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John Schneider sues stepdaughter to stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — “Dukes of Hazard” star John Schneider is suing his late wife Alicia Allain’s business she ran in partnership with his movie studio and her daughter to stop the sale of memorabilia from his career. On social media, the actor recently asked...
ESPN names Tiger Stadium the best college football stadium in America
BATON ROUGE — Ahead of its 100th anniversary celebration, Tiger Stadium has been named the best college football stadium in the country in a new ESPN poll of college football writers. According to ESPN, 14 of ESPN college football writers ranked the best stadiums in the sport with "no...
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.
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 […]
Shreveport Conn's Home Plus closing as national furniture retailer faces bankruptcy
As you drive down Youree Drive in Shreveport you can see large posters plastered to the windows of Conn's Home Plus-- the signs read "Store Closing and Entire Store 30% to 50%." Conn's is a furniture, mattress, electronics and appliance store-- headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. It was founded in...
Children ingest water beads at Bossier City daycare; get medical treatment
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Bossier City police are investigating after children at a Bossier City daycare ingested water beads, causing several to seek medical treatment. One is in intensive care. Water beads, better known as Orbeez, are small, colorful balls that grow when they absorb water. Kelsey Hyatt, whose child...
Free spay or neuter for dogs & cats; what you need to know
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—On Tuesday, July 23rd, two local animal shelters will team up to answer pet parents’ questions about their “FREE SSNIP” (Subsidized Spay Neuter Incentive Program) vouchers. Robinson’s Rescue Low-Cost Spay/Neuter encourages responsible pet parents to ‘help reduce the number of pets put to sleep...
Former basketball star, Jazmin Boyd passes away
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Grambling State University community is mourning the loss of former basketball player Jazmin Boyd. “It’s so tragic, we are all in shock” says Vice President of Athletics, Trayvean Scott. “We are all feeling it right now”. Jazmin passed away the night of...
Heavy rain a growing concern for next week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A very unusual July pattern will be setting up across the ArkLaTex over the next week and this will bring numerous rain chances along with temperatures that will be well below average for this time of year. For tonight, it still looks quiet with a clear...
Volunteers help restore the Reiser Neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Reiser Neighborhood Cleanup brought volunteers out on Saturday morning to improve the area and restore its charm. JoeAnn Jenkins, an active community member, expressed her excitement about the much-needed assistance. "It's been about 5-10 years since the city has come out to help," Jenkins noted. The...
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.
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.
Ends of the World Comics establishing as publisher in Shreveport-Bossier
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 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. Two Shreveport natives, brothers Sam and Christopher Cannon, are forming a new comic book...
Shreveport's Sam Burns one off British Open lead, in Sunday’s penultimate group
Thursday, Sam Burns was 6-over par through 11 holes. According to DataGolf.com, the former Calvary and LSU star had a 0.0-percent chance to win the British Open. Heck, it seemed like it was time to check on late Friday night flights to come back home from Scotland. “It wasn't what...
Celebrate your aunts and uncles on July 26
In this week’s library column, we celebrate aunts and uncles. There is, as you might have guessed an unofficial holiday for these much-loved relatives and every year it is celebrated on July 26th. The word “aunt” actually derives from the French word for aunt (the female sibling of your...
3 great titles. 1 decision. Vote today for One Book One Parish at SML
It is that time of year again – the time of year when you get to decide what book will be the next One Book One Parish title. Each year, Shreve Memorial Library’s One Book One Parish campaign unites Caddo Parish in a parish-wide book discussion. In years past, we have discussed numerous books, including Destiny Birdsong’s Nobody’s Magic, Lynda Rutledge’s West with Giraffes, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, and Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile to name a few. This year, we have three great titles up for consideration, and we need you to help us decide which will be the One Book One Parish title winner.
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