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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.
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.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Jim Beam column:Constitution plan resurrected
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, some public officials and legislators and one major GOP campaign contributor refuse to accept the message that Louisiana voters aren’t interested in anyone writing a quickie state constitution. Legislators gave Landry too many strong powers during their three sessions earlier this year and one ended up making it possible for him […]
On This Day: Airline golfer captures a Shreveport junior title for third straight year
Hayden Bigby had enough of the “age group” victories at the Shreveport City Amateur golf tournament. He wanted the whole enchilada. On this day 15 years ago, the 15-year-old rising sophomore at Airline stayed poised through a weather system midway through the back nine of the final round at Querbes Park Golf Course. His 1-under performance over the final nine holes propelled him to a three-stroke victory in the overall competition.
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 […]
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...
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...
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...
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.
BREAKING NEWS: Town of Jonesboro Under a Water Boil Advisory – AGAIN!
Around 9:00 am on Saturday, July 20th, Town of Jonesboro Mayor, J. “Spike” Harris, announced that a WATER BOIL ADVISORY has been put in place for the Town of Jonesboro water system until further notice. According to Harris, early Saturday morning low water pressure started being reported prompting...
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.
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.
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...
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