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Schools take on Better Me, Better School Challenge to improve, earn cash awards
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Four high schools take on the challenge to be better and earn award money for their school’s programs and student activities. In the 2024-2025 school year, four Shreveport schools are taking on the Ryan Williams Better Me, Better School Challenge, which encourages awards for schools based on participation and good behavior. The awards that are given either go to the school’s athletic program or where the students and parents decide.
New Diana, Texas advances in Diamond Youth World Series
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - For the next two weeks the Diamond Youth World Series will call Bossier City home. One of the teams representing the Ark-La-Tex continues to fight for a championship. The team representing New Diana, Texas defeats North Carolina, 2-1 in the second-round of the Diamond Youth World...
College baseball legend, Wilbert Ellis, to host annual baseball camp
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - One of college baseball’s best returns to what he loves doing the most, coaching others. Longtime Grambling baseball coach, and new inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Wilbert Ellis will hold his baseball camp on Saturday. The event will take place at Zion...
THE CORDISH COMPANIES CELEBRATES MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE DURING‘TOPPING OFF’ CEREMONY FOR NEW $270+ MILLION LIVE! CASINO & HOTELLOUISIANA PROJECT
World-Class Gaming, Hotel, Dining, and Entertainment Destination to Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market. New Development Projected to Generate More Than $200 Million in City and State Gaming Tax Revenue in First Five Years of Operation; Create Approximately 1,500 New Jobs for the Region. Property Will Feature 30,000 SF...
26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7's rugby tournament returns this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An exciting event for the sport of rugby returns this weekend. The 26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7′s tournament returns this weekend to A.C. Steere Park in Shreveport. For more information, visit the Shreveport Rugby Club’s website.
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...
At NSU Career Center, Carrier aims to connect students with employers
Tiffany Carrier is bringing expertise in marketing, public relations and networking to help students at Northwestern State University find jobs. Carrier is the new Job Location and Development Officer in the university’s Career Center, where students can utilize resources and coaching to help find part-time student jobs as well as prepare for future professional careers.
Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme commits to Arkansas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme Jr. announced his commitment to play football at Arkansas on Friday morning at Youree Drive Middle School. The three-star offensive lineman chose the Hogs over offers from Tulane, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, the University of Houston, and Texas Tech. The senior feels that his time spent at Captain […]
Police: Security concerns eased for Humor & Harmony following venue change
According to the police department, Downtown Shreveport is the heartbeat of the city. Moving the main event allows SPD to stay close and best utilize partnerships with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and the City Marshall for extra support.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
Loving Little Ones hosts 2024 Pop-Up Shelter resource fair for displaced people
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Multiple organizations come together to provide assistance and resources to displaced people in Shreveport-Bossier. On July 26 - 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 2024 Pop-Up Shelter, a resource fair held annually to change the lives of displaced people, will be held at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds at the Ag Building, 3701 Hudson Street.
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...
3 arrested in connection with Marshall drive-by shooting
MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - Marshall police say three males were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Police say Abdiel Vences, 18, Jordan Hernandez, 17, and one unnamed minor were arrested just after midnight Thursday. Marshall 911 dispatchers received a call from someone reporting they had been shot at in the 1200 block of East Bowie. Police arrived and discovered that the shots did not hit anyone.
Emergency health and safety declaration for Shreveport 'death trap' extended
Shreveport's mayor has extended the emergency declaration at the Linwood Homes apartments, one of four apartment complexes where police currently have the power to remove and arrest people on the premises. Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Thursday extended for another 30 days the public health and safety emergency declaration for the...
Want to vend at Humor & Harmony? Here are more details about that and the festival lineup.
The city of Shreveport is working to spread the word about how to be a legal vendor at Humor & Harmony Weekend on Aug. 8-12. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate also has the latest information on weekend events and one location change. First, the events. The Humor and Harmony Weekend kicks...
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