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Bienville Parish man who evaded sentencing for 3 decades denied new trial
HOMER, La. — A Ringgold man convicted of felony crimes in 1991 has been denied a new trial after evading the law and sentencing for 32 years. Greg Max Lawson, 64, was shuffled into the Claiborne Parish courtroom Monday in handcuffs, shackles and a striped jail jumpsuit. While waiting to get onto the courthouse elevator, Lawson told KTBS, “I’ve seen better days.”
Shreveport Fire Department Honors a Very Special Dog
Toby is a Very Special Dog That Has a Love for Firetrucks. Ryan and Nicole Hurd rescued Toby. The Hurds said Toby and his littermates were abandoned in a ditch in Shreveport 13 years ago and luckily all the pups were adopted by loving families. Toby has always been obsessed with sirens for a long time his owners say that Toby runs out every time he hears a siren and he howls along with sirens. Toby was recently diagnosed with cancer and the Hurds were told there isn't much they can do for Toby besides keep him comfortable.
Jesus statue placed in front of CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Patients at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport have a new view to welcome them after the center moved a statue of Jesus to the front of the hospital. The hospital staff hopes the statue will show their dedication to faith and healing. “Having the...
Bossier man convicted of raping one child, behaving indecently with another
BENTON, La. (KSLA) — A Bossier City man faces a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of raping a child over a period of several years. A Bossier District Court jury unanimously found 52-year-old Cristian Jose Vargas Borbon guilty of first-degree rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13.
On This Day: Former Northwestern State hoops star claims he received cash from Demons’ coach
Victor Willis played two seasons in Natchitoches. On this day 36 years ago, he claimed they were lucrative seasons. Willis accused Northwestern State head coach Don Beasley of paying him more than $1,000 to sign with the Demons in 1985. Willis also said he got a little spending money from Beasley throughout his time with NSU.
"Teacher Lisa Osmun Spotlighted by Rapides Parish School Board"
Lisa Osmun, a teacher at J.I. Barron Elementary in Alexandria, Louisiana, was featured by the Rapides Parish School Board for their weekly #TeacherFeature. This recognition is part of the school board's efforts to engage, empower, and elevate educators in the community. Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA. Source...
Beloved Hawaiian Eatery is Coming Back to Shreveport
Artspace Had a Big Secret to Announce on Friday, July 12th. "Artspace and SRAC are excited to announce a highly anticipated new restaurant opening next door to Artspace in downtown Shreveport." This new eatery will be announced Friday, July 12th at the opening of two art exhibitions at Artspace: "The Process" and "My Louisiana Kodachromes." The new restaurant was tapped to cater for the exhibition openings. So you can taste the menu before this spot even opens, who doesn't love that?
Shreveport Firefighters Contain Single-Story Residential Fire
Shreveport Fire Department fire crews were dispatched at 9:39pm Sunday (7/14/24) evening to the 200 block of Egan Ave to a report of a single story residence fire. The first arriving SFD fire unit on scene reported the residence to have light smoke coming from the rear right side of the residence.
First look: Louisiana-inspired piano bar Bayou Keys to open in downtown Nashville
A new piano bar with Louisiana flair opens of Lower Broadway this week. TC Restaurant Group, the hospitality company behind a number of downtown country star bars, announced Monday that its newest concept Bayou Keys will open on Thursday. The bar neighbors "Heart Like A Truck" singer Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up, which made its debut back in May, and both take inspiration from Wilson's home state.
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
LSU RB Trey Holly Expected to rejoin team for 2024 season after court drops attempted murder charge
LSU running back Trey Holly is expected to rejoin the team and be available for the 2024 season, ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscana reported Monday. The program suspended Holly earlier in the offseason after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Union Parish shooting on Feb. 9. A grand jury dropped the charges in April.
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