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Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Here are 4 new songs from Louisiana artists to listen to this month
Louisiana-connected artists continue to crank out new tunes. Here's a look at four singles — two country and one each in the soul and pop-rock genres — released so far this summer. Timothy Wayne. “God Made A Country Boy”. An aspiring country singer and LSU student majoring in...
Young Louisiana Innovator Develops Revolutionary Method to Purify Water from Microplastics Using Okra Juice
Ruston, LA – Vennela Malireddy, a promising sophomore from Caddo Magnet High School, has made significant strides in environmental science by developing an innovative method to remove microplastics from water using okra juice. This groundbreaking research was conducted at Louisiana Tech University’s Advanced Material Research Lab under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Shaurav Alam and doctoral engineering student Tulie Chakma.
Revealed – This is Louisiana’s Favorite Swear Word
A recent survey has discovered that residents of Louisiana actually do have a favorite swear word and because the word we love to not say in front of our mothers is so versatile we've managed to use it as a noun, a verb, an adjective, and I am pretty sure a few other parts of speech. Heck, I am sure someone somewhere even has this as their nickname.
Detached Flatbed Trailer Kills Bossier Parish Man on Lawnmower
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G was notified of a vehicle crash involving a truck and a man operating a lawnmower at his residence. The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 3 north of Kingston Road and ultimately claimed the life of 66-year-old Donald Ward.
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...
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.
Alumnus Trevor Bailey associate director of bands/director of athletic bands at Northwestern State
Things will look slightly different for Shreveport native and Northwestern State alumnus Trevor Bailey since he last entered Turpin Stadium in 2011. New stadium lights, new field turf, new band uniforms, and a new title. The former baritone section leader will now return to Northwestern State University in the newly formed position of associate director of bands/director of athletic bands. Bailey began his duties on July 15.
D.A.R.E holds Officer Training Conference in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - More than 150 officers from across Louisiana are in Shreveport for the D.A.R.E Officers Association Training Conference. The conference is being held at LSU Shreveport. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. Under the program, officers go into classrooms to teach kids how to resist peer pressure...
What's causing the delay in Shreveport City Council approving Stageworks lease to G-Unit?
The Stageworks lease agreement between the city and G-Unit has been temporarily put on hold by the City of Shreveport attorneys, with approval from the Shreveport City Council deferred until ongoing negotiations are complete. Chairman Alan Jackson of the Shreveport City Council confirmed that city attorneys have requested the postponement to work out the agreement's details with G-Unit attorneys. ...
Tatianna Burns guilty of second-degree murder
A Shreveport woman accused of shaking a baby to death was found guilty of the crime Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Caddo District Court. The trial was originally to have been before a jury, but as jurors were about to be chosen Monday, July 8, defendant Tatianna Jenell Burns, 42, asked for a bench trial before District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr.
Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
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.
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