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Kiroli Park to get tennis courts improvements, new pickleball court
Kiroli Park in West Monroe is getting some major improvements to some of the recreational areas that are popular among park goers. NBC News 10’s Joel Massey has more on the projects that were a long time in coming.
Monroe police arrest man after shots were heard at Housing Authority in Foster Heights
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On July 4, the Monroe Police H.E.A.T team responded to shots fired while working a security detail for the Monroe Housing Authority Foster Heights Location. According to the Monroe Police Department, when officers saw Anthony Lowery with a firearm he ran inside an apartment. MPD said...
Calhoun family begins July 4 celebrations at Kiroli Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s the Fourth of July and families across the ArkLaMiss are celebrating Thursday and Friday by cooking out with friends and families on the actual holiday and preparing for the continuation of celebrations in both downtown Monroe and West Monroe. As residents went out...
Monroe Rotary Club hosts annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade
MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) – Residents in Monroe, La showed their patriotism during the annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade at Triangle Park. Each year, the event brings community members of all ages out to enjoy various activities and participate in the children’s parade. KTVE/KARD spoke to Leah Sumrall, a member of the Monroe Rotary Club […]
Local man arrested on drug charges following search warrant on Buncombe Road
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the CPSO’s Narcotics Division and Special Response Team conducted a narcotic search warrant on Buncombe Road resulting in the arrest of a male suspect for possession with intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, Sheriff Whitehorn reported. The 32-year-old man, later identified...
Two Shreveport-Bossier restaurants earn recognition by national publication
Two restaurants in the Shreveport-Bossier area have just won awards for their wine, meaning you don’t have to search very far for a quality bottle. According to the Wine Spectator magazine, Superior's Steakhouse on 855 Pierremont Road is among the best when it comes to wine. They won their Best of Award of Excellence, which was only awarded to 1,531 establishments this year and is an award Superior has held since 2009.
Check out this restaurant coming to Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs skybox was buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the announcement of a new restaurant location at the casino and racetrack. On Wednesday, July 3, Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack announced that Lucky Palace would be bringing its historic business to the casino and racetrack. Mayor Tommy Chandler said,...
From tasty food to Shark Week see what is going on this weekend in Shreveport and Bossier
Plans for the weekend? Now you do. From tasty food to Shark Week, there’s a little something for everyone happening in Shreveport-Bossier City:. Happening every Friday, join in the fun during a weekly community bingo with fun, socializing and prizes. Admission: Free, all ages. Info: No-Cost Community BINGO (visitshreveportbossier.org)
A Panda Express, a big Southern Trace renovation: See what's under construction in Shreveport
The monthly permits issued by the Permits and Inspections division of the City of Shreveport approved projects ranging from soup to nuts. Let's take a look. In the midst of all the demolitions the city's Property Standards division is having to help oversee on substandard and unlivable apartment complexes, Property Standards is still finding the bandwidth to award bids to demolish free standing residential houses.
Shreveport Olympian advocates for plant-based meals in schools in D.C.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A three-time Olympian based in Shreveport is off to his next mission in Washington, D.C. Kendrick Farris is on his next mission in Washington, D.C., where he will address the nation’s lawmakers on the topic of nutrition. “We have some meetings lined up with...
Shreveport free food, giveaways, family-friendly outdoor event; details
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Looking for a free event this July 4th weekend? Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) will host a free event featuring free food, a ‘special guest appearance,’ and giveaways. According to SPAR’s social media, the ‘Family and Friends Fun Day’ invites the community to unite...
Job applications now accepted for Shreveport Amazon facility
SHREVEPORT, La. - The time is now to apply for one of Amazon's new positions at the Shreveport location. Applicants must pass a background check and a drug screening, and do not need prior experience or a resume. Amazon will train workers to learn everything they need to know to...
2 Shreveport buildings get new lives: See plans for Fairfield Building and former school
It's all done but finalizing the financing package, working out the architectural details, filing for historic tax credits, getting permits and other permissions and launching construction … Which is to say it's actually a pretty long way from done. But even with the myriad of details of two significant historic building conversions in front of him, Wednesday was a good day for Jeff Glover, a partner in the MGM Development Group of West Monroe.
Shreveport Has A Higher Population Than These 24 State Capitals
In the past, we've talked about how much bigger the city of Shreveport physically is than many major metro areas in the US. If you don't recall, Shreveport physically measures 123 square miles, which is larger than Pittsburgh, Boston, Miami, Baltimore, and Seattle (among others). That physical size is likely the biggest reason why Shreveport struggles to keep city infrastructure taken care of. When there's more road, sewer, street lights, and space to pay for than a city like Orlando, and you have far less people to fund it with taxes, you simply can't afford what you have.
School supply list for Magnolia Public Schools
CLICK THE IMAGE to see the school supply list for Magnolia Public Schools for 2024-2025. Classes start in Magnolia on Thursday, July 25, 2024 under the new 12-month calendar. The first school break will be August 24-September 2.
‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — For newly elected mayor Alvin Garrison, a brighter future for the Town of Ferriday means “putting Ferriday back to the way it used to be.” That means working to see that “citizens are safe, bills are paid on time and fiscal and financial management is back in place,” Garrison said. Garrison, who […] The post Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Quinn picks Justin Tucek as Muleriders basketball assistant coach
Southern Arkansas men’s basketball coach Logan Quinn has announced the hiring of Justin Tucek as the program's assistant coach. Tucek brings a highly-developed knowledge of the country's toughest Division II Hoops region after serving for half a decade at Emporia State. "I am extremely excited to add Justin to...
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