated for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Shreveport Takes Center Stage as Future UN Ambassador Celebrates Election Night Shreveport, Louisiana, witnessed a memorable night on November 5 when guests at the Remington Suite Hotel & Spa turned...
Shreveport City Council Unanimously Approves Over $100 Million in Bond Sales for Major Infrastructure Improvements!
Shreveport Takes BIG Steps Toward Improvement with New Bond Sales! In a significant move aimed at enhancing city infrastructure, the fantastic folks at the Shreveport City Council held a lively...
CRIME
Shreveport Police Capture Violent Offenders Following High-Speed Pursuit and Gunfire Incident
Shreveport Police Successfully Apprehend Violent Offenders After Late-Night Chase SHREVEPORT, La. – In the early hours of Sunday morning, two Shreveport men found themselves in a lot of hot water...
Shreveport Experiences House Fire and Community Generosity Amid Ongoing Investigations
Shreveport Sees Mixed Events from Fires to Generous Donations SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s a sunny day in Shreveport, with a delightful high of 67°F and a gentle breeze drifting in...
Shreveport Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Alleged Rapist After Issuing Arrest Warrant
Shreveport Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Alleged Rapist In a serious turn of events for the peaceful community of Shreveport, Louisiana, local authorities are on high alert as detectives from...
Tragic Weekend in Shreveport: Young Woman Shot, Boyfriend Faces Murder Charges
Tragic Weekend in Shreveport: A Life Cut Short Shreveport, La. – Another heartbreaking incident has rocked the Highland neighborhood of Shreveport, leaving families and friends reeling in shock. Early Sunday...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life in Shreveport
Tragic Shooting Claims Life in Shreveport SHRVEPORT, La. – A quiet neighborhood was shattered in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, when a shooting left one person dead and...
Shreveport Home Fire Sends One to Hospital, Family Displaced but Safe
Shreveport Fire Leaves One Injured but Family Safe SHREVEPORT, La. – In a dramatic turn of events, a fire broke out in a cozy single-story home on the 2200 block...
ECONOMY
Bossier City Employees Receive Major Pay Raise as Mayor Delivers on Campaign Promise
Bossier City Employees Celebrate Major Pay Raise! It’s a great day in Bossier City! This morning, Mayor Chandler expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Bossier City Council for their approval...
Bossier City Council Divided Over Proposed Pay Hikes and Tax Increase Debate
Bossier City Plans Pay Hikes: Will Taxes Go Up? Bossier City is buzzing with talk about possible pay raises for city employees and first responders, and it looks like a...
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Undergoes Major Rehabilitation and Design Transformation
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Gets a Makeover! Hey there, Shreveport! Exciting news is buzzing around our lovely city as the Department of Water and Sewerage announces the start of rehabilitation...
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Undergoes Exciting Rehabilitation and Artistic Makeover
Shreveport’s Linwood Elevated Tank Gets a Makeover! Shreveport, La. is buzzing with excitement thanks to some fantastic news for residents. The City of Shreveport’s Department of Water and Sewerage has...
Shreveport School Board Considers New Bus Site to Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Shreveport School Board Eyeing New Bus Site Purchase Hey, Shreveport! Big news is buzzing around the Caddo Parish School Board these days. They’ve been chatting about a possible new home...
Bossier City Excited for New City Council Candidate Joel Girouard
Bossier City Welcomes New Candidate for City Council Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as local business owner Joel Girouard has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the...
Shreveport Voters Approve $125 Million Street Upgrade to Enhance Traffic Safety and Efficiency
Shreveport Streets to Get a Major Makeover with $125 Million Upgrade Voters in Shreveport, Louisiana, recently gave a thumbs up to a whopping $125 million investment aimed at revamping the...
Shreveport Homeowners Relieved as Property Tax Rates Decrease Amid Rising Values
Shreveport Avoids Property Tax Hike Despite Rising Values SHREVEPORT, La. – Homeowners in Caddo Parish can breathe a sigh of relief! In a recent special meeting held on August 8,...
Shreveport City Council Unanimously Approves Over $100 Million in Bond Sales for Major Infrastructure Improvements!
Shreveport Takes BIG Steps Toward Improvement with New Bond Sales! In a significant move aimed at enhancing city infrastructure, the fantastic folks at the Shreveport City Council held a lively...
