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Phase II of multimillion-dollar road work in Haughton begins
Haughton announced a recent capital outlay award which will allow the LA 157/3227 Project Phase II on Monday, July 1. This phase is estimated to cost approximately $7 million. Dodie Horton, Louisiana State Rep. said, "this town has grown by 33% over the last 10 years and the more capital outlay dollars we get the more it will be able to help us keep up with that growth."
5 Louisiana Towns People Are Leaving ASAP
Louisiana, known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and unique heritage, has always been a beloved part of the United States. However, several towns in the state are experiencing significant population declines as residents seek opportunities elsewhere. In a recent article by Pona Post, they compiled a list of a...
Big changes coming to the Town of Haughton
As announced during a press conference held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Haughton Town Hall, the Louisiana Legislature has approved funding for the expansion of Louisiana Highway 3227 (LA 3227). “It has been a project where you give a little and get a little. Finally, last week, we...
Haughton leaders hope Highway 157 expansion will attract business
HAUGHTON, La. - The town of Haughton continues to grow, and with that growth you need more infrastructure to handle more people and cars. There's also some businesses along state Highway 3227 that looked as if they were facing the wrong way. But that was done on purpose in anticipation of the highway's rerouting. But that wasn't done before the buildings were constructed. Now, however, a related highway project may bring some relief.
Shreveport activist reacts to Louisiana law setting harsher penalties for protesters
A new Louisiana law sets harsher punishment for anyone who disrupts traffic through public protesting. A bill signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry adds a conspiracy component to an extended state criminal statute that outlaws the obstruction of a highway, road, railway, airport runway or navigable waterway. ...
DOTD To Close Lanes of Several Caddo Parish Roads
It's that time of year. The time for bridge inspections, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced several of them in the coming weeks. To allow crews to properly do these inspections, the DOTD is advising all motorists of intermittent lane closures on a number of roads throughout Caddo Parish.
Shreveport mayor extends public health and safety emergency declaration
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport’s emergency declaration has been extended due to the three apartment complexes’ continued safety and health threat. On July 3, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux extended the public health and safety emergency in connection with The Jolie, The Pines, and Villa Norte apartment complexes. The...
7 BAFB airmen become U.S. citizens
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana (KTBS) -- Seven Barksdale Air Force Base airmen assigned to the 2d Bomb Wing became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony Tuesday morning at Hoban Hall. Barksdale AFB hosted its first-ever naturalization ceremony. The event was held in partnership with the U.S. Customs and Immigration...
Independence Day Extravaganza At Louisiana Downs
If you're looking for something to do on this 4th of July in Shreveport then this might peak your interest, especially if you're a country music fan. This 4th of July Louisiana Downs is throwing a huge event to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, with fireworks, food trucks, a kids zone, petting zoo, live races, and tribute concerts for Shania Twain and the late country legend Toby Keith.
Get ready for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's Christmas in July ‘Silver Bell Soiree’
What is the theme for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's first glittery fundraiser?. What was inspiration for this "Silver Bell Soiree" summer extravaganza?. Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home, Mar-A-Lago, which he lent to the Palm Beach Salvation Army free of charge for their holiday fundraiser. Though he did not attend, he did let them use it.
Newly elected Caddo Parish Sheriff makes history as first Black man to be sworn into office
Caddo Parish's first Black sheriff Henry Whitehorn was sworn in Monday. Whitehorn was elected to the position on March 23 after securing 53 percent of the in-person vote, a percentage that didn't change once the roughly 25,000 early votes were counted. Democrat Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nickelson in three separate...
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