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Shreveport Fire Department Quickly Contained Condo Fire, No Injuries Reported

October 21, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Responds to Condo Fire SHREVEPORT, La. — On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, as the temperature soared to a warm 84°F, an unexpected event was unfolding on East...

Bossier City Secures $22.6 Million for Critical Infrastructure Project to Enhance Economic Growth

October 21, 2024

Bossier City Welcomes Major Infrastructure Investment Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as news breaks of a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, U.S. Senator...

Sunny Days and Rising Temperatures Forecasted for Shreveport, LA

October 21, 2024

Sunny Days Ahead in Shreveport, LA Hey there, Shreveport! Are you enjoying this gorgeous weather as much as we are? It’s hard to believe, but today marks the 25th day...

Caddo Parish Commission Reduces Budget and Approves New Initiatives for Community Development

October 20, 2024

Caddo Parish Commission Adjusts Budget for Community Needs This week, the Caddo Parish Commission gathered for an important meeting to make some updates to the budget of the capital outlay...

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport

October 20, 2024

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana — A heartbreaking incident unfolded early on the morning of October 19, leaving the tight-knit community mourning and seeking answers. As...

Shreveport Enjoys Perfect Weekend Weather With Sunshine and Comfortable Temperatures

October 20, 2024

Shreveport Welcomes a Beautiful Weekend Greetings from the lovely city of Shreveport, Louisiana! As we embrace the weekend, there’s a delightful spell of weather upon us that’s certainly worth talking...

Shreveport Police Investigate Shooting, Seek Public’s Assistance for Key Suspect

October 20, 2024

Shreveport Police Seek Public’s Help in Ongoing Shooting Investigation In a quiet corner of Shreveport, Louisiana, the streets are buzzing with concern as local law enforcement seeks assistance from the...

Shreveport Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Fatal Shooting of Brother

October 19, 2024

Shreveport Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing His Brother In a heart-wrenching conclusion to a tragic incident that unfolded last year, a young man from Shreveport pled guilty to...

Shreveport Residents Celebrate Power Restoration as Early Voting Begins

October 18, 2024

Shreveport Residents See Power Restored as Early Voting Kicks Off Shreveport, La. – This morning, the dawn brought not just a fresh day but also a sense of relief to...

Shreveport Residents Celebrate Power Restorations as Normalcy Returns

October 18, 2024

Shreveport Gets Back to Normal After Overnight Power Restorations SHREVEPORT, La. – If you woke up to a cozy home this morning, you might have the folks over at SWEPCO...

POLITICS

Bossier City Secures $22.6 Million for Critical Infrastructure Project to Enhance Economic Growth

October 21, 2024

Bossier City Welcomes Major Infrastructure Investment Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as news breaks of a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, U.S. Senator...

Caddo Parish Commission Reduces Budget and Approves New Initiatives for Community Development

October 20, 2024

Caddo Parish Commission Adjusts Budget for Community Needs This week, the Caddo Parish Commission gathered for an important meeting to make some updates to the budget of the capital outlay...

Shreveport Residents Celebrate Power Restoration as Early Voting Begins

October 18, 2024

Shreveport Residents See Power Restored as Early Voting Kicks Off Shreveport, La. – This morning, the dawn brought not just a fresh day but also a sense of relief to...

Shreveport City Council Suspends North Police Substation Bidding Amid Controversy Over Land Deal Stipulations

October 18, 2024

Shreveport City Council Calls for Pause on North Police Substation Bidding SHREVEPORT, La. — On Tuesday, the Shreveport City Council made headlines when they convened for a special meeting to...

Shreveport City Council Raises Alarm Over Police Substation Deed Restrictions and Lack of Communication

October 18, 2024

Shreveport City Council Voices Concerns Over Police Substation Deed Shreveport, La. — On Thursday, October 17, a lively discussion took place during the City Council meeting as members raised important...

Caddo Parish School Board Appoints New District 7 Representative and Approves Controversial School Bus Tire Contract

October 17, 2024

Caddo Parish School Board Holds Important Meetings This week, the bustling city of Shreveport was alive with discussions and decisions as the Caddo Parish School Board gathered for both regular...