Shreveport Man Strikes Gold with Mega Millions Ticket!
Shreveport Man Strikes Gold with Mega Millions Ticket! In the lively city of Shreveport, excitement is buzzing as a fortunate local has just become a millionaire overnight! Yes, you heard...
SPORT
Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Makes Waves with Record-Breaking Performance
Los Angeles: The Rise of Dalton Knecht! In an exciting turn of events, the basketball scene in Los Angeles has been buzzing, and it all revolves around rookie guard Dalton...
Celtics Conquer Cavaliers in Dramatic NBA Showdown, Showcase Playoff Readiness
BOSTON — A Showdown for the Ages Well, folks, it seems like the Boston Celtics threw down the gauntlet in their nail-biter game against the Cleveland Cavaliers — and what...
Week 11 Fantasy Football: Navigating Panic and Injury Concerns
Week 11 Wrap-Up: Panic in the Fantasy Streets! Hey there, fantasy football fans! As we dive into Week 11, we can’t ignore the swirling panic that’s gripped the fantasy football...
Cowboys Suffer Devastating Loss to Texans, Plunge Further into Disappointing Season
Dallas, A Rough Night for the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium What a wild ride it was for football fans in Dallas last night! The Cowboys faced off against the Houston...
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph in Dubai Dubai was buzzing this past Sunday as **Rory McIlroy** secured a monumental victory at the DP World Tour Championship, marking a milestone in his...
Tea Culture and Climate Change Take Center Stage at COP29 in Baku
Tea and Climate at the Heart of COP29 in Baku So, Baku is buzzing with excitement as the United Nations climate talks, known as COP29, unfold in this vibrant city....
DISASTERS
Shreveport House Fire Sends One to Hospital, Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms
Shreveport Morning Fire Sends One to the Hospital In a concerning start to the day, residents of Shreveport, Louisiana were shaken by a house fire on Tuesday morning that required...
Shreveport Experiences House Fire and Community Generosity Amid Ongoing Investigations
Shreveport Sees Mixed Events from Fires to Generous Donations SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s a sunny day in Shreveport, with a delightful high of 67°F and a gentle breeze drifting in...
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person Hospitalized and Community on Alert
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person in Hospital SHREVEPORT, La. – An early morning fire sent one person to the hospital and rattled nerves in the Cedar Grove neighborhood...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life in Shreveport
Tragic Shooting Claims Life in Shreveport SHRVEPORT, La. – A quiet neighborhood was shattered in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, when a shooting left one person dead and...
Shreveport Garage Fire Sparks Quick Response from Firefighters
Shreveport Garage Fire Sparks Quick Response from Firefighters Hey Shreveport! We’ve got some news that might catch your attention. This past Friday afternoon, on November 15th, a fire broke out...
Shreveport Home Fire Sends One to Hospital, Family Displaced but Safe
Shreveport Fire Leaves One Injured but Family Safe SHREVEPORT, La. – In a dramatic turn of events, a fire broke out in a cozy single-story home on the 2200 block...
Shreveport Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned Oak Meadows Apartments
Shreveport Firefighters Tackle Flames at Abandoned Apartment Complex Another Dramatic Weekend as Oak Meadows Apartments Go Up in Smoke Shreveport was buzzing with activity over the weekend as firefighters responded...
Shreveport Firefighters Quickly Contain House Blaze on Poland Street
Shreveport Responds to House Fire on Poland Street Shreveport, Louisiana is buzzing with news today as the city’s dedicated fire crews tackled a house fire on Poland Street. The incident...
Students Dismissed Early from Huntington High School Due to Water Pressure Issues
Students Head Home Early from Huntington High School in Shreveport! In a surprising turn of events, students at Huntington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, found themselves packing up a little...
Shreveport Faces Thunderstorms as High-Speed Chase Culprit Awaits Sentencing
Shreveport Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms on the Way! Hey there, Shreveport! If you’re planning to step outside today, you might want to grab your umbrella and raincoat because we’re in for...
HEALTH
Shreveport House Fire Sends One to Hospital, Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms
Shreveport Morning Fire Sends One to the Hospital In a concerning start to the day, residents of Shreveport, Louisiana were shaken by a house fire on Tuesday morning that required...
Shreveport Experiences House Fire and Community Generosity Amid Ongoing Investigations
Shreveport Sees Mixed Events from Fires to Generous Donations SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s a sunny day in Shreveport, with a delightful high of 67°F and a gentle breeze drifting in...
