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50 Cent & Keith Sweat Trade Shots Over Upcoming Public Appearances
50 Cent and Keith Sweat have gotten into a public disagreement over a complicated web of upcoming events, and the question of who’s showing up to each of them. For a solid month, Keith Sweat has been listed as one of the celebrities who will be attending 50’s Humor & Harmony Weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 8-11. Specifically, he’s billed as one of the performers at the 50 Cent & Friends Concert on August 10 at the city’s Municipal Auditorium.
Emergency health and safety declaration for Shreveport 'death trap' extended
Shreveport's mayor has extended the emergency declaration at the Linwood Homes apartments, one of four apartment complexes where police currently have the power to remove and arrest people on the premises. Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Thursday extended for another 30 days the public health and safety emergency declaration for the...
Webster School District mourns loss of one of its leaders
MINDEN, La. — The Webster Parish School Board is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Assistant Superintendent Kevin Washington died unexpectedly Tuesday, according to Superintendent Johnny Rowland Jr. “Mr. Washington was beloved and highly respected by scores of people that knew him. I am proud to say...
Downtown property owners express support and concern over proposed ordinance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—On Thursday morning, downtown Shreveport property owners met with Mayor Tom Arceneaux and property standards committee chairwoman Tabatha Taylor to discuss a proposed ordinance affecting property standards. The mayor announced the meeting and invited property owners to discuss resolving downtown blight and property improvements. Most of the...
Louisiana state rep. arrested on DWI charge in Ascension Parish, state police say
GONZALES, La. — Louisiana State Representative Kendricks "Ken" Brass, D-Vacherie, was arrested on Friday for drunk driving, according to the Louisiana State Police. The incident happened shortly after midnight when a state trooper saw a "2018 GMC Yukon swerving in and out of the travel lane while traveling on LA 44 near Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish", the release said.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Bally’s Corp Announces Merger with Queen Casino & Entertainment, Expanding Louisiana Operations
Baton Rouge, LA – Bally’s Corporation has announced a definitive merger agreement with Standard General L.P., its largest stockholder, to acquire the company’s outstanding shares for $18.25 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $4.6 billion, represents a 71% premium over Bally’s 30-day volume weighted average price prior to Standard General’s initial acquisition proposal. The merger will see Bally’s combine with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (QC&E), expanding its portfolio to 19 gaming and entertainment facilities across 11 U.S. states, including two key properties in Louisiana.
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
DeSoto Uniform Ministry sets pick up dates
Get ready for the new school year with the DeSoto School Uniform Ministry sponsored by DeSoto Parish United Methodist Churches. DSUM helps ensure every DeSoto student has the uniforms needed to help them succeed. Parents, take your child to the following locations to receive school uniforms for the 24-25 school...
Michael Birrer of UAMS release study results on treatment for incurable cervical cancer
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., a nationally and internationally known expert in gynecologic oncology led a study that lasted two years into the bispecific antibody Bintrafusp alpha, according to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Birrer serves as director of UAMS' Winthrop P. Rockefeller...
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