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One of SPAR’s pools in Shreveport closing for remainder of season
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) announced Thursday (July 25) that one of its pools is closing for the remainder of the summer season. Airport Park pool is closing due to mechanical issues requiring specialized parts and repairs. SPAR says the swimming season will be over by the time the repairs can be made, so the pool is closing now.
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.
BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
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.
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
NBC 10 News Today: Miss Louisiana Interview
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, Olivia Grace George joins NBC 10’s Abby Price and Hannah Clark to discuss what her journey has been like going for Miss Louisiana From Miss Watermelon Festival. For more information, watch the video above.
Northwest Louisiana State building gets more money, 'will look like the rendering'
Fans of the sleek, modern design of the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building got a win Thursday when members of the Office Facilities Corporation Board voted to increase the budget for the project. "We're trying to sort out exactly what the number is, but the hard cost increase is supposed...
KATC’s Rob Perillo Explains How Saharan Dust Tames Tropical Development
Louisiana is bracing for another active hurricane season; if anything can tame the tropics, it's the plume of dust that comes off the African coast, the Sarahan Dust. For years we've heard meteorologists reference the Sarahan Dust in their forecasts for tropical development in the Atlantic, but do we know what the dust does to the tropics to halt tropical development?
CALLING ALL VENDORS: City of Shreveport outlines process for vendors to participate in Humor & Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend is coming to Shreveport Aug. 8-11, and the city wants vendors to be ready. The city says G-Unit will select food trucks from the city’s vendor list; all vendors must meet city requirements and be permitted. G-Unit is also partnering with the Red River Revel to line up vendors at Festival Plaza. The city says banned vendors will not be allowed to set up without first going through the city’s permitting process.
Buyer steps in for Louisiana hospital amid national chain's bankruptcy
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe may soon be under new ownership after its parent company, the bankrupt Steward Health, received a bid for the hospital this week as it tries offload around 30 hospitals across the country. American Healthcare System, a California-based company formed in 2021, offered $500,000...
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
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