Shreveport Gears Up for a Joyful and Safe Holiday Season with EMS LifeCare Program
Shreveport Is Ready for a Cheerful Holiday Season As the holiday season settles in, folks all around Shreveport are gearing up to celebrate with friends and family. Twinkling lights, festive...
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person Hospitalized and Community on Alert
House Fire in Shreveport Leaves One Person in Hospital SHREVEPORT, La. – An early morning fire sent one person to the hospital and rattled nerves in the Cedar Grove neighborhood...
Shreveport Hospitals Achieve High Leapfrog Grades, Signaling Improved Patient Safety
Shreveport Hospitals Shine Bright with Leapfrog Grades SHREVEPORT, La. – Exciting news has just come in from the healthcare world, and it’s shining brightly on Shreveport’s very own Christus Shreveport-Bossier,...
Shreveport Introduces Currency of Caring Program to Support Military Families Facing Food Insecurity
Shreveport Launches Exciting New Program to Support Military Families In a heartwarming initiative that promises to uplift the spirits of airmen and their families stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base,...
Shreveport Home Fire Sends One to Hospital, Family Displaced but Safe
Shreveport Fire Leaves One Injured but Family Safe SHREVEPORT, La. – In a dramatic turn of events, a fire broke out in a cozy single-story home on the 2200 block...
Shreveport Launches Virtual Health Resource Center to Support Veterans and Families
Shreveport Welcomes a New Resource Center for Veterans Shreveport, La. – Big news for our hometown heroes! The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center has just opened its Virtual Health Resource...
Man Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident Leaves Victim Hospitalized in Shreveport
Man Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Shreveport Shreveport, La. – A disturbing incident unfolded on Ratcliff Street recently, leading to the swift arrest of a man accused of inflicting...
Ruby Williams Located Safe in Bossier City After Silver Alert Cancellation
Bossier City, Louisiana – Ruby Williams Found Safe! Good news, Bossier City! The Silver Alert for 68-year-old Ruby Williams has been officially cancelled after she was located safe and sound....
SHOWBIZ
Shreveport City Councilwoman Advocates for Continued Film Tax Credits Amid Proposed Reforms
Shreveport City Councilwoman Stands Up for Film Tax Credits This past Sunday, the bustling city of Shreveport found itself the center of attention during a significant Senate hearing in Baton...
Shreveport Launches Non-Stop Flights to Nashville Starting May 2025
Shreveport Introduces Exciting Non-Stop Flights to Nashville! Shreveport, Louisiana is buzzing with excitement as Allegiant Airlines gears up to launch its first-ever non-stop flight service to Nashville, Tennessee. Starting on...
Shreveport Cheers as Bally’s Casino Claims Nine Top Awards in Latest Rankings
Shreveport Celebrates Bally’s Casino Wins! Well, folks in Shreveport, Louisiana, have some great news to shout about! Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel is on a winning streak, and they couldn’t...
Shreveport’s Film Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Tax Credit Changes
Shreveport Faces Potential Changes in Film Industry Funding SHREVEPORT, La. – The vibrant world of film and television production in Shreveport might be on the verge of a significant shakeup....
Bossier City Supports Live! Casino Expansion with Tax Breaks to Boost Local Economy
Bossier City Eyes Bright Future with Live! Casino Expansion In a move that’s making waves across the local community, the Bossier Parish School Board has teamed up with other local...
Bossier City Launches Recruitment for 750 Jobs Ahead of Live! Casino & Hotel Opening
Bossier City Welcomes Exciting Job Opportunities with Live! Casino & Hotel Launch Bossier City, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement as Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana kicks off a recruitment campaign...
Bossier City Creates 750 Job Opportunities with Upcoming Live! Casino & Hotel Opening
Bossier City Welcomes Job Opportunities with New Casino Bossier City, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement as the countdown begins for the grand opening of the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,...
Shreveport City Council Unanimously Supports Film and Historic Tax Credit Initiatives to Boost Local Economy
Shreveport City Council Supports Film and Historic Tax Credits Shreveport, La. – It’s an exciting time in Shreveport as the City Council recently took a significant step in supporting two...
