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‘It’s a win, win for everybody,’ radio personality ‘Big Ant’ on 50 Cent investment in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) —Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson was in Shreveport Wednesday and stopped by the local radio station to interview Big Ant Simmons. According to Simmons, the visit was kept under wraps. “It was defiantly planned; everything he does in the city is defiantly planned; I couldn’t...
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.
Shreveport sports medicine physician gives tips on creating an exercise training program
There was no shortage of top-tier professional sports to watch on July 13 and 14 — Wimbledon tennis, Tour de France cycling, Copa America soccer, the Scottish Open golf. And at the end of the month, the Summer Olympics in Paris will begin. I'm always in awe of the...
Back-to-school kit giveaway set for Saturday in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - SporTran, Healthy Blue Louisiana, and SPAR are hosting their annual drive-thru “Back to School Bash” school supply kit giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hattie Perry Recreation Center. Attendees will visit with community vendors, enjoy free snow cones, and pick up limited free...
‘Truly a milestone’: Shreveport man celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - July 17 is a special day for one Shreveport man. Lester Clark turned 100 years old!. His family hosted a special celebