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New Christmas Park is Coming to Stonewall
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office made a huge announcement in 2023 that they would be uniquely celebrating the magic of Christmas and everyone in the community was invited. Did you know that DeSoto Parish holds the newest record for the tallest Christmas tree structure in the world? This idea has been in the works since early 2023. Stonewall unveiled the tallest Christmas tree structure in the world. A fun festival was built around the magnificent tree and that has since grown into something epic.
Clearing up Shreveport's water now means scraping sludge
The manganese in Cross Lake remains a problem for the Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department weeks after it began discoloring the drinking water. The newest reason it hasn't yet been solved is the mountains of sludge at the bottom of city treatment tanks. The dissolved manganese contamination of Shreveport's drinking...
Live! Casino celebrating construction milestone in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is celebrating an important construction milestone in Bossier City. The Cordish Companies hosted a topping off ceremony Wednesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the final beam being placed atop the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Hundreds of people attended the event to show their support.
50 Cent goes viral and creates RNC talk, Shreveport Humor & Harmony preparations continue
In an interesting twist, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has found himself part of the conversation surrounding the shooting of former President Donald Trump. Talk of the rapper attending or performing at the Republican National Convention broke as his 2003 song “Many Men” about surviving a shooting went viral in the wake of the assassination attempt. Users on social media were posting photos of the former president to the lyrics "Many men wish death upon me. Blood in my eye, dawg, and I can't see. I'm tryin' to be what I'm destined to be."
Want TSO Back in Bossier? Make Your Voice Heard
Back in the day, one of the staples every holiday season was Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. It was like clock work. Temps would start to cool off, we'd get the announcement, then we'd go rock out to TSO. But then, just one year out of...
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Shreveport Green to host downtown cleanup in preparation for Humor & Harmony festival
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Come out and help make Shreveport beautiful!. The countdown is on for Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Humor and Harmony festival, and Shreveport Green wants to make sure the city is looking its best. KSLA’s Donna Keeya spoke with Shreveport Green’s executive director, Laura Jones, about how they are preparing for the downtown cleanup.
Shreveport Fire Department Honors a Very Special Dog
Toby is a Very Special Dog That Has a Love for Firetrucks. Ryan and Nicole Hurd rescued Toby. The Hurds said Toby and his littermates were abandoned in a ditch in Shreveport 13 years ago and luckily all the pups were adopted by loving families. Toby has always been obsessed with sirens for a long time his owners say that Toby runs out every time he hears a siren and he howls along with sirens. Toby was recently diagnosed with cancer and the Hurds were told there isn't much they can do for Toby besides keep him comfortable.
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally entertains crowds all weekend at Louisiana Downs
Bossier City ushered in one of the summers most anticipated events over the weekend at the Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino. Hot air balloons covered the racetrack field Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, as the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission hosted its eighth CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally. ...
Shreveport native serves as part of US Pacific Fleet
PACIFIC OCEAN-July 13, 2024 Seaman Isaiah Pearson, from Shreveport, La., stands port lookout watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77). O’Kane, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict.
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!
So you want to start a business? This Shreveport workshop was a start.
As she looked across city council chambers on Monday morning, June 15, it seemed to Shreveport City Council member Tabatha Taylor that a lot of people wanted to do business in Shreveport. They had come to 505 Travis Street for a free informational workshop that was prompted by the calls...
Empower & Thrive: Community health and education day
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – RISE Shreveport is excited to announce the “Empower & Thrive” Community Health and Education Day on Saturday, July 20th at the Bill Cockrell Community Center. This event, starting at 7 a.m., is a relaunch initiative of the “Fight for You” campaign, in which...
Caddo schools to hold community meetings for superintendent search
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Caddo Parish Public Schools is calling on community members to join a series of meetings aimed at gathering input for the search for a new superintendent. These sessions are an opportunity for parents, students, and other stakeholders to express their views and priorities for the...
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport holding Back to School Bash
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is hosting a Back to School Bash ahead of the 2024 school year. Attendees will get a free backpack with school supplies. Organizations will also be present, providing child safety checks, school stress relief, mental health information for children, healthy snack ideas and more.
Shreveport holds workshop to help festival businesses
SHREVEPORT, La. – Over 50 business owners gathered in the Shreveport City Council Chamber Monday to learn the requirements for obtaining permits from the city. Council members Tabatha Taylor and James Green put together a one stop shop for all kinds of businesses that want to be a part of local festivals.
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