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Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Alumni of all-Black school in rural Rusk County start first phase of restoration project
MOUNT ENTERPRISE, Texas — The groundbreaking phase one for the restoration of the Concord Rosenwald School, a former all-Black school in southeastern part of Rusk County kicked off Saturday. This is a school that proves resilience, determination and the unity of African Americans in the 1900s. "It will bring...
Tickets for the Popular Lufkin’s Bistro Go On Sale On August 2
Tickets for one of East Texas' most popular yearly events will soon go on sale. Lufkin’s Bistro presented by Brookshire Brothers, the premier food and drink event of the year, is scheduled to take place on October 5, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the heart of downtown Lufkin on South 1st Street.
East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 16 in Hallsville
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the East Texas Forage Conference on Aug. 16 in Hallsville. The event will be from 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gold Hall, 101 Elm St. Cost is $20, and people interested in attending should call the AgriLife Extension office in Gregg County at 903-236-8429 by Aug. 5 to RSVP.
KBSA and KLDN Technical issues due to no AC
Our transmitter facilities in El Dorado and Lufkin are both experiencing air conditioning problems, which is causing extreme audio drop outs in our broadcasts at the moment. We have requested that the tower owners dispatch their AC service people. We appreciate your patience, and remind you that you may listen online via our website or via the Red River Radio app.
SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT NISD
Several summer construction projects are being overseen by NISD’s Plant Services Department, including improvements at Thomas J. Rusk Elementary that will include new driveway and parking surfaces behind the campus. Other projects include renovations at the district’s plant services facility on Douglass Road, the Nettie Marshall campus on Cox...
71-year-old Longview woman found safe
UPDATE: Roberts was found safe, according to authorities. LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Police Department said they are looking for a 71-year-old woman who’s been missing since July 8. Deborah Roberts, 71 of Longview, is a 5-foot 3-inch tall white woman who weighs around 150 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. She […]
Shreveport acting studio has found a new home after being forced to suspend operations
A Shreveport acting studio has found a new home after announcing its suspension of operations on June 20 following the sale of city-owned Millennium Studios. On July 22, Garrett Kruithof, actor and owner of Northwood Acting Studio made a Facebook post stating, "I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed a lease for an...
Shreveport Man Arrested After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
SHREVEPORT, LA- Man Arrested After Fleeing from SPD. Shreveport Police have arrested 21 year-old DeAndre Washington for numerous offenses following a traffic stop that began at Jewella Avenue and Hollywood Avenue. Washington refused to stop, leading officers on a chase that ended with his arrest in the 3900 block of Liaison Drive.
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
Shreveport business to host school uniform giveaway; what you need to know
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport business is doing its part to help families in need of school uniforms before the school year begins. According to a media release, ASAP Copy is hosting a uniform giveaway on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 3711 Lakeshore Drive. For the last four years, ASAP Copy has hosted this event to assist families in need.
Community program to launch legal clinics in August
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Volunteers for Youth Justice My Community Cares program is collaborating with the Shreveport Bar Foundation to launch two community legal clinics in August. According to a press release from VYJ, these clinics aim to provide essential legal information and support to the community. Mary...
Louisiana students win prestigious award after making startling scientific discovery
Hanna and Eubanks learned of the project in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences. Since they began working on the project they have experienced their first trip out of the South, their first plane rides, their first research project experiences, their first wins in the field of science, and had a chance to try Korean barbeque.
43 tornadoes during Beryl now confirmed by National Weather Service office in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 67 warnings. 43 tornadoes. That’s what the ArkLaTex dealt with as Beryl moved through the region Monday, July 8 after striking the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane. The National Weather Service office in Shreveport confirmed the whopping 43 tornadoes. The office issued a...
The Shreveport Police Department extended its gratitude to the camp kids at First Methodist Church who generously donated over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies
Shreveport, LA – According to the police officials, these backpacks will be distributed to children in the community, providing them with essential resources for the upcoming school year. The initiative showcased the inspiring efforts of the next generation in supporting their peers, reinforcing a sense of community and solidarity.
Where can you get free Raising Cane's for National Chicken Finger Day?
Well Raising Cane's is celebrating this day with free chicken fingers to all Caniac Club Members. Cane's a Louisiana native is known for its marinated, hand-battered chicken fingers and irresistible sauce. According to Cane's, it has celebrated National Chicken Finger Day for years giving away over 150,000 chicken fingers to customers.
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...
Makin' SB Proud: Centenary Press, French professor awards and honors are impressive
Centenary French professor Dr. Dana Kress has been awarded a prestigious international prize from the Institut de France Académie française in Paris. This Grands Prix (Grand Prize) is likened to winning an Olympic gold medal for contributions to the French language. He said it was a shock to...
On This Day: After controversial Cup, Laredo declines invite for season-opening rematch
The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs thought they had a deal. Again, the Laredo Bucks spoiled the party. Three months after Laredo ripped the hearts out of the Mudbugs (and their fans) in a controversial Game 7 of the Central Hockey League’s Presidents Cup Final, the club passed on the opportunity for a rematch in Bossier-Shreveport’s 2004-05 season opener.
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