Art and Gaming Converge: Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana to Showcase Talents of Local Artists
Art Meets Entertainment in Bossier City Bossier City is buzzing with excitement! A new gaming destination, the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, is not just bringing a thrilling experience for...
Shreveport Launches New Film and Entertainment Commission, Aiming for Growth and Community Enrichment
Shreveport, Louisiana: A New Horizon for Film and Entertainment Big news is buzzing in Shreveport as the city officially launches its new film and entertainment commission! This initiative aims to...
TECH UPDATES
Shreveport Appoints New Economic Development Director to Revitalize Downtown Area
Shreveport’s Downtown Set for a Revamp with New Economic Development Director Shreveport, Louisiana, has welcomed a fresh face to its City Hall with the appointment of William Sabo as the...
Innovating the Future: STARBASE Louisiana Inspires Young Minds in Bossier City
Innovating the Future: STARBASE Louisiana Inspires Young Minds in Bossier City Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as STARBASE Louisiana joins hands with Bossier Schools to shape the next generation...
Bossier City Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovation Lab at STRIKEWERX Hub
Bossier City Welcomes New Innovation Lab at the STRIKEWERX Hub What a fantastic day it was in Bossier City on November 4th! Local and state dignitaries gathered at the Cyber...
Technological Innovation Takes Off in Bossier City with Launch of STRIKEWERX Cyber Center
Technological Innovation Takes Off in Bossier City Bossier City, Louisiana has taken a mighty leap into the world of technology with the recent launch of its very own cyber innovation...
Shreveport Launches New Center for Innovative Learning to Boost Education and Workforce Development
Shreveport Welcomes the New Center for Innovative Learning Shreveport, LA – Exciting news for education enthusiasts! On Thursday, October 17, Centenary College kicked off a promising new chapter with the...
Shreveport Launches Port City 311 App to Enhance Citizen Engagement and Reporting
Shreveport Unveils New Citizen Engagement App: Port City 311 Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement after the recent announcement of a new digital tool aimed at improving communication between the...
Shreveport Small Business Secures $100 Million Air Force Contract, Paving the Way for Innovation in National Security
Shreveport’s Small Business Makes Big Strides with Air Force Contract Sunny skies greeted the residents of Shreveport this morning, as the temperature climbed to a comfortable 85°F. With a light...
Shreveport-Bossier City Celebrates 12 Years of BIZ Progress and Economic Resilience
Hello from Shreveport-Bossier City! It’s an exciting time in our community as we celebrate the 12th edition of BIZ Progress. If you’ve been around here in the last decade, you’ll...
Ochsner LSU Health Marks Sixth Anniversary with Major Improvements and Community Impact in Shreveport
Ochsner LSU Health Celebrates Six Years of Community Healing and Innovation in Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana – This month marks a special milestone for the Ochsner LSU Health System, as it...
Shreveport Celebrates Grand Opening of New Amazon Fulfillment Center SHV1
Shreveport Welcomes New Amazon Fulfillment Center with Open Arms Shreveport, Louisiana, was abuzz with excitement on a spectacularly sunny fall morning on September 27, as city dignitaries and enthusiastic locals...
SCIENCE
Shreveport Residents Unite in Hope and Awareness Against Breast Cancer
Shreveport Residents Face Breast Cancer with Hope and Awareness Shreveport, La – As we approach 2024, the statistics surrounding breast cancer can be quite alarming. It’s anticipated that around 300,000...
LSU Health Shreveport Unveils Plans for New Research Facility in Former Sears Building
LSU Health Shreveport Announces New Research Facility in Former Sears Building Shreveport is buzzing with excitement after the recent announcement that the old Sears building at Mall St. Vincent will...
Shreveport Honors the Trailblazing ‘Hidden Figures’ with Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony
Shreveport Honors the Trailblazing ‘Hidden Figures’ In a touching ceremony held in Shreveport, U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to the families of four remarkable Black...
Cross Lake Sees Declining Manganese Levels Due to Efforts by Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department
Declining Manganese Levels in Cross Lake Introduction Shreveport, Louisiana – After being reported as one of the highest reservoirs of manganese in the United States, the levels of this mineral...
Caddo Commission Opposes Law Requiring Display of 10 Commandments in Public Schools
Caddo Commission Stands Against Law Mandating the Display of 10 Commandments in Public Schools SHREVEPORT, La. In a move that sparks dialogue over the separation of church and state in...