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UL Football Unveils New Helmet Logo With Louisiana Theme
Football season in Louisiana is here and the excitement for high school, college, and professional football is growing. Going into a new season, teams often introduce their fans to new or throwback uniform color schemes, and some even elect to change their helmets up to add to the excitement. The...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
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.
Low water pressure in Plain Dealing? Here’s why
PLAIN DEALING, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Officials in Plain Dealing announced that they are instituting a system-wide boil advisory as a precaution after a water main was damaged. Emergency work near the intersection of S. Calhoun and E. Caroline Ave started around 11 a.m. after a contractor doing work in the area struck an eight-inch water main, resulting in some Plain Dealing water customers losing pressure while they worked to repair the break.
HIV is no longer a death sentence. But under Louisiana law, it can be a prison sentence.
Robert Suttle thought enlisting in the Air Force after college in 2003 would give his life structure. Instead, the enlistment process gave the Shreveport resident a life-changing diagnosis: He was HIV positive at age 24. Suttle was in shock. He didn’t know anyone with HIV. Even as a young gay...
Bossier Man Convicted for Possession of Methamphetamine Hidden in Pill Bottle
On Tuesday, after less than an hour of deliberation, a Bossier Parish jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict against Jeremy Doucett, 46, for possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. The conviction stems from a traffic stop on May 10, 2022, conducted by Officer Steven Kennon of the Haughton Police Department.
Shreveport's Jerry Edwards makes history as first Black federal judge in Western District
Jerry Edwards Jr.'s admits his legal career ascended even faster than he could have dreamed. Edwards was hired for a clerkship just out of law school in 2003 by the prestigious, century-old Blanchard Walker law firm in Shreveport and by 2014 was a partner there. "They kept hiring me," said Edwards, laughing. ...
Shreveport man charged for alleged involvement in Whataburger shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man was charged for the alleged shooting near a Whataburger, injuring one woman and killing another. On July 23, Shreveport Police Department (SPD) detectives obtained a warrant to charge Michael Casey III with 2nd-degree murder and attempted 2nd murder for a shooting that occurred in May.
20-year-old indicted for involvement in Monroe gas station shooting
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - One of the suspects involved in the Murphy Oil gas shooting that happened on March 29, 2024, has been indicted, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Louisiana. 20-year-old Tristan Barber has been charged with two counts of possession of firearms by...
Ouachita Parish agencies make 99 arrests in July 2024 warrant roundup
WEST MONROE/MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Nine agencies across Ouachita Parish teamed up to conduct a warrant roundup on July 15 and July 16. Cocaine: 1,109 grams (2.44 lbs) Methamphetamine: 287 grams (10 ounces) Crack cocaine: 35 grams. Fentanyl pills: 2 dosage units. Prescription pills: 202 dosage units. Mushrooms: 455 grams.
$2M for improvements to Shreveport Regional through federal infrastructure bill
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy announced money for Louisiana airport improvements, including Shreveport Regional Airport. A news release from the senator’s office announced $9M allotted for improvements to state airports through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This includes $2 million for the Shreveport Airport Authority to construct new terminal gate space.
Louisiana Delta Community College trains next generation of workers
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana Delta Community College has lots of ways to train the next generation of people entering the workforce in a variety of professions. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on the short-term programs. In addition to students seeking to earn an associates degree or start out at LDCC in preparation […]
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