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50 Cent’s G-Unit working to correct violations at recently purchased property
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit is working to resolve property standard violations at one of their newly purchased Shreveport properties. Violations at Jackson's 401 Spring Street property in downtown Shreveport are currently being addressed by his property manager, as confirmed by Property Standards Inspector Billie Davis. ...
Louisiana Fishermen Warned After Flesh-eating Bacteria Kills Texas Man
Fishermen and boaters in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast are being advised to exercise extreme caution after reports of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria was found lurking in the waters. According to Medical Xpress, this flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio, claimed the life of a 66-year-old Texas man. KHOU-TV reported that Randy...
Man flees from police after using forged cashier’s check to buy gun
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man bought a gun from a seller in the Shreveport Police Department parking lot with a forged cashier’s check and later was captured after leading officers on a chase. It began on August 16, when members of the Shreveport Police Department’s (SPD) Violent Crimes...
Juvenile arrested for alleged involvement in man’s death
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A 14-year-old has been arrested for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a man on Boone Street. On Aug. 21, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) arrested a juvenile who was allegedly involved in the Aug. 16 fatal shooting of Troy Ducote in the 3000 block of Boone Street. Witnesses had reported seeing Ducote being chased by what appeared to be juveniles before he was shot and killed.
Shreveport Man Guilty of Murdering Neighbor for Phone Charger
A Shreveport man who killed a neighbor in a dispute over a phone charger was found guilty as charged of second-degree murder in Caddo District Court Wednesday, August 21, 2024. It took the seven-woman, five-man jury in District Judge Chris Victory's court just a half hour to determine that Joshua...
Clock is ticking for Shreveport's Regions Tower. Here’s when the lights could go out.
"It's been the talk of the building," one receptionist at a Regions Tower business said Wednesday. "How are we going to walk up 22 floors to get to our office?" What happens next is a very real concern. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, four SWEPCO employees walked from their offices at...
Silvermoon Theatre Launches Fall Children’s Programs Now Open for Registration
The Silvermoon Theatre in downtown Texarkana has officially opened registration for its Fall Children’s Program, which runs from September 9 to November 11. The program is open to kids from kindergarten through 12th grade and offers a wide range of classes aimed at nurturing creativity, building confidence, and instilling a love for the stage.
Forbes names St. Bernards in ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024’ List
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024” list, joining a group of 25 employers in Arkansas. St. Bernards’ ranking marks the only organization based in Northeast Arkansas with a presence on the list. Forbes...
Escaped Missouri prisoner found in Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) - A man is back behind bars after U.S. Marshals said he escaped a Missouri prison last year. According to content partner KARK, Markel Hutton was arrested by U.S Marshals in Conway on Monday, Aug. 19. Hutton had escaped from the Bureau of Prisons in St. Louis...
Tyler-based Christian radio group buys station in Little Rock, Arkansas
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - For decades, East Texans have tuned into Christian radio station KVNE. Beginning Sept. 1, people in Arkansas will do the same. The flagship station’s owner, Tyler-based Encouragement Media Group, is expanding its reach by purchasing a Christian music station in Little Rock, Arkansas. “We have...
New manufacturing facility to bring more jobs to Pocahontas
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - A new manufacturing facility is set to be established in Pocahontas, bringing significant investment and job creation to the area. The project, led by Tate Industries, a market leader in raised access floors and data center management solutions, represents a significant investment and is...
Planning tables request for shed adjacent to hotel
An application to build a shed to house vehicles and provide storage space on a property adjacent to a local hotel will need some work before it will get the approval of the Eureka Springs Planning Commission. At its regular meeting held Aug. 13, the planning commission opted to table...
Old Arkansas hospital to be demolished
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Hot Springs leaders are moving forward with a plan to demolish the old St. Joseph Hospital, an iconic part of the historic Central Avenue. While it hasn't been a hospital for decades, it has a lot of Spa City history. City leaders said it's a...
City of Goshen weighing annexation project
GOSHEN, Ark. — The City of Goshen has scheduled public information meetings after announcing a planned annexation initiative to expand the city. The city's website describes the plan as "a significant development poised to reshape the community landscape and governance of Goshen and its surrounding areas." The project will...
Magnolia High School adopts a new year-round schedule
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Magnolia High School has adopted a new year-round schedule. The schedule is unique to what the school feels like they need. The teachers and students were experiencing fatigue throughout the semester. The school then decided to come up with a plan to allow breaks more frequently throughout the year. KTVE/KARD spoke […]
Forge Institute launches infrastructure grid pre-accelerator, mentorship programs
The Forge Institute announced Thursday (Aug. 22) the launch of Embers Xcelerator: Grid-Connected Cyber, a pre-accelerator program focused on growing innovations for grid-connected resilience. The group also announced the Forge Institute Mentorship Program, which is designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across a diverse array of grid-connected entities and utilities.
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