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Two day Youth Basketball Camp is coming to Shreveport
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A two-day Youth Basketball Camp is coming to Shreveport led by Mike Theus, the ‘legendary’ Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball coach and referee of two-plus decades. According to the hosts, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation (Caddo Parks), the basketball camp will be...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
'It was a great crowd,' Caddo Parish Schools held a community meeting for the next superintendent
More than a dozen concerned citizens showed up to one of the six community meetings held by McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. on Tuesday, July 16, in part of the search for the next Caddo Parish School District superintendent. The meeting was held at C.E. Byrd High School and Dr. Barry Carroll a...
Coroner ID's Shreveport's 36th homicide victim
Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has named the 36th homicide victim in Shreveport for 2024. On July 15, Brion Morris, 21, was wounded in an altercation at Westover Road and Velva Street just after 11:45 p.m. He was transported to Ochsner LSU Heatlh where he was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. ...
From the Desk of the District Attorney
Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all look forward to working collaboratively with the Sheriff to address issues in our community and court system. And I send condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sandra McCalla, a tiny lady who was a giant in our local community. The Head Gator will sorely missed and fondly remembered, even by my City of Byrd!
50 Cent visits Shreveport ahead of upcoming Humor & Harmony festival in August
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 50 Cent was in Shreveport Wednesday, July 17 ahead of his upcoming Humor & Harmony festival. The festival is scheduled for Aug. 8-11 at various locations in Shreveport, including Independence Stadium. While in town, 50 stopped by local radio station, KDKS, to interview with longtime radio...
Shreveport Pastel Society reunites, holds reception highlighting artists using pastel
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Artists with the Shreveport Pastel Society are reuniting after a three-year hiatus, and are showcasing artwork again. On July 20, from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., at The Glen Retirement Center, 403 Flournoy Lucas Road, the Shreveport Pastel Society will be hosting a reception for its current exhibition, Artists of the Summer.
LSUS senior involved in education policymaking discussions through fellowship
SHREVEPORT – Working the front desk in the LSUS Student Success Center, senior Louise Linh Tran helps connect students with valuable academic resources. But Tran wanted to do more than just help individual LSUS students. The psychology major was accepted into a Postsecondary Policy and Advocacy Fellowship with Complete...
BPCC Launches Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Division of Business and Technology proudly announces the launch of its Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative. This innovative program provides 15 participants enrolled in BPCC’s College Transition Program with three free courses, a free certification exam, and a $200 monthly stipend. The program prepares students for promising careers with leading companies such as AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon.
Skate with Shreveport at Saturday’s Skate Bash
This Saturday brings the Shreveport Skate Bash to Caddo Common Park in downtown Shreveport, put on by Nionea Anderson with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). Starting at 6 pm on Saturday, July 20th, the community is invited to bust out their roller skates or skateboards to enjoy the local skate scene together. If skating isn't your forte you're still happily invited to attend with music, face painting, and food trucks on site. The Skate Bash will be a family-friendly event with security on location to keep everyone safe and the wheels rolling. The best part of all is the entire event will be free to attend.
Race is on for Louisiana's new Black congressional district that includes Shreveport
Candidates began lining up Wednesday for Louisiana's new majority Black 2nd Congressional District with boundaries that stretch from Baton Rouge to Acadiana to Alexandria to Shreveport that favors Democrats. Democrat state Sen. Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge, who is seeking a return to Congress after a three-decade absence, and Republican former state Sen. Elbert Guillory of Opelousas, who said he wants to preserve the GOP majority in the House, are familiar faces who qualified Wednesday at the...
The Center for Children and Families celebrates 25th anniversary
The Center for Children and Families is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping communities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Center has provided counseling, education and advocacy to thousands of families throughout its 25 years. The organization has grown from a small Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program in Monroe to a nationally recognized organization that serves over 4,000 clients a year. Around 275 staff and volunteers serve communities in Monroe, Crowley, Shreveport, Louisiana and Clinton Mississippi.
Award Winning Texas-Based Comic Creator Heads to Geek’d Con
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. The guest lineup will include...
Another hot day with rain on the way!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Wednesday! It’s another hot day in the ArkLaTex with highs in some locations likely rising to the upper 90s, feels-like temperatures will rise to 105 or higher. Showers are expected to move in late this afternoon and continue into the night. Some rumbles of thunder wouldn’t be surprising and the rain could get pretty heavy at times. Lows tonight will drop to the mid-70s with increasing clouds.
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