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Olympic capsules: We've got details on the 35 LSU, Louisiana athletes competing in Paris
PARIS — It’s a long way from the quiet practice gyms, sun-splashed tracks and echo-filled swimming pools of Louisiana to the grand stage of the Olympic Games. But that’s where 35 current and former LSU and Louisiana athletes have gathered, to compete in Paris in the Games of the 33rd Olympiad.
Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use...
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Minden Man Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder of Girlfriend
CADDO PARISH, LA- Spencer guilty of girlfriend's murder. A man who shot his girlfriend seven times at their residence on Dallas Street last August was found guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Caddo District Court. It took the nine-woman, three-man jury in District Judge Michael Pitman's court...
Tonya Kizzia Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
Rodney Kizzia is pretty sure he won the lottery when his wife Tonya stepped into his life!. In his nomination letter, he told us just how amazing Tonya is, and it was obvious to us that Shreveport/Bossier is a much better place because Tonya is here. It's her dedication and...
Dollar Mania donates uniform vouchers to Caddo School Board
SHREVEPORT, La. - Dollar Mania has given uniform vouchers to the Caddo Parish School District so kids can have something to wear when they head back to class. Business owner Rami Musa on Thursday gave the district 250 uniform vouchers to distribute to students of their choice. The voucher is...
Help Bossier City Police Catch This Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06-23-24, An unknown black female entered 2061 E. Texas Bossier City, La. 71111 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
New Phase Of I-20 Construction Will Cripple E. Bossier Traffic
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has just upped the ante in regards to travel in Bossier City. As DOTD enters into the newest phase of the $117 million I-20 reconstruction project, motorists are advised that beginning Tuesday, August 6, the Industrial Drive (LA 782-2) interchange ramps will be closed for reconstruction.
Shreveport's mayor wants tighter rules for vacant downtown buildings. How did owners respond?
Shreveport property owners and other stakeholders were welcomed to Government Plaza Thursday morning with advice and concerns about implementing a planned city code change meant to require registration and better upkeep of vacant downtown buildings. The City of Shreveport is preparing code revisions which would put stricter rules on vacant...
Which team is expected to win 9-team District 1-5A football in 2024? Where is your school?
While Captain Shreve romped to the District 1-5A football title last fall behind quarterback Quortni Beaner, running back Jamarlon Otis and offensive lineman Devin Harper, a repeat of that effort isn’t predicted this fall. In an anonymous poll of the league’s coaches, Airline was selected as the overwhelming favorite...
LSUS crushes summer enrollment record
SHREVEPORT – On the heels of an overall enrollment record this past spring, LSUS announced a new summer enrollment record of 7,512 students Wednesday. The new summer record is up 20 percent from this past summer and bested the previous mark of 6,998 from Summer 2021. Increases in both...
DeSoto deputies attend DARE conference
Deputies with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office attended the annual D.A.R.E. Conference held at the LSUS. from July 15 through 19, and hosted by Northwest Louisiana departments in the State of Louisiana. Lt. Natasha Jones with DPSO helped host the event, along with President Jason Jones from Shreveport PD....
Bossier City to host 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission is thrilled to announce that Shreveport-Bossier will host the 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) Division I & II World Series from Thursday, July 25th to Wednesday, August 7th at Tinsley Park in Bossier City. This event is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of approximately $4 million. 750 young athletes and their families will be in town for the competition, supporting local businesses through shopping, dining, and hotel stays.
Ark-La-Tex sports card collectors unite for Shreveport Card Summer Card Show this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - “If you want a good show with quality vendors, with a lot of traffic, it’s a lot of planning. But, that’s what makes it fun.”. Veteran sports memorabilia collector, Colvin Roberson, knows what it takes to put on an event. This weekend, he’s throwing together the Shreveport Summer Card Show - bringing everyone’s childhood back to life.
DQ, Children’s Miracle Network team up to help children at Christus Health
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Dairy Queen was turning sweet treats into life-changing miracles for kids Thursday (July 25). Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System is expanding its clinic and opening a new Christus kids clinic in Coushatta. DQ partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network to donate $1 for every Blizzard sold...
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