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NFL Hall of Fame inductee, Shreveport native Terry Bradshaw talks life, family and music in return home
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - “I’m nervous, I’m excited, I’m nervous. I want to do a good job and I want them to be proud of me.”. Terry Bradshaw’s latest adventure doesn’t involve football. But, a microphone and his voice. “It’s nervewrecking. You normally...
Children ingest water beads at Bossier City daycare; get medical treatment
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Bossier City police are investigating after children at a Bossier City daycare ingested water beads, causing several to seek medical treatment. One is in intensive care. Water beads, better known as Orbeez, are small, colorful balls that grow when they absorb water. Kelsey Hyatt, whose child...
Shreveport's Sam Burns one off British Open lead, in Sunday’s penultimate group
Thursday, Sam Burns was 6-over par through 11 holes. According to DataGolf.com, the former Calvary and LSU star had a 0.0-percent chance to win the British Open. Heck, it seemed like it was time to check on late Friday night flights to come back home from Scotland. “It wasn't what...
Haughton’s Peyton Stovall set to sign pro contract. Here's where he's headed
The 'dream' is about to become reality. “I am headed out today to sign and start everything in Arizona.”. Saturday, Peyton Stovall, the former Haughton and Arkansas star drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in this week’s 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, told the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate he's ready to take the next step.
50 Cent’s Festival Officially Moved; Here’s What You Need to Know
Yesterday it was reported that 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was going to be changing venues. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson reportedly was in Shreveport this week reviewing plans, participating in a fund raising event and just checking in on some of the things he's attempting to pull off in Shreveport.
Suspect arrested in Splendora found to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana
SPLENDORA, Texas – A suspect arrested after Splendora Police said he was found with illegal narcotics and a loaded gun in his car was discovered to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana. The Splendora Police Department said an officer pulled over a vehicle Saturday night for a...
Bishop Gorman 5 Star WR Derek Meadows Commits To LSU
Just a couple of days after the LSU Tigers got a commitment from a five star in DJ Pickett, the Tigers got themselves another top caliber prospect for the 2025 class in Bishop Gorman five star receiver Derek Meadows. The Las Vegas, Nevada product chose the Tigers over Alabama, Michigan,...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Low pay is driving away Louisiana's early childhood education teachers, survey says
While Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, most workers still don't earn a living wage, according to a recent survey. New Orleans, however, is tackling some of the problem through local taxpayer money — a major source of funding for early education that's helped standardize the minimum wage for teachers.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
Jim Beam column:Constitution plan resurrected
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, some public officials and legislators and one major GOP campaign contributor refuse to accept the message that Louisiana voters aren’t interested in anyone writing a quickie state constitution. Legislators gave Landry too many strong powers during their three sessions earlier this year and one ended up making it possible for him […]
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash
Natchez Man Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash NATCHEZ — Chadwick J. Nelson II of Natchez died in a one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at approximately 12:30p.m on Sunday. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the crash on Louisiana Highway 484. The initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Nelson, was […] The post Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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