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Fatal crash into lawnmower; Bossier man identified
BENTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On July 4th, Louisiana State Police was notified of a vehicle crash involving a truck and a man operating a lawnmower at his residence. Louisiana State Police (LSP) stated the crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 3 north of Kingston Road. Troop G’s preliminary investigation found that the victim operated a zero-turn lawnmower in his yard.
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.
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.
Shreveport Police Investigating Hearne Ave Homicide
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Investigate Homicide. On July 15th, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Shreveport Police Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call at Westover Street and Velva Street. While responding, officers observed two vehicles leaving the scene in opposite directions on Hearne Avenue. Officers attempted to stop both vehicles, but neither yielded to emergency lights or sirens.
Award Winning Texas-Based Comic Creator Heads to Geek’d Con
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours here. The guest lineup will include...
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
50 Cent goes viral and creates RNC talk, Shreveport Humor & Harmony preparations continue
In an interesting twist, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has found himself part of the conversation surrounding the shooting of former President Donald Trump. Talk of the rapper attending or performing at the Republican National Convention broke as his 2003 song “Many Men” about surviving a shooting went viral in the wake of the assassination attempt. Users on social media were posting photos of the former president to the lyrics "Many men wish death upon me. Blood in my eye, dawg, and I can't see. I'm tryin' to be what I'm destined to be."
Henderson to serve life-plus prison term
SHREVEPORT, La. - A Shreveport woman who shot her husband and then doused his body with gasoline must serve life in prison, and then some, a Caddo district judge has ruled. Charlene Henderson, 45, found guilty in June of the May 16, 2022 second-degree murder of Larry Clark, also 45, was sentenced Tuesday to the mandatory life term. She was sentenced to another 20 years in prison, to be served consecutively, for conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Tish Boden Relocates To Cumulus Fayetteville NC As VP/Market Manager
Cumulus Media has announced that Shreveport LA VP/Market Manager Tish Boden will relocate to Fayetteville NC in the same role effective August 1. Boden joined Cumulus Shreveport in February 2019 as Director of Sales and rose to VP/Market Manager in December 2020. She previously served as SVP/Sales for iHeartMedia Jacksonville, and General Sales Manager for iHeart New Orleans and Cumulus Myrtle Beach along with Market President for Power 92.3 Inc. in Atlanta and account executive for Univision Las Vegas. She began her career as an AE and on-air at Citadel Broadcasting Little Rock.
Shreveport police make arrest in domestic shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man is behind bars following a domestic shooting Monday night in Shreveport. Police were called to the 4900 block of Werner Avenue just before 10:30 where a woman had been shot. Detectives arrested Elijah Smith, 24. He's been charged with one count of domestic abuse battery...
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...
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