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Check out this restaurant coming to Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs skybox was buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the announcement of a new restaurant location at the casino and racetrack. On Wednesday, July 3, Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack announced that Lucky Palace would be bringing its historic business to the casino and racetrack. Mayor Tommy Chandler said,...
A Panda Express, a big Southern Trace renovation: See what's under construction in Shreveport
The monthly permits issued by the Permits and Inspections division of the City of Shreveport approved projects ranging from soup to nuts. Let's take a look. In the midst of all the demolitions the city's Property Standards division is having to help oversee on substandard and unlivable apartment complexes, Property Standards is still finding the bandwidth to award bids to demolish free standing residential houses.
Shreveport Olympian advocates for plant-based meals in schools in D.C.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A three-time Olympian based in Shreveport is off to his next mission in Washington, D.C. Kendrick Farris is on his next mission in Washington, D.C., where he will address the nation’s lawmakers on the topic of nutrition. “We have some meetings lined up with...
Job applications now accepted for Shreveport Amazon facility
SHREVEPORT, La. - The time is now to apply for one of Amazon's new positions at the Shreveport location. Applicants must pass a background check and a drug screening, and do not need prior experience or a resume. Amazon will train workers to learn everything they need to know to...
2 Shreveport buildings get new lives: See plans for Fairfield Building and former school
It's all done but finalizing the financing package, working out the architectural details, filing for historic tax credits, getting permits and other permissions and launching construction … Which is to say it's actually a pretty long way from done. But even with the myriad of details of two significant historic building conversions in front of him, Wednesday was a good day for Jeff Glover, a partner in the MGM Development Group of West Monroe.
Shreveport Has A Higher Population Than These 24 State Capitals
In the past, we've talked about how much bigger the city of Shreveport physically is than many major metro areas in the US. If you don't recall, Shreveport physically measures 123 square miles, which is larger than Pittsburgh, Boston, Miami, Baltimore, and Seattle (among others). That physical size is likely the biggest reason why Shreveport struggles to keep city infrastructure taken care of. When there's more road, sewer, street lights, and space to pay for than a city like Orlando, and you have far less people to fund it with taxes, you simply can't afford what you have.
Shreveport free food, giveaways, family-friendly outdoor event; details
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Looking for a free event this July 4th weekend? Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) will host a free event featuring free food, a ‘special guest appearance,’ and giveaways. According to SPAR’s social media, the ‘Family and Friends Fun Day’ invites the community to unite...
Shreveport dentists give back on Fourth of July
SHREVEPORT, La.- While many people are out celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family, others who are less fortunate will be searching for something to eat. But two Shreveport dentists are making it their mission to feed the needy during this freedom celebration. Smiles on Wheels owner Michael...
Gov. Sanders announces over $2 million allocation to Eureka Springs hospital as part of new program
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — The Eureka Springs Hospital is set to receive almost $2.3 million after a joint announcement from Governor Sarah Sanders, The Arkansas Department of Human Services (ADHS), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA) confirmed more than $9 million in funding will go towards helping the long-term sustainability of rural Arkansas hospitals.
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
Jeff Landry cuts funding for Teach For America, long-running but controversial teacher group
In the effort to remake New Orleans schools and shake up Louisiana education after Hurricane Katrina, few groups left a bigger mark than Teach For America, the national organization that trained hundreds of charter-school teachers and molded many future leaders, including a former state education chief. But now, more than...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Louisiana chemical facility fined, must carry out $150K in upgrades after 2023 fire
An explosion and fire last year at a St. Rose petroleum, chemical and renewables tank farm on the Mississippi River started when contract workers were welding on top of a large crude tank and fumes from residual oil inside the tank ignited, federal and state regulators say. Federal regulators faulted...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Vermilion Parish resident wins outstanding young farm woman of the year
A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. . Vermilion Parish resident Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2024. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.
Vermilion Parish wins Farm Bureau President's Award for fifth straight year
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 102nd Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the fifth year in a row. The 102nd Convention was held June 27-30, 2024 at the New Orleans Marriott. The President’s Award recognizes the parish...
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