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Louisiana City Tops List of Cities to Not Buy Property In
Experts are warning investors that they should not buy property in some U.S. cities, and one Louisiana city makes the list. While we often like to think that our state is prospering, there are some parts of the "Bayou State" that are not doing as well as others, and perhaps that is why one city makes the list of worst cities to invest property in.
Shreveport Woman Sentenced to 40 Years for Stabbing Death
A Shreveport woman who killed an elderly man in the Sunset Acres neighborhood with a knife pleaded guilty to the slaying this week and was sentenced to 40 years at hard labor. LaKendra Wesley, 37, pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to manslaughter in the June 2018 death of Kenneth Miller before District Judge Ramona Emanuel. Wesley also pleaded guilty to unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, receiving a six-year sentence, to be served concurrently with the manslaughter term.
Monroe man accused of robbing family member at gunpoint for PlayStation 5; arrested
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On June 6, 2024, officers of the Monroe Police Department were dispatched to Wilson Street in reference to an armed robbery that occurred on Orange Street. Upon arrival, officials met with the victim who claimed he met his relative, Deon Bonner, on Orange street to sell Bonner a PlayStation 5. Bonner […]
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
On Gulf Coast, an Activist Rallies Her Community Against Gas Exports
Over the last few years, the Gulf of Mexico has become ground zero for the U.S. liquid natural gas boom. The region has five LNG export facilities in operation, and at least 16 new export facilities have been approved or are under construction or regulatory review. Roishetta Ozane, a Lake...
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Sky High Pay for These Shreveport Teaching Jobs
SHREVEPORT, LA – With school set to begin in just a few weeks, one Shreveport school is trying to fill some jobs and the salaries are sky high. You might recall the Caddo School Board has agreed to the State Education Department plan to bring in a private company to run Fair Park Middle School. 3rd Future is now trying to fill openings at the Shreveport school.
Cordish tops off a $270 million casino outside of Shreveport
The Cordish Companies, whose Live! Casinos continue to materialize in malls and sporting districts nationwide, have topped off a new one in Bossier City, La. Located along the Red River in Bossier City, directly across from Shreveport, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than 47,000-sq.-ft. of gaming space; 1,000 slots and electronic table games; 40 live action table games, and a sportsbook.
SLT presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with actors Tessa VanderKuy and Kyle Boston about SLT's new production of Beautiful, opening July 18 at Shreveport Little Theatre. SLT's production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is directed and choreographed by Laura Beeman Nugent, with musical direction by Adam Philley and Wallace Rakoczy as Production Stage Manager. Shalem Carr serves as Assistant Choreographer for the production. Allison-Rebekah Miller will take the stage as Carole King, with Luke Digilormo portraying Gerry Goffin. Tessa VanderKuy and Kyle Boston will play the songwriting duo Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, respectively. Heather Roan will appear as Genie Klein and Scott Hardwick will be Donny Kirschner. Representing the 60's pop group The Drifters are Braden Tucker, Jarius Knowles, Donovan Roe, and Saige Williams, in addition to The Shirelles – Barbara Holmes, Sachiri Henderson, Charleszette Roe, and Tierra Williams. The cast of historical 60's musicians includes Barry Larson as Neil Sedaka, Ron Walsworth, and Nathan Gay as The Righteous Brothers, Daniel Moore as Lou Adler, and LisaAnn Kemper as Marilyn Wald. Ensemble members include Alissa Smith (Lucille), Brittany Gay (Betty), Raeven Bullock, Shalem Carr, Camryn Orr, and Leo VanderKuy.
Bossier City Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 07/01/2024, Two unknown males entered 1832 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City, La. 71112 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of these individuals or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
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...
It's been hot in Louisiana so far this year, but not as bad as 2023. Here are the numbers.
Temperatures throughout Louisiana have been historically warm for the first six months of 2024, data released Thursday showed, but not as hot as last year and significantly below the record for the same time period. Louisiana's average temperature for January through June was the 12th highest on record for that...
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