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Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
New Haughton Martial Arts Class for Special Needs Students
Broadway Martial Arts Has Been Bustling Since it Opened in Haughton, LA. Several Haughton and North Bossier residents have loved having Broadway Martial Arts in the community and the latest announcement from their crew has us all loving them all even more. Broadway Martial Arts has announced a new class geared towards individuals with special needs.
Final phase of construction at PBS Pinchback Park to begin soon
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has just wrapped up Phase 2 of improvements at PBS Pinchback Park, located on Jefferson Paige Road. Improvements in this phase include a new ADA-compliant restroom, a metal pavilion with a concreted foundation and tamper-proof lighting, and eight ADA-compliant picnic tables. These improvements cost a total of $400,000.
Claiborne Parish School Board seeking qualified candidates
Claiborne Parish School Board is seeking a qualified applicant for the following position:. Applications may be obtained from the Claiborne Parish School Board website: www.claibornepsb.org. Please email copies of any credentials to cpsbapplications@cpsb.us or mail them to: Claiborne Parish School Board, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 600, Homer, LA 71040.
Shreveport Police Investigating Late-Night Carjacking
Shreveport Police were called to the scene of the Wendy's near the Pines Road Walmart at 11pm Wednesday (7/24/24) to reports of a carjacking. Upon arrival, SPD found the victim of the carjacking. The victim claims he was there to meet a woman he had been messaging on social media. According to the victim, when he arrived to meet the woman at Walmart, she complained of vehicle trouble.
Why Are Car Crashes in Shreveport Up Dramatically?
SHREVEPORT, LA - The latest numbers on problems on our roads is not good. Shreveport is seeing a dramatic spike in car crashes. These wrecks are happening all over the city. Police Chief Wayne Smith says we had just under 5,000 crashes in 2022 and more than 8,000 in 2023. Chief Smith says we are on pace to hit that 8,000 mark again this year. So far during 2024, there have been 4266 wrecks across the city.
Armed Felon Flees from Police, Arrested by SPD K9
SHREVEPORT, LA. Armed Felon Flees from Police, Arrested by SPD K9. On July 21, Shreveport police officers observed a Honda Accord traveling on Line Avenue with a canceled license plate. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated and fled. During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway and wrecked before finally coming to a stop at Kingston Road and Elmview Place.
Bossier Police Seeking Identity of Brake Time Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 05-24-2024, an unknown white male entered 1975 Airline Drive (Brake Time) and committed a Theft. He and a white female left the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade. If anyone knows the identity...
I-20 reconstruction hits a milestone. Here's when the $117M project could be complete.
Motorists by the end of next month could be driving on the first piece of rebuilt Interstate 20 in Bossier City since the highway was laid nearly six decades ago. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's I-20 reconstruction project in Bossier City hit a milestone earlier this month as contractors began pouring concrete to create new travel lanes. Though that is expected to be a long process, when the Old Minden Road interchange reopens — weather dependent — in mid- to late-August, the ramps will be the first new concrete open to drivers for that stretch of I-20 since its original construction in the 1960s.
Training for head start staff is underway in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - As teachers and students get ready to go back to school, school leaders are also getting prepared. “Well it’s a week-long training activity for our Head Start program. The teachers, the aids, the bus drivers, bus aids, family service advocates, cook aids, cook managers, all came back on the 22nd, taking various different courses and things that are mandatory for them to get acclimated going back to the children,” Lawrence Guidry, the CEO of Caddo Community Action Agency, said.
Community legal clinics set for August
SHREVEPORT, La. - Got legal questions? Volunteers for Youth Justice-My Community Cares has teamed with the Shreveport Bar Foundation to bring another legal clinic to the community. Attorney Mary Winchell will provide information that will cover domestic violence and family law, public benefits, housing, and consumer health and protection. If...
More than 3,500 citations issued to 18-wheelers drivers in I-20 construction zone
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Even though law enforcement has been enforcing the ban of big rigs on interstate 20 since December 2023, many drivers are still taking the risk to drive through the I-20 construction zone. “Our law enforcement partners have given out over 3,500 citations, and it’s really not...
Another rainy & cool day ahead for Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After another wet and cool July day across the ArkLaTex, showers will start to diminish temporarily as we head through the evening. Later tonight, more rain will start to approach from the southwest as yet another disturbance arrives. Overnight lows will hold in the low 70s along with plenty of humidity.
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