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Jerry Edwards Jr. sworn in as 1st Black federal judge for Western District of Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Following a formal appointment back in December of 2023, Shreveport attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. was ceremonially sworn in at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17. It was a momentous occasion for Judge Edwards as he became the first Black judge to...
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Days Inn Burglary Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06/10/2024, An unknown Hispanic Male entered a room at 1836 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City, La. 71112 and committed a Burglary. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
This Comic Artist Brings His Creepy Work to Shreveport
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...
50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival Moves Venues
SHREVEPORT, LA - There could be a big change comin for the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been in town reviewing the plans and checking out the sites for this massive event. He is planning to bring in several events as part of this weekend of celebrations.
Shreve Memorial Library will change its hours next month
SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreve Memorial Library is making a change to its hours of operations for full-time library branches. The change comes as visits to the library on Sunday afternoons has declined. “In order to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we are reducing the number of library branches open...
Are you a model? Local agency is looking for talent
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Idea Path, a Shreveport marking agency, is searching for seniors over sixty and young adults over 26 to participate in their latest photoshoot campaign. Idea Path shares they are looking for a diverse group of seniors to feature in a photo shoot for a Senior Living Campus...
SporTran makes plans for Humor & Harmony Weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - SporTran will help shuttle eventgoers during the big Humor & Harmony Weekend festival. Ahead of 50 Cent’s Humor and Harmony Weekend, SporTran has planned zip line rapid shuttles for festival goers. Park and ride locations:. St. Vincent Mall. Louisiana Board Walk. More will be added...
Man awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to slaying of unarmed victim
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A man pleaded guilty in the 2021 slaying of a man at a Shreveport trailer park. The Caddo District Attorney’s Offices said in a news release that 20-year-old Nikolas Brown agreed to a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of La’Derrick Grant, 19, in the Pinecrest Trailer Park on September 7, 2021.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
NBC 10 News Today: Mitch in the Morning
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, NBC 10’s Mitch in the Morning is live at the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana to preview their upcoming Back Pack and School Supplies Give Away. For more information, watch the video above.
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
GSU to host Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference in collaboration with LSU, McNeese
In a historic collaboration with Louisiana State University and McNeese State University, Grambling State University will serve as the host location for the 2024 Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference. Set for September 5-7, 2024, the event will take place in the Betty E. Smith Nursing Building auditorium, bringing together educators,...
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.
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