Shreveport Trial Date Set for Former Officer Charged with Negligent Homicide

October 17, 2024

Shreveport’s Upcoming Trial: Former Officer’s Case Draws Attention Shreveport, La. — If you’re keeping an eye on local news, get ready for a trial that has everyone talking. In the...

New Interim Board Member Brings Commitment to Stability and Success in Shreveport’s District 7

October 17, 2024

New Interim Board Member Appointed for District 7 in Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana – The Caddo Parish School Board has made an important addition to the team, appointing Jerry Bowman Jr....

Deferral of Bossier City Charter Vote Brings Mixed Reactions

October 17, 2024

Deferral of Bossier City Charter Vote Brings Mixed Reactions This week, the residents of Bossier City are buzzing about the recent decision from the Louisiana Bond Commission to defer a...

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport with Federal Funding for I-69 Connector

October 17, 2024

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport with Federal Funding for I-69 Connector Shreveport, La. is buzzing with excitement as big news rolls in about a project that’s been in the works...

CRIME

Shreveport Fire Department Quickly Contained Condo Fire, No Injuries Reported

October 21, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Responds to Condo Fire SHREVEPORT, La. — On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, as the temperature soared to a warm 84°F, an unexpected event was unfolding on East...

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport

October 20, 2024

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana — A heartbreaking incident unfolded early on the morning of October 19, leaving the tight-knit community mourning and seeking answers. As...

Shreveport Police Investigate Shooting, Seek Public’s Assistance for Key Suspect

October 20, 2024

Shreveport Police Seek Public’s Help in Ongoing Shooting Investigation In a quiet corner of Shreveport, Louisiana, the streets are buzzing with concern as local law enforcement seeks assistance from the...

Shreveport Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Fatal Shooting of Brother

October 19, 2024

Shreveport Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing His Brother In a heart-wrenching conclusion to a tragic incident that unfolded last year, a young man from Shreveport pled guilty to...

Shreveport City Council Suspends North Police Substation Bidding Amid Controversy Over Land Deal Stipulations

October 18, 2024

Shreveport City Council Calls for Pause on North Police Substation Bidding SHREVEPORT, La. — On Tuesday, the Shreveport City Council made headlines when they convened for a special meeting to...

Welfare Concern Leads to Arrest of Off-Duty Officer in Shreveport

October 17, 2024

Welfare Concern Leads to Arrest of Off-Duty Officer in Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana – In a surprising turn of events, an off-duty police officer from the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) found...

ECONOMY

Bossier City Secures $22.6 Million for Critical Infrastructure Project to Enhance Economic Growth

October 21, 2024

Bossier City Welcomes Major Infrastructure Investment Bossier City is buzzing with excitement as news breaks of a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, U.S. Senator...

Caddo Parish Commission Reduces Budget and Approves New Initiatives for Community Development

October 20, 2024

Caddo Parish Commission Adjusts Budget for Community Needs This week, the Caddo Parish Commission gathered for an important meeting to make some updates to the budget of the capital outlay...

Shreveport Residents Celebrate Power Restoration as Early Voting Begins

October 18, 2024

Shreveport Residents See Power Restored as Early Voting Kicks Off Shreveport, La. – This morning, the dawn brought not just a fresh day but also a sense of relief to...

Shreveport City Council Raises Alarm Over Police Substation Deed Restrictions and Lack of Communication

October 18, 2024

Shreveport City Council Voices Concerns Over Police Substation Deed Shreveport, La. — On Thursday, October 17, a lively discussion took place during the City Council meeting as members raised important...

Shreveport Could Become the New Home of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame

October 17, 2024

Shreveport May Soon Be Home to the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame! Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement lately! The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation...

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport with Federal Funding for I-69 Connector

October 17, 2024

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport with Federal Funding for I-69 Connector Shreveport, La. is buzzing with excitement as big news rolls in about a project that’s been in the works...

Shreveport’s Community Initiative Helps Local Family Achieve Homeownership Dream

October 12, 2024

Shreveport Welcomes New Homeowner: A Story of Hope and Dedication In the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, a beautiful new chapter has begun for a local woman, Nelda Crumpton, as she...

