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Haughton’s Peyton Stovall set to sign pro contract. Here's where he's headed
The 'dream' is about to become reality. “I am headed out today to sign and start everything in Arizona.”. Saturday, Peyton Stovall, the former Haughton and Arkansas star drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in this week’s 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, told the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate he's ready to take the next step.
50 Cent’s Festival Officially Moved; Here’s What You Need to Know
Yesterday it was reported that 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was going to be changing venues. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson reportedly was in Shreveport this week reviewing plans, participating in a fund raising event and just checking in on some of the things he's attempting to pull off in Shreveport.
Meet the 2024 Demoiselle Club Debutantes
When pounding rain brought sheets of water to her Southern Season Garden Party, Demoiselle Club Ball Chief Susan Snyder didn't miss a beat. She shouldered on and brought it inside her South Highlands home where the debs and Patron Sons were introduced. Guests looked through heavy rain from panels of glass onto the exquisite, formal garden, now soggy,but still beautiful.
Local woman camps outside animal shelter to adopt furry friend
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In a heartwarming display of dedication and love, a woman’s patience overnight led to the adoption of a special four-legged friend. According to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter (OPAS), the evening of Thursday July 18 , the woman parked herself outside the gates, determined to be the first in line to adopt a special furry friend.
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Amazon will not post jobs for Shreveport’s fulfillment center on Friday, July 19
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - For the last couple of weeks, new jobs listings have been updated for the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shreveport every Friday; however, that won’t be the case this Friday (July 19). “While we don’t expect to post new positions this week, more will be made...
The Democratic Party Has Lost A Fighter! Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune © Provided by The Texas Tribune. U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a stalwart of Texas’ Congressional delegation and a champion for progressive causes, passed away on Friday at the age of 74 after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat, was renowned...
Check out the new logo for Bossier Parish School District
Bossier Parish School District has a new look. On Thursday, July 18, the school district hosted an unveiling ceremony which rolled out the fresh new look Bossier Schools is embracing. Jason Rowland, Bossier Schools Superintendent said this new school district logo is going to represent the characteristics of the district--...
Worldwide tech outage impacts the ArkLaMiss
MONROE, LA. (KNOE) - UPDATE: According to Brookshires, several of their locations have been impacted by the global technology outage connected to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Brookshires released a statement saying in part, “Our IT team is quickly working to resolve the technical issues at the impacted stores. We are...
Humor & Harmony stadium events move, 'It's going to be too hot'
The Humor and Harmony Weekend Big Bowl Comedy show set for Thursday, Aug. 8 and the 50 Cent and Friends music concert on August 10 has moved from the nearly 50,000-seat Independence Stadium to the 3,000 person capacity Municipal Auditorium. Orville Hall, G-Unit Growth adviser, told The Shreveport Bossier City...
Ruston locals react to worldwide Crowdstrike outage
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Crowdstrike worldwide outage was felt not only around the world but also in parts of the ArkLaMiss. “Work with your IT personnel or your management provider. If you don’t have cybersecurity protection like CrowdStrike or one of the other vendors, I would seriously look into that,” says Brent Causey, owner of Delta Cyber in Ruston.
Monroe Youth Development Program aims to promote lifestyle improvement in young males
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A youth development program is currently seeking young male residents in Ouachita Parish for membership. “A Bigger Picture Global, L3C” aims to promote drug prevention, crime reduction, scholastic achievement and more. A lot of people come from an area where they need help or...
A 'Venn diagram' of legal action: Changes coming to Shreveport-Bossier City real estate market
In just a few days, the way people buy and sell a house in the area is going to change. The old process of the home seller paying Realtors for both the seller and buyer is ending in northwest Louisiana on July 29, said Scott Hughes, CEO and Association Executive of the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors.
Learn a trade, get a stipend. BPCC offers a new and unique career opportunity
Quentin Calhoun, dean of Business and Information Technology at Bossier Parish Community College, is excited about a new addition to the school's offerings. He and BPCC College Transitions Director Justin Tison have partnered on a program that isn’t the largest at the school but is unique in a variety of ways.
Live! Casino Construction Hits Milestone
LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today marked a significant milestone in the construction of the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market during the “TOPPING OFF” ceremony for the new $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities.
Daisha ‘NuNu’ Bradford signs pro contract
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It was announced on Friday, July 19, that NuNu Bradford would be taking her talents to Puerto Rico. The 2024 Sun-Belt Conference Newcomer of the year signed a pro contract with the San German Atleticas. Bradford had quite a senior season at ULM, scoring a school record 675 points. The San German Atleticas compete in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino, the top professional women’s basketball league in Puerto Rico.
Sky High Pay for These Shreveport Teaching Jobs
SHREVEPORT, LA – With school set to begin in just a few weeks, one Shreveport school is trying to fill some jobs and the salaries are sky high. You might recall the Caddo School Board has agreed to the State Education Department plan to bring in a private company to run Fair Park Middle School. 3rd Future is now trying to fill openings at the Shreveport school.
NPSO seeks suspects in Natchitoches business burglary
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s assistance to identify two men and a vehicle involved in the burglary of a business just outside of Natchitoches, on Saturday, July 20. Deputies responded to a reported burglary at a business in the 4100 block of...
Man arrested for murder of woman in Sabine Parish
MANY, La. (KALB) - Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that David Dawson Grimes, 49, of Many was arrested on Saturday, July 20 for the suspected murder of Marissa Freeman, 29, of Many. SPSO Sheriff Aaron Mitchell stated that Freeman was discovered dead at Apollo Plaza Apartments in Many some...
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