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Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
The Cajun Car Show kicks off at the Louisiana Boardwalk
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Cajun Car Show had the community gathered at the Louisiana Boardwalk to admire an array of old-fashioned cars Saturday afternoon. Phillip Pruitt, a dedicated car enthusiast, showcased his 1955 Chevrolet. Pruitt’s passion for the '55 Chevrolet extends all the way back to when he used to drive the car in high school. His grandkids who actually help work on some of the cars are Pruitt's main motivation for being at the show.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Big week for anglers and hunters; rodeo & DW Expo fill slate
It begins Tuesday with a public meeting focusing on the Atchafalaya Basin, continues Thursday with the opening of the three-day International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, and moves into Friday with the first day of the three-day run of the national Delta Waterfowl Expo inside Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane's River Center.
Lady Techsters returners stepping up to leadership
Ruston, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Majority of the offseason for the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters has been centered around the amount of talent the team has lost since last season, but they are more focused on what they have gained in the process. Only a few returners remain from last year’s squad and with only two […]
Ruston locals react to worldwide Crowdstrike outage
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Crowdstrike worldwide outage was felt not only around the world but also in parts of the ArkLaMiss. “Work with your IT personnel or your management provider. If you don’t have cybersecurity protection like CrowdStrike or one of the other vendors, I would seriously look into that,” says Brent Causey, owner of Delta Cyber in Ruston.
Evening Forecast – Saturday, July 20th
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight, some clearing of the cloud cover as the front pushes further south. A stray shower or 2 could still be possible into the night but it stays mainly clear with overnight lows falling into the low 70s. Winds vary with the movement of the front but stay light.
Ends of The World Comic publisher establishing in Shreveport, giving voice to oppressed Chilean artists
An LSUS professor and his brother are creating a comic book publishing company in Shreveport-Bossier, starting with a graphic novel by comic artists who lived under an oppressive military regime in Chile.
Hundreds of Corvettes line downtown Shreveport during car show for ICC 38th Annual Convention
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Each year, the International Council of Corvette Clubs has its national convention across the globe. S’port City Corvette Club hosted this year’s 38th annual convention beginning Sunday, July 14. The convention had different events ranging from drag racing, road rallies, picnics and other interactive activities throughout the week.
Collision on Buncombe Road leaves 3 injured
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Three people were transported to an area hospital after a wreck in Shreveport Saturday (July 20). Around 5 p.m., emergency units from Caddo Fire District 3 and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a wreck on Buncombe Road. A sedan had hit the back of a large flatbed truck, causing significant damage to the front end of the sedan.
Shreveport Regional Airport saw minor delays from global tech outage
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—This morning, a global tech outage caused major issues for airport travelers nationwide and disrupted banking systems to billboards. The disruption affected several big airlines and forced them to initiate ground stops. Passengers now face delays and cancellations. CrowdStrike, a U.S. cybersecurity company, only affected its customers...
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