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Shreveport sports medicine physician gives tips on creating an exercise training program
There was no shortage of top-tier professional sports to watch on July 13 and 14 — Wimbledon tennis, Tour de France cycling, Copa America soccer, the Scottish Open golf. And at the end of the month, the Summer Olympics in Paris will begin. I'm always in awe of the...
Fishing Frenzy: Opportunities rise as cooler temps & rain approach the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With the expected cooler temperatures and rain, now is the perfect time to grab your fishing gear and head to the lake. While temperatures have stayed persistently hot here in the Big Country, we are expecting a brief cool-down. As we go into the start of next week, we will […]
2 arrested in investigation into East Texas kennel where dog died, others found living in ‘unsuitable’ conditions
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two people have been arrested for animal cruelty after officials discovered malnourished and mangy dogs at a a facility operated by the City of Center. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Lindley, 39 of Center, and Christal Gayle Lindley, 44 of Center, for cruelty to non-livestock animals and determined […]
50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival Moves Venues
SHREVEPORT, LA - There could be a big change comin for the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been in town reviewing the plans and checking out the sites for this massive event. He is planning to bring in several events as part of this weekend of celebrations.
‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
A Louisiana woman reached a plea deal with prosecutors after being charged with the murder of a young girl who was dragged into a lovers […] ‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
Man on the run for 30+ years finally sentenced for shooting in Ringgold
CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A Bienville Parish man who was on the run for more than 30 years after shooting someone in Ringgold has now been sentenced. Greg Lawson, who is now 64-years-old, was caught in Mexico by the FBI in September of 2023 after being on the run for 32 years. Back in 1991, Lawson shot Seth Garlington, who was 19 at the time, in Ringgold in an incident that started as a fist fight.
U.S. Highway 59 Outside Tenaha Scene of Major Crash Incident
July 18, 2024 - Emergency personnel responded to a major cash incident just outside of Tenaha on U.S. Highway 59 Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 3:48pm. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger car, which had multiple occupants, approximately a mile-and-a-half from Tenaha. Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and Timpson Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the location to assist.
Mobile Food Pantry Bringing Free Produce to Center July 26th
July 18, 2024 - East Texas Food Bank is coming to Center, Texas with their Mobile Pantry Center on the 4th Friday of the month. This month the pantry will be at 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas on Friday the 26th of July from 4pm until 5:30pm or while supplies last.
Topping off ceremony for Live! Casino in Bossier City and two new restaurants announced
In the sweltering heat on Wednesday, the team behind the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City signed the final beam for the project before it was lifted into the sky along with a bolted tree in the middle. The Cordish Companies hosted a Topping Off Ceremony to celebrate...
SPSO Offers $1500 Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Shooting Suspect
Sabine Parish, La - The Sabine Parish Sheriffs Office has announced that a $1500 cash reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of Julius T Winfield IV (age-21) of Many. Winfield is wanted for attempted first degree murder and other felony charges for the Saturday night,...
Louisiana OMV offices coming back online after issues processing transactions
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is coming back online following a global network outage that impacted all offices Friday morning. The OMV is encouraging customers who had appointments scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2024 to reschedule their appointments. The outage caused the OMV to not...
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
GSU to host Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference in collaboration with LSU, McNeese
In a historic collaboration with Louisiana State University and McNeese State University, Grambling State University will serve as the host location for the 2024 Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference. Set for September 5-7, 2024, the event will take place in the Betty E. Smith Nursing Building auditorium, bringing together educators,...
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