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TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Instances In Texas Where People Aren’t Tipping Anymore
Texas is just like everywhere else in the country right now, it’s difficult to pay all your bills and still try to save some money for later. Inflation has been kicking everyone in the country right in the wallet and it’s making people try to be more cautious of their spending. And that includes not tipping as much anymore.
Is Surge Pricing Coming To A Buc-ee’s Near You?
Over the weekend I stopped at my local Buc-ee's and noticed something I hadn't seen before. Every item was set up with Digital Shelf Tags. These electronic shelf labels have been popping up at stores all over Texas. I've seen them in Best Buy, Walmart, and other big box stores.
Louisiana Residents Offered Safety Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft
Lafayette, LA — For most people, personal vehicles are vital for commuting, attending appointments, and managing daily errands. Owning a vehicle is key to achieving the independence and freedom many people cherish. Having your vehicle stolen not only results in a major financial loss but also creates a sense of vulnerability and disruption. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition (ATSC) aim to educate vehicle owners on the importance of preventing vehicle theft.
Texas BBQ Owner Trashes Ex-Workers Stand Claiming Stolen Recipes
Houston BBQ Feud: East Texas BBQ Owner Slams Former Employee for Recipe Theft. Down in the ol' armpit of the state; Houston, Texas, a BBQ showdown is sizzling hotter than the grills. The owner of the beloved East Texas BBQ, known for their mouth-watering brisket and savory ribs, has ignited...
Here’s Why Many May Not Be Eligible to Work at Buc-ee’s in Louisiana
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Buc-ee's stores and travel centers are hugely popular in whatever town they pop up in. The stores are known for their multitude of gas pumps and their extremely clean restrooms. Their popularity has grown exponentially in the last decade alone, and when discussions were being held that...
Louisiana Postal Prices Rising – Last Week to Save on Stamps
It doesn't matter whether you live in Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or Maurice there is a good reason for you to visit your hometown post office this week. That reason is this. If you visit the Post Office before July 14th you're going to save a lot of money on your holiday shipping costs.
Last Minute Notice This Bossier Road Will Close Next Week
Several weeks ago, the DOTD announced that a section of Old Minden Road would have to be closed in Bossier City. As the time arrived for that closure to begin, we were informed by the DOTD that the construction crews would need to delay the start of that closure. Although...
Texarkana’s Joscelyn Roberson Joins Team USA as Alternate
If you watched the Olympic Trials this weekend then you got to see Texarkana native Joscelyn Roberson compete in gymnastics for a spot on Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this month. Headed to Paris. Five athletes were selected for a spot on the United States...
Remembering a Shreveport Jazz Legend Behind Iconic Hits
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler was a jazz drummer who was most popularly known for his work on Michael Jackson's Billie Jean as well as being the co-writer of Let it Whip by the Dazz Band. Ndugu was born on this day, July 1st, in 1952 here in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ndugu's family would move from Shreveport to Los Angeles when he was 8 and it was there in LA, he would find himself in music, with his drumming career starting at 12 years old.
World Record Largemouth Bass Caught In Texas
Lea Anne Powell has made history in Texas by breaking the world record for the biggest largemouth bass ever caught in her line class. After months of anticipation, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) confirmed her record, making O.H. Ivie Lake, the reservoir in Texas, America's Best Bass Lake for the first time ever.
Louisiana Duck Dynasty Star Reveals Dead Body Discovery
Fans of the Robertson Clan, also known as the "Duck Dynasty Guys" are used to hearing stories that don't fall under the heading of "normal". The Duck Dynasty crew has made a living and grown quite a large following for their outdoor endeavors, hijinks, and sometimes planned mischief that was often featured as part of their television program on the A&E Network.
Chestnut will join the soldiers at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas for a hot dog eating contest with soldiers at the military base as part of a festival.
With a little help from Impossible Foods, this could be the makings of a new July 4th tradition!. Now, will our soldiers take the challenge against Chestnut? I'm sure they're up for the challenge! Here's more from the Associated Press:. Chestnut, of Indiana, will compete against soldiers in Fort Bliss,...
‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ First Interview: Parents’ Reactions, Rumors, and Most Bizarre Offer
Hailey Welch, famously known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” finally broke her silence in her first in-depth interview since her unexpected rise to internet stardom. The 21-year-old, who became a viral sensation after a candid street interview in Nashville, opened up about her whirlwind of the past few weeks on the “Plan Bri Uncut” podcast hosted by Brianna LaPaglia.
Victim Named In Shreveport’s 32nd Homicide of 2024
A man shot and mortally wounded in the Eden Gardens neighborhood late Friday, June 28, 2024, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner's office. Jacoby Willis, 46, of Dallas, Texas, was talking to another individual at a residence in the 7200 block of Bethany Street when a family member heard several shots. The family member checked on Mr. Willis, who had been shot in the neck and was unresponsive. He was transported to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he succumbed to his wound at 11:59 p.m.
Shreveport Police Arrest Two and Seize Guns and Drugs
The Shreveport Police Department's Street-Level Interdiction Unit has successfully arrested two individuals in connection with gun-related offenses. This follows an in-depth investigation that led officers to a residence on the 9400 block of Boxwood Drive. - **Reginald Doyle** (Pictured) - One count of possession of a firearm by a convicted...
Seth Lugo Dominates in Scoreless Outing With 10 Strikeouts
Seth Lugo is a Shreveport-Bossier native (I say Shreveport-Bossier because officially by MLB he's listed as a Shreveport native but played his High School ball in Bossier), a former Parkway Panther and Centenary Gent. Oh, and he happens to be one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. With...
Can You Legally Collect Rainwater in Louisiana?
Annual rainfall amounts in Louisiana vary, depending on where in the state you live. In north Louisiana, annual precipitation rates range is about 50 inches per year, but about 70 inches in some locations in the southeast portions of the state. According to statesummaries.ncics.org, annual rainfall for the state averages from 36.6 inches in 1924 to 79.5 inches in 1991.
North Louisiana Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
If there's one thing we understand in Louisiana is hot summers. It's not unusual for us to experience temperatures well into the 90's early in the summer. And this summer is no exception. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has extended their Heat Advisory through 8P Tuesday, July 2nd. ...HEAT...
Louisiana Woman Allegedly Kills Husband, Child in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Livingston Parish sheriff's deputies responded to an apparent murder-suicide scene near the town of Albany yesterday morning where they found three people dead. Deputies were dispatched to a home on West Bates Road in Hammond around 8:00 am on Monday, July 1, where a man, woman, and juvenile were found dead.
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