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Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment
BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — Bossier City police are investigating after children at a Bossier City daycare ingested water beads, causing several to seek medical treatment. One is in intensive care. Water beads, better known as Orbeez, are small, colorful balls that grow when they absorb water. Kelsey Hyatt,...
A week of daily rain and cooler temperatures begins!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The ArkLaTex will catch a break from the typical summer heat over the next week. Expect a good chance for showers and thunderstorms all this week with highs mainly in the 80s. Severe weather and flooding will likely not be widespread issues. Temperatures in the...
Pastor CeJay Clinches Stellar Award for KOKA Radio, Celebrates with Shreveport Community
Shreveport, LA – In a significant recognition of his contributions to gospel music, Pastor CeJay, the dynamic Director of KOKA Radio Station, has been awarded the prestigious Radio Station of the Year at the 39th Annual Stellar Awards held in Las Vegas. This honor celebrates Pastor CeJay’s outstanding leadership and his commitment to gospel music.
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
1 in 5 every people in Louisiana relies on food stamps, report finds
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Roughly 20% of all Louisiana residents received financial assistance to buy food through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Data from the state Department of Children and Family Services and detailed in a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
Webster Printing Company to Relocate, Sharing Offices with Minden Press-Herald
Minden, LA – In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering closer collaboration, Webster Printing Company will relocate from its current location at 716 Broadway Street to the offices of the Minden Press-Herald at 203 Gleason Street in Minden, Louisiana. This transition is expected to be completed by early August.
Does your neighborhood project need some support? Shreveport wants to help.
The City of Shreveport is accepting application for grant funding meant for projects to improve local neighborhoods through community gardens, beautification and planned gathering. Shreveport's Neighborhood Investment Program, established in 2003 and run by Department of Community Development, will accept grant applications from local organizations meant to support a variety...
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