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Arkansas to honor state gospel legends
The Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month Grand Finale 2024 Celebration will honor the contributions of Arkansas gospel legends. This black-tie affair will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock. September is Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month and the honored Living Legends include...
Is Crime Still a Major Concern for Shreveport Residents?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Crime numbers in Shreveport have fallen from last year's numbers, but many residents are still troubled by crime in neighborhoods across the city. There have been 39 murders in the city so far this year and 42 murders in Caddo Parish. The City Council's Public Safety Committee...
So you want to be a part of the film industry? Robinson Film Center has a class for you.
The Robinson Film Center is offering a class on the ins and outs of being a Production Assistant in the film and television industry called Ready, Set, Go! PA Class. The class is designed to get people ‘Set Ready’ by teaching critical tricks of the trade for the film industry. “You will learn about...
Here is who won the Shreveport-area preseason fans' choice for football player of the year
Bossier multi-sport standout Mateo Guerrero topped 40 additional athletes from 41 Shreveport-Bossier City area high school football teams to win the 202 Times Fans' Choice Player of the Year recognition. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Guerrero and his supporters amassed 261,044 votes (57.53%) the 453,783 votes cast to garner the honor. Finishing second was Byrd’s...
Shreveport police urge motorists to slow down
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport Police Department's Traffic Unit recently conducted a LIDAR Speed Enforcement Operation on Interstate 49 and Interstate 20 in an effort to curb excessive speeding and aggressive driving, which have been major concerns in the city. The initiative was launched in response to a troubling increase in fatal crashes within Shreveport.
Shreveport DWI arrests surge this year
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport police report that they have arrested more than 400 people so far this year for driving under the influence. One such arrest occurred in the 5200 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, where police detained a man for DWI. The man, identified as Leon Chambers,...
Body of popular Shreveport-Bossier DJ found in Red River, family & friends say
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The body of a popular Shreveport area DJ was found in the Red River Thursday (Aug. 22), family and friends tell KSLA. Police in Bossier confirm the body of a Black male was found near the Louisiana Boardwalk. Family and friends say the body is...
Inkin Shreveport: Tattoo and Piercing festival returns, what you need to know
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Calling tattoo enthusiasts, piercing aficionados, and anyone with an appreciation for body beautification, ‘Inkin Shreveport’ is returning. The tattoo and piercing festival, which will be held from August 23 to 25, is said to attract over 150 tattoo and piercing specialists from across the country.
50 Cent’s G-Unit working to correct violations at recently purchased property
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit is working to resolve property standard violations at one of their newly purchased Shreveport properties. Violations at Jackson's 401 Spring Street property in downtown Shreveport are currently being addressed by his property manager, as confirmed by Property Standards Inspector Billie Davis. ...
Abby Singer's bistro announces new executive chef
SHREVEPORT, La. - Abby Singer’s Bistro, located on the second floor of Robinson Film Center, has announced the arrival of its new executive chef, Niema DiGrazia. DiGrazia, who has built a culinary following in the region at her restaurant, Niema’s Cookery Corner, also runs a food truck and has competed in Food Prize’s Golden Fork competition.
Attendees try waltz lessons before Bridgerton Ball in Shreveport, tickets still available
The Bridgerton Ball at North Market Venue is coming up at the end of the month, and some attendees are going to be more prepared than others when it comes to dancing. Bridgerton, a Netflix show that finished its third season this summer, has taken the world by storm with its extravagant world and costumes. Netflix has also announced that fan favorite Bridgerton brother, Benedict, will lead the fourth season. His love interest, Sophie Beckett, will be portrayed by Yerin Ha, a Korean-Australian actress.
Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier Expands Services with New Mobile Unit
Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier is expanding its professional development and business-appropriate attire services with the launch of a new mobile unit. Through the mobile unit, the nonprofit organization can offer on-site consultations, wardrobe fittings and career coaching to more women. ”We are excited to have the mobile unit to bring...
This state lawmaker has been named Alliance for Good Government's legislator of the year
The Alliance for Good Government has selected state Rep. Matthew Willard, a Democrat from New Orleans who chairs his party’s caucus, to receive its 2024 Legislator of the Year award. “It’s an incredible honor,” Willard said. “Usually whoever they give that to has demonstrated an ability to succeed, to...
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