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A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
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 approved by the FDA is to take the pills to induce an abortion at […]
How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
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-Bossier losing low-price stores, more could be closing. See which ones.
Just days after announcing its decision to close Louisiana stores in Shreveport, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Houma and Slidell, Conn's HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That move, according to the furniture news site Furniture Today, will affect some 25,001 to 50,000 creditors owed between $1 billion and $10 billion dollars.
Watch E.T. With the Stars of the Film in Downtown Shreveport
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours here: https://geekdcon.ticketspice.com/geekd-con-2024. Two of the guests...
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.
How to Get Into the Shreveport Sports Card Show For Free
The Shreveport Card Show is coming back for their traditional summer show. The event is set for this Saturday and Sunday, July 27th & 28th, at the Acrosports and The Fieldhouse on American Way in Shreveport. Over the last 30 years, the world of sports collectible has blossomed into a...
Cedar Grove shooting leaves man injured
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man is recovering after a shooting Thursday night in Shreveport's Cedar Grove neighborhood. Police say the 39-year-old man was walking at the intersection of Gideon Street and Rentur Street when he was either grazed or hit by a bullet. He was taken to the hospital by...
Vendors needed for Humor & Harmony. Here's what you need to know
The City of Shreveport posted on its Facebook Wednesday afternoon that is calling all vendor for the upcoming Humor & Harmony Festival weekend. The Humor & Harmony Festival begins Aug. 8 and continues through Aug. 10 at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. ...
50 Cent Announces Celebrity Basketball
50 Cent has been making quite the buzz around Shreveport as he claims "All Roads Lead to Shreveport." Next month's Humor & Harmony Weekend has added a Celebrity Basketball Game to the lineup of events. Announced earlier today tickets are set to go on sale at 10 am tomorrow, Friday, July 26th.
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