Shreveport Public Safety Committee Faces Challenges in Police Headquarters Development

October 11, 2024

Shreveport’s Public Safety Committee Discusses Future of Police Headquarters The Shreveport Public Safety Committee convened this week, bringing together city officials to discuss significant updates on the long-awaited new police...

Shreveport City Council Approves Major Community Improvement Projects

October 11, 2024

Shreveport City Council Discusses Major Improvement Projects This week, the Shreveport City Council gathered to tackle a variety of resolutions and ordinances, highlighting several exciting improvement projects that are set...

Shreveport City Council Greenlights Major Improvement Projects to Enhance Community and Infrastructure

October 10, 2024

Shreveport City Council Approves Exciting New Projects This week in Shreveport, the City Council gathered to discuss and vote on several key resolutions and ordinances that aim to improve the...

SPORT

Boston Celtics Face Fierce Competition as NBA Season Approaches

October 21, 2024

Boston, The Epicenter of Eastern Conference Action! It’s that time of year again, folks! As basketball season approaches, the buzz from the basketball fanatics in Boston is palpable. The Celtics...

Los Angeles Dodgers Return to World Series After Thrilling Playoff Run

October 21, 2024

Los Angeles Celebrates Dodgers’ World Series Berth! Hey there, baseball fans! Big news coming straight from Los Angeles. The Dodgers are back in the World Series! That’s right, after a...

SEC College Football Shocker: Texas Loses to Georgia, Alabama Upset by Tennessee

October 20, 2024

SEC College Football Weekend Recap: Texas Falls to Georgia, Alabama Upset by Tennessee This past weekend was nothing short of chaotic for the SEC, and the excitement was off the...

Alabama Faces Unprecedented Challenges After Loss to Tennessee in College Football Upset

October 20, 2024

Welcome to the Real World, Alabama Well, folks, it looks like we have officially entered the wild landscape of college football this season, and it’s certainly not shaping up how...

Shreveport Community Unites for Domestic Violence Awareness at Annual Kickball Tournament

October 20, 2024

Shreveport Kicks Off Awareness for Domestic Violence with Fun-Filled Kickball Tournament Shreveport, Louisiana, was the place to be last Saturday as the sun shone brightly, and the community came together...

Cleveland Guardians Face Elimination After Narrow Loss to Yankees in ALCS Game 4

October 19, 2024

Cleveland’s Intense Showdown: Guardians vs Yankees ALCS Game 4 Recap Oh man, what a wild night it was here in Cleveland as the Guardians went toe-to-toe with the New York...

DISASTERS

Shreveport Fire Department Quickly Contained Condo Fire, No Injuries Reported

October 21, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Responds to Condo Fire SHREVEPORT, La. — On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, as the temperature soared to a warm 84°F, an unexpected event was unfolding on East...

Sunny Days and Rising Temperatures Forecasted for Shreveport, LA

October 21, 2024

Sunny Days Ahead in Shreveport, LA Hey there, Shreveport! Are you enjoying this gorgeous weather as much as we are? It’s hard to believe, but today marks the 25th day...

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport

October 20, 2024

Tragic Accident Claims Life in Downtown Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana — A heartbreaking incident unfolded early on the morning of October 19, leaving the tight-knit community mourning and seeking answers. As...

Shreveport Residents Celebrate Power Restorations as Normalcy Returns

October 18, 2024

Shreveport Gets Back to Normal After Overnight Power Restorations SHREVEPORT, La. – If you woke up to a cozy home this morning, you might have the folks over at SWEPCO...

Fire Danger Increases as Multiple Parishes in Shreveport Area Enforce Burn Bans

October 17, 2024

Fire Danger Rises in Shreveport and Surrounding Areas Shreveport, La. – It’s a beautiful day today, with clear skies and temperatures reaching a pleasant 73°F. The gentle breeze coming from...

Power Restored in Shreveport, But Natchitoches Parish Still Faces Outages

October 17, 2024

Power Restored Overnight in Shreveport as Outages Hit ArkLaTex Region Shreveport, La. – Residents across the southern region of the ArkLaTex breathed a sigh of relief early this morning as...

