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Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Schools are now required by state law to put 988 on the back of student ID’s
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Teen suicide is an epidemic that has only gotten worse over the years. According to the Department of Health, it’s the 14th leading cause of death in Louisiana and the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-34. A new state law taking effect this year requires the 988 suicide prevention hotline number on the back of student IDs.
Blue Bell Announces Popular Retired Flavor Will Make a Return to Louisiana, Texas Stores
Summer in Louisiana is not complete without your favorite Blue Bell ice cream flavor. They recently asked fans to vote for their favorite retired flavor for a chance to see it back on store shelves. Blue Bell always offers a variety of classic flavors, but the focus of The Great...
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
Woman Moves Into Texas Home-What 98-Year-Old Neighbor Does Has Her in Tears
A Texas woman has told Newsweek how she was reduced to tears after her new 98-year-old neighbor paid her a visit. Last month, Kelly McDuff and her fiance bought their first home, in the city of Richardson. She said she was "a little nervous" about the move to a new town, but a visit from her new neighbor helped ease some of those worries.
Sunday alcohol sales pass Bossier City Council
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Bossier City Council has updated the city’s alcohol laws. The council passed an ordinance on Tuesday that will allow Sunday alcohol sales. Retailers were already allowed to sell beer and wine, but this ordinance now allows liquor to be sold on Sundays between 7 a.m. and midnight.
Where to celebrate, watch fireworks on July 4th in Shreveport, Bossier City
From the lake to the river, the roses to the racetrack, here are six places to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch fireworks displays. Louisiana Downs is celebrating the life and legacy of country music icon and horseman, Toby Keith, on Independence Day. There will be live racing with all of the races named after Toby Keith songs. There will also be a free kids zone and petting zoo, local food trucks, a live musical performance, and fireworks show.
Shreveport Welcomes World Champ Mark Henry
Former Olympian and World Heavyweight Champion, Mark Henry is coming to Shreveport this august for Geek'd Con. Mark Henry started his athletic career as a powerlifter at age 18, earning himself the name of World's Strongest Teenager after setting world records for his age, that title would follow him into adulthood as the World's Strongest Man. Henry would take part in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and won several medals in the Pan American Games, later retiring from weightlifting after suffering a back injury. Henry began his pro-wrestling career in 1996 and would go on to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
What's Happening: July 5-7
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's another weekend full of events in the ArkLaTex. The Fun Zone Glow Nights will be held at the Fun Zone Downtown Shreveport every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. July , 2024. 400 Texas Street. Price:Free Admission. Time:8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Fruit...
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...
Caddo DA Holding Youth Leadership Academy in Shreveport
The Caddo Parish District Attorney's office, in partnership with Shreveport Community Renewal Friendship House, Volunteers for Youth Justice and the Multicultural Center-The South, will host the first-of-its-kind, weeklong Caddo DA Youth Leadership Academy, encouraging middle school students from diverse backgrounds across Caddo Parish to dream and fulfill a productive future.
Here's the guy who makes Sportspectrum's Firecracker 5K run smoothly
When more than 2,000 participants converge on the Mall St. Vincent parking lot Thursday morning for the annual Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Race for Research, few will notice when the massive event goes off without a hitch. While it’s hard to predict the unpredictable in a race that involves the very...
Justice principal hires assistant principals from Poe and Luther Jackson
Sean Rolon, the new principal of Justice High School, has hired two assistant principals from other local schools. Ashley Nelson comes from Poe Middle School where she has served as an assistant principal since 2021. Before that, she was a high school assistant principal in Shreveport, La., and a middle...
Pride Month closes in Shreveport with Rainbow Rave
Shreveport’s night life lit up on Friday, June 28 for the fourth annual Rainbow Rave at Bear’s Bar & Grill. The event is hosted by the former Miss Louisiana USofA, ZaZa Gigante. The night featured queer trivia at and a drag show, with music by DJ Lomax The...
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