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SPD, DA: No arrest, prosecution of former KTBS news director
SHREVEPORT, La. – Former KTBS News Director Bill Lunn will not be arrested or prosecuted following an investigation by Shreveport police, who said there is no evidence of improper communication between him and a juvenile. Instead, a forensic investigation of Lunn’s phone indicates text messages sent to him had...
Second man arrested, third one sought in Kennedy Street homicide
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shreveport police on Wednesday arrested a second person in connection with a deadly shooting last month on Kennedy Drive. And the search is on for a third suspect. Detectives arrested Lejerrion Lee, 22, for second-degree murder. Everett Henderson, 23, is already behind bars charged with second-degree murder...
Man arrested for DWI after running stop sign, crashing into police car
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man is now in jail after striking a Shreveport police officer’s patrol car and fleeing the scene Saturday night (Aug. 10). At approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer was patrolling Youree Drive when a vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with the officer’s police cruiser at the intersection of Youree Drive and East Herndon Street, according to officials with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD).
Tech Opens Up the 2024 Season Against Nicholls
RUSTON, La. – The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs soccer team opens up the 2024 athletic season with an in-state matchup on the road against the Nicholls Colonels. LOCATION: Thibodaux, La. (Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex) STATS: LATechSports.com/Stats. SERIES RECORD: LA Tech leads 8-0 LAST MEETING: Won, 8-1 | Sept. 7, 2023...
Homeless man arrested after allegedly threatening people with knife during Humor & Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police responded to a report of a homeless man with a knife, who was allegedly threatening event attendees during Humor & Harmony. On August 10, during Humor & Harmony, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of a homeless man armed with a knife on the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. Witnesses reported that the man threatened people attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
Louisiana One of the Deadliest Places to Be
Louisiana has struggled with violent crime for a long time. Since at least 1979 Louisiana has always had a murder rate greater than the national average, at times being over double the national average. A recent study from Zinda Law Group sheds more light on Louisiana's violent crime problem, as well as the other states with high rates of violent crime.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Webster High all class reunion marks 102nd anniversary
MINDEN, La — A reunion of all classes of Webster High School culminated Sunday, after four days of celebratory festivities marking the school's 102nd anniversary dubbed “Centennial + 2.”. The event included a gospel concert, the Blue and White Ball — a salute to the school colors -...
Louisiana State Champion Colin Candebat to Compete for Henderson State This Fall (2024)
A versatile threat in the water, Candebat looks to score high in several events for Henderson at the New South Conference Championships. Current photo via Colin Candebat. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Life-saving airlift rescues over 100 dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters
More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from Louisiana to New Jersey on Tuesday morning as part of a life-saving mission for shelter pets. The "Good Flights" airlift, which was conducted by Greater Good Charities in partnership with Clear The Shelters, Hill's Pet Nutrition and The Animal Rescue Site, involved dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Louisiana. Some of the rescued pets are considered to be harder-to-place or vulnerable, such as large dogs, homeless cats and asymptomatic heartworm-positive dogs.
British energy giant reports violating toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana wood pellet facilities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above their permitted limits. Drax is a key provider for British utilities and one of the renewable […]
STREET CLOSURE: City of Ruston announces that Clay Street will experience closure starting on Thursday, August 15th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the city of Ruston, Clay Street between Martin Luther King Drive and Avon Avenue will be closed for a utility replacement starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024, until further notice. The city apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The Public Works Department can be reached at […]
Shreveport Mayor Hails Rapper 50 Cent for Transformative ‘Humor & Harmony’ Weekend Which Boosts Community Spirit
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has taken to social media to thank Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson for a very successful Humor & Harmony weekend which took place Aug. 8-11 in the city’s Red River District.. “Thank you for believing in Humor and Harmony,”...
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