Firefighters Respond Swiftly to Condo Blaze in Shreveport, Residents Remain Safe

October 17, 2024

Firefighters Tackle Afternoon Blaze in Shreveport Condominiums SHREVEPORT, La. – On a bright Wednesday afternoon, the usually calm atmosphere of East Kings Court got shaken up by the unexpected sight...

Shreveport Faces Water Quality Crisis as Manganese Levels Spike

October 16, 2024

Shreveport’s Water Woes: Understanding the Manganese Issue Shreveport, a vibrant city in Louisiana, has been facing quite a challenge lately with its water system. As summer turned into fall, many...

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Shreveport

October 16, 2024

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Shreveport Shreveport, La. witnessed a devastating accident on the evening of October 14, 2023, that has left the community in shock. A motorcycle...

Shreveport Firefighters Control Duplex Blaze in Highland, No Injuries Reported

October 14, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Investigates Duplex Fire Shreveport, La. – Late Thursday night, the quiet community of Highland was jolted by the arrival of fire trucks and flashing lights in response...

HEALTH

Shreveport Residents Face Surprising Bat Influx After Stadium Eviction

October 17, 2024

Shreveport’s Bat Problem: Bats Leave Fairgrounds Field for Local Homes SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s been a unique situation unfolding at Fairgrounds Field, the home of Shreveport’s baseball team. As the...

Shreveport Faces Water Quality Crisis as Manganese Levels Spike

October 16, 2024

Shreveport’s Water Woes: Understanding the Manganese Issue Shreveport, a vibrant city in Louisiana, has been facing quite a challenge lately with its water system. As summer turned into fall, many...

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Shreveport

October 16, 2024

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Shreveport Shreveport, La. witnessed a devastating accident on the evening of October 14, 2023, that has left the community in shock. A motorcycle...

Shreveport Community Rattled by Apartment Shooting Amidst Safety Concerns

October 15, 2024

Shreveport Residents Shaken by Apartment Shooting Incident In Shreveport, Louisiana, a typical Monday afternoon took a shocking turn when police responded to a shooting incident at the Lifestyle Apartments on...

Shreveport Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Blaze at Jolie Apartments

October 12, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Tackles Early Morning Blaze SHREVEPORT, LA – Early Friday morning, on October 11, the community of Shreveport woke up to a serious fire at the Jolie Apartments...

Sunshine and Community Spirit Shine Bright in Shreveport

October 11, 2024

Sunshine and New Beginnings in Shreveport! Shreveport, Louisiana, is basking in some gorgeous weather today! With the sun shining, temperatures are climbing to a warm 88°F this afternoon, and the...

Shreveport Fire Department Receives Mission-Lifeline Silver Award for Heart Attack Response Excellence

October 10, 2024

Shreveport Fire Department Honored for Excellence in Heart Attack Response In a heartwarming story of community service and dedication, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana is celebrating a major achievement. The...

Shreveport Police Department Headquarters Declares Emergency Amid Mildew and Sewage Issues

October 9, 2024

Shreveport Declares Emergency at Police Headquarters Due to Hazardous Conditions Shreveport, Louisiana, has become the center of attention lately due to some serious issues brewing at the headquarters of the...

Shreveport’s Guaranteed Income Program Brings Hope and Stability to Single-Parent Families

October 9, 2024

Shreveport’s Guaranteed Income Program Transforms Lives of Single-Parent Families In a heartwarming report hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, the impact of the Shreveport Guaranteed Income Program (SGIP) has emerged as a...

Domestic Violence Incident in Shreveport Results in Arrest and Community Outcry

October 8, 2024

Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Arrest in Shreveport In the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, the community was shaken by a recent incident of domestic violence that has led to serious...

SHOWBIZ

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport-Bossier: Film & Entertainment Commission Returns to Ignite Local Culture

October 17, 2024

Exciting Times Ahead for Shreveport-Bossier: Film & Entertainment Commission is Back! Shreveport-Bossier, LA, is buzzing with news that’s sure to spark excitement in the local community and beyond. The Shreveport-Bossier...

Baton Rouge Hosts 50 Cent for Strategic Meeting on Entertainment and Economic Growth

October 17, 2024

Baton Rouge Welcomes 50 Cent for a Productive Meeting In a surprising twist that combines the world of hip hop with local politics, Baton Rouge recently played host to none...

