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Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana celebrated 'Topping Off' ceremony Wednesday
The first-land based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier area marked a significant milestone Wednesday, July 17. The Cordish Companies held a 'Topping Off' ceremony for the new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana — a project that will serve as a regional destination for entertainment and economic growth. ...
BPCC Launches Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Division of Business and Technology proudly announces the launch of its Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative. This innovative program provides 15 participants enrolled in BPCC’s College Transition Program with three free courses, a free certification exam, and a $200 monthly stipend. The program prepares students for promising careers with leading companies such as AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon.
First LSUS students to gain hands-on experience in National Fellowship at Barksdale Air Force Base
The National Security Fellowship Program selected the first two students from LSUS to work alongside the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) unit on Barksdale Air Force Base.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Number of Medicaid users in Louisiana drops
(The Center Square) – Registration for Medicaid in Louisiana dropped 18.5% from about 2.1 million to 1.7 million over the last 12 months, according to a recent report. More than two-thirds of nonrenewals were terminated for procedural reasons, meaning registration forms incorrectly completed or not completed. Across the United States, about 1 in 3 Medicaid enrollees never completed the renewal process. Medicaid is health insurance program for low-income and people...
BPSO K-9s Bady, Django, Magnum get body armor
BENTON, La. -- Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9s Bady, Django and Magnum will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K-9 Bady’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by HCBOA." K-9...
Henderson to serve life-plus prison term
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, July 16, 2024 to the mandatory life term by District Judge John D. Mosely Jr.. She was sentenced to another 20 years in prison, to be served consecutively, for conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Skate with Shreveport at Saturday’s Skate Bash
This Saturday brings the Shreveport Skate Bash to Caddo Common Park in downtown Shreveport, put on by Nionea Anderson with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). Starting at 6 pm on Saturday, July 20th, the community is invited to bust out their roller skates or skateboards to enjoy the local skate scene together. If skating isn't your forte you're still happily invited to attend with music, face painting, and food trucks on site. The Skate Bash will be a family-friendly event with security on location to keep everyone safe and the wheels rolling. The best part of all is the entire event will be free to attend.
Race is on for Louisiana's new Black congressional district that includes Shreveport
Candidates began lining up Wednesday for Louisiana's new majority Black 2nd Congressional District with boundaries that stretch from Baton Rouge to Acadiana to Alexandria to Shreveport that favors Democrats. Democrat state Sen. Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge, who is seeking a return to Congress after a three-decade absence, and Republican former state Sen. Elbert Guillory of Opelousas, who said he wants to preserve the GOP majority in the House, are familiar faces who qualified Wednesday at the...
Bonvenu Bank Names Clint J. Davis as Chief Financial Officer
Shreveport, LA – [Date] – Bonvenu Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Clint J. Davis as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 15 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance, Clint brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this key leadership position.
Shreveport man sentenced for murder of acquaintance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man who shot and killed an acquaintance will serve the rest of his life in prison. On July 17, Torail Thomas, 44, was sentenced to the mandatory term for the second-degree murder of Da’Twaine Broomfield in the Highland neighborhood on Nov. 10, 2022. Broomfield...
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.
Wednesday is Tattoo Day. Here are places to go in Shreveport-Bossier to get ink.
July 17 is National Tattoo Day, so if you’re in the mood to add some new ink or get your first tattoo, here are some places you can go in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Voodoux Tattoux | 3650 Youree Dr. This local award-winning tattoo shop comes highly recommended and rated...
Two LSUS students make startling scientific discovery, win prestigious award
Hanna and Eubanks learned of the project in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences. Since they began working on the project they have experienced their first trip out of the South, their first plane rides, their first research project experiences, their first wins in the field of science, and had a chance to try Korean barbeque.
Women's Basketball sophomore Katembo signs with NAIA power LSU-Shreveport
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western Matadors Women's Basketball sophomore Fatima Katembo has signed to continue her career at the four-year level, signing to play at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Katembo played in 31 games this past season, making 29 starts for the Matadors. The forward from Kent, Wash., averaged 4.9...
Shreveport Police Department offers tips to keep your packages safe from thieves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ever go outside to retrieve a package you’ve been waiting weeks for, just to see that it’s vanished?. KSLA News 12 spoke with Shreveport police to get some tips on how to keep your items safe from package pirates. Police encourage you to have...
From the Desk of the District Attorney
Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all look forward to working collaboratively with the Sheriff to address issues in our community and court system. And I send condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sandra McCalla, a tiny lady who was a giant in our local community. The Head Gator will sorely missed and fondly remembered, even by my City of Byrd!
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