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Caddo firefighters are raising money to help captain after freak accident. Here's how to help.
A Caddo Parish fire captain is recovering after an off-duty brain injury earlier this week, and his friends and family would welcome any help in making that easier for him. Caddo Fire District No. 4 Capt. Freddie Martin was injured Tuesday while working on a lot in Blanchard, running over some wire with a tractor which sent a metal fragment through his skull. Now his fellow firefighters are soliciting donations to help his family.
Latest Announcement Is Great News For Minden Drivers
Great news this morning for drivers in the Minden area who frequent I-20. In an update from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, we learn that there will be no daytime lane closures of both directions of I-20 at LA 531 today as previously announced. Earlier this week, DOTD...
DPPJ to consider settlement offer on pending reapportionment lawsuit
MANSFIELD, La. – The DeSoto Parish Police Jury will meet behind closed doors Monday to consider another settlement offer from a group of parish voters who have challenged the reapportionment plan approved last year. Settlement negotiations have been ongoing since April. The Police Jury has rejected each one. U.S....
Authorities respond to stabbing at West Monroe Dollar General; suspect arrested
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On August 16, 2024, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing at Dollar General on Arkansas Road in West Monroe, La. The victim was reportedly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. According to authorities, the victim was involved in an altercation with 33-year-old Tiffany […]
Walgreens Meltdown Now Affecting Thousands Of Stores Including Texas
Like so many brick and mortar retail stores across Texas, it appears to be another case of one step forward, two thousand steps backwards for Walgreens in the Lone Star State and throughout the rest of the United States. In the above link you will be able to read how...
Where to Brunch During Geek’d Con Weekend in Shreveport
Things Are Looking Geeky All Over Shreveport-Bossier This Weekend. Geek'd Con 2024 is happening this weekend Friday through Sunday, August 16th through the 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center in Downtown Shreveport. Every year there are so many new faces that come to Geek'd Con, really there are a lot of people with various questions regarding Geek'd Con.
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Check Out These Great Events in Texarkana and Beyond This Weekend
What a great weekend for a little road trip. This weekend it's all about fun with a lot of great events taking place beyond Texarkana. Senior Summer Ball at the Mall takes place at Central Mall. This is a fun and informative health fair for anyone 60 and older to come and enjoy. The fun will be from 9 AM to 1 PM on Friday, August 16.
LSU professor weighs in on generative AI and the classroom
SHREVEPORT – Generative artificial intelligence and its impact on higher education. These two worlds have been on a collision course since ChatGPT exploded in popularity in late 2022. But LSU professor Dr. Andrew Schwarz, who visited LSUS as the keynote speaker for the university’s Campus Kickoff on Thursday, believes...
Louisiana’s Most Commonly Committed Crimes
While we love to have have good time in Louisiana, we also have our fair share of crime. Actually, it seems Louisiana might have our unfair share of crime according to the statistics. Out of all of the crimes committed in Louisiana, what are the most common?. Louisiana Incarceration Rate.
Rallying Together For A Louisiana Korean War Veteran’s Burial Expenses
Acadiana is known for wrapping their arms around those who are in need, and this time money is needed to help with burial expenses for a Korean War veteran from New Iberia. While Joseph Henry does have a place of burial next to his wife who has already passed on, there are other costs associated with his burial that are needed.
Cumulus Makes Louisiana Programming Moves
And there’s more — Cumulus has also appointed a new support team in Baton Rouge that includes the promotions of LaTangela Sherman (below, left) to Assistant Program Director of the four-station Baton Rouge group, and Glen Roberson (center) to Music Director of Urban AC duo KQXL (Q106.5)/Baton Rouge and KMEZ 102.9/New Orleans. The company has also elevated Vincent Thomas (right) to APD of KNEK and KRRQ/Lafayette.
Louisiana interstate bridge Biden, Trump identified as notorious finally set to be replaced
Construction to replace Louisiana's most notorious bridge on Interstate 10 could finally begin this year, ultimately clearing a national chokepoint for cross-country commerce. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and his Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue this week announced a financial "notice to proceed" for the new $2.3 billion Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. ...
Boone Street shooting victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man shot and killed at his residence in west-central Shreveport Friday has been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner's office. Troy Ducote, 35, was shot following some type of altercation in his house in the 3000 block of Boone Street in the Werner Park neighborhood. He was pronounced dead at 9:04 p.m.
Driver killed in 18-wheeler incident identified
SHREVEPORT, La. - A driver killed in an 18-wheeler incident just after noon Wednesday has been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner's office. Isaac Zamudio Valadez, 41, of McAllen Texas, was assisting a fellow driver to disconnect a trailer from the cab when the driver backed the rig over Valadez. He was taken to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Pops Out At 50 Cent’s Festival
In a recent turn of events, Diddy accuser Lil Rod made a surprising appearance at 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony Weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lil Rod, whose real name is Rodney Jones, is currently suing Diddy for a whopping $30 million for sexual assault and other disturbing allegations. His presence at the G-Unit rapper’s event caught the attention of many, including Uncle Murda who shared a video of their interaction on social media.
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