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New Report Names Louisiana as Worst State to Live In
Sadly, Louisiana has made the wrong end of another list. We didn't even have Mississippi to prevent us from scraping the bottom. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2024's Best States to Live In and Louisiana ranked 50th. What was the methodology for making the Best...
La. Rep. Tammy Phelps & Salvation Army feeds Shreveport’s underserved community
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Salvation Army of NWLA and Louisiana House Representative Tammy Phelps (District 3) work to feed the underserved and homeless community for the annual “Ambassador for Good Day.”. The annual outreach event highlights The Salvation Army’s commitment to its community: to share hope and...
2024 study: La. ranks No. 37 in sales tax
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana ranks No. 37 in sales tax, according to a July 2024 study by the Tax Foundation. A chart from the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators shows that Monroe, Sterlington, West Monroe and both sides of Ouachita Parish have a total rate above 10% for each jurisdiction - including economic development districts.
First animal shelter to be built in Webster Parish
SPRINGHILL, La. -- An animal rescue in Springhill already known for saving hundreds of animals' lives through a rescue partnership in Maine is taking a big step forward with the construction of an animal shelter that will be first in Webster Parish. Michelle Lewis of Springhill, who co-founded LaMa Animal...
Beware: Scam targets Bossier City Water customers
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Scammers are falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the billing department for the Bossier City Water System; city officials want residents to beware. A news release from the City of Bossier City said scammers call customers to collect payment. “No one from the City...
From tickets to talent, here's everything you need to know before going to Geek'd Con
Don't be surprised if you see strange creatures walking around downtown Shreveport this weekend because once again Geek'd Con is back at the Convention Center with "The biggest Pop Culture event in the Ark-La-Tex." Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing the comic book and pop culture convention to North Louisiana, "We're proud...
Building at vacant Jolie Apartments catches fire
SHREVEPORT, La. - Firefighters were called out again to the Jolie Apartments in Shreveport Wednesday evening. This time, nearly 20 fire crews responded to the troubled complex on Quail Creek Road. According to the Shreveport Fire Department, authorities received a report from a passerby of black smoke coming from a...
McElroy Metal Appoints Dustin Watkins Northeast Sales Manager
Bossier City, LA – Dustin Watkins has been appointed Northeast Sales Manager for McElroy Metal, working out of the company's Service Center and manufacturing facility in Winchester, VA. In his role, Watkins’ duties include building a positive team culture, product training and managing/motivating the sales team. Before coming to...
Bossier City Council votes against term limits, sparks likely lawsuit
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier term limits seem to be moving one step forward and three steps back. On July 25th, Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler announced that voters will decide on term limits via a ballot initiative. However, the resolution was denied at Bossier City Council’s meeting on August...
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