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OMV Audit: Field office staff failed to process vision screenings in Cenla
According to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, a recent internal audit revealed that field office staff failed to process vision screenings to about 2,600 residents applying for driver’s licenses in the Alexandria area.
Back to School Bash Thursday in Rapides Parish, Alexandria, Louisiana
The Rapides Parish School Board in Alexandria, Louisiana has announced that the Back to School Bash will take place this Thursday. Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA. Source Type: School. Source Location: Alexandria. AI Technology was used to summarize content in this article. LocalSource AI does not generate...
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
One dead after shootout at family gathering near elementary school in Shreveport
One person is dead after a shooting at a family gathering in central Shreveport near the campus of the now-closed Werner Park Elementary School. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of Westover Road and Velva Street, and learned that a family gathering had been taking place near the intersection before the shooting. One victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle, where they were pronounced dead, police said.
Jesus statue placed in front of CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Patients at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport have a new view to welcome them after the center moved a statue of Jesus to the front of the hospital. The hospital staff hopes the statue will show their dedication to faith and healing. “Having the...
Teenager held on $1.2M bond for Marshall fatal shooting, police say
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) — The Marshall Police Department said a man has been arrested in connection to a Tuesday fatal shooting. Police arrested Curtis White, Jr., 18 of Marshall, and has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct discharge of a firearm and murder. He is being held on a $1.2 […]
Texarkana high school band instructor sentenced for child exploitation
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A high school band instructor from a high school in Texarkana, Texas has been sentenced for child exploitation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reports. Brandon Neil Sams, 48, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. At the time...
Haughton Student Chosen as District Winner for DARE Essay of the Year Contest
Captain Doug Lauter recently presented a $100.00 check to Aiden Williams at the Viking Drive Substation for being chosen as the DARE Essay of the Year winner in the Northwest District. Deputy Brandon Dunn, the SRO at Haughton Elementary School, entered the 5th-grade-student’s essay in as a 2024 L.D.O.A. (Louisiana D.A.R.E. Officer’s Association) D.A.R.E. Essay of The Year Nominee.
Texarkana health center offering physicals, vaccines for kids ahead of back-to-school
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - The Bowie County Family Health Center is partnering with Special Health Resources Texarkana Care Clinic to host a back-to-school event focused on health. On Tuesday, July 30, children’s physicals will be offered for $15 per child and vaccines will be available for children 18 and younger....
DeSoto officers recognized for lifesaving efforts during trail ride shooting in Grand Cane
GRAND CANE, La. (KSLA) - Two deputies with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office are being recognized for lifesaving efforts at a recent shooting. Officials with the sheriff’s office say the shooting happened back on July 6 in Grand Cane near the Dave Means 4H building on Highway 171 in Grand Cane. The shooting happened during a trail ride being held at the location.
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
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