Big Changes Ahead for Shreveport-Bossier Film & Entertainment Scene

October 16, 2024

Big Changes Ahead for Shreveport-Bossier Film & Entertainment Scene Exciting news is brewing in Shreveport! The community recently welcomed the appointment of Wade Marshall as the head of the Shreveport-Bossier...

Shreveport’s Transformation: 50 Cent Leads Community Revival Efforts

October 9, 2024

Shreveport’s Bright Comeback: A Community Revitalized Shreveport, Louisiana, has recently found itself buzzing with excitement once again. For years, this charming city has grappled with economic challenges that turned its...

Shreveport-Bossier City Economy Poised for Significant Growth and Job Creation

October 6, 2024

Shreveport-Bossier City: An Economic Uplift on the Horizon Shreveport, Louisiana—Exciting news is brewing in Shreveport-Bossier City as the local economy continues to show signs of growth and promise! Recently, renowned...

Shreveport’s Nathan Treme: A Rising Star in Tabletop Gaming and Music

October 6, 2024

Discovering Shreveport’s Creative Gem: Nathan Treme Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with creativity, and at the heart of this artistic movement is a homegrown talent by the name of Nathan Treme....

Shreveport’s Economic Future Sparkles Bright: New Opportunities on the Horizon

October 4, 2024

Shreveport’s Economic Future Sparkles Bright: New Opportunities on the Horizon Ah, the charming city of Shreveport is buzzing with excitement! As the heart of North Louisiana, we’re witnessing a flurry...

Exciting Changes Ahead with Serena Gray as New Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Shreveport-Bossier

October 4, 2024

Exciting Changes in Shreveport-Bossier: Meet Serena Gray Shreveport-Bossier, LA – There’s a buzz in the air as Visit Shreveport-Bossier (VSB) welcomes its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Serena...

50 Cent Invests $2.3 Million to Revitalize Downtown Shreveport with New Ventures

September 26, 2024

Major Investments by 50 Cent in Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement as rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson makes significant waves in the downtown area. His company, G-Unit Film...

Exciting Leadership Changes Announced for Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

September 17, 2024

Exciting Leadership Changes Coming to Shreveport! Shreveport, LA – The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is buzzing with excitement as they announce the proposed slate of nominees for their Board...

TECH UPDATES

Shreveport Launches Port City 311 App to Enhance Citizen Engagement and Reporting

October 16, 2024

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

October 9, 2024

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

October 3, 2024

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

October 2, 2024

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

September 29, 2024

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...

Shreveport Students Shine in Summer STEM Program with Support from SWEPCO

September 24, 2024

Shreveport Students Shine in Summer STEM Program As the summer sun began to set on another season, Shreveport buzzed with excitement for the future. The Louisiana Preparatory Program, known fondly...

Exciting Transformations Underway as Shreveport Welcomes SporTran City

September 20, 2024

Exciting Changes Coming to Shreveport: Welcome to SporTran City! Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement as the transformation of the former Sun Furniture location into SporTran City takes shape. We...

Exciting News for Shreveport: New Director of Economic Development Appointed

September 20, 2024

Exciting News for Shreveport: New Director of Economic Development Appointed Shreveport is buzzing with excitement as Mayor Tom Arceneaux has just announced the appointment of William “Bill” Sabo as the...

Amazon Fulfillment Center Set to Open in Shreveport, Promises Significant Job Opportunities and Economic Boost

September 1, 2024

Exciting News for Shreveport: Amazon Fulfillment Center Opening Soon! New Opportunities Ahead Shreveport, Louisiana, is buzzing with excitement as the new Amazon Fulfillment Center prepares to open its doors. After...

Shreveport and G-Unit Stageworks Lease Agreement Put on Hold: Unveiling the Reasons Behind This Delay

July 17, 2024

Shreveport and G-Unit Stageworks Lease on Hold: What’s the Holdup? Shreveport and G-Unit Stageworks Lease on Hold: What’s the Holdup? In Shreveport, Louisiana, a proposed lease agreement that would significantly...

SCIENCE

LSU Health Shreveport Unveils Plans for New Research Facility in Former Sears Building

September 27, 2024

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

September 20, 2024

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

July 13, 2024

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

July 5, 2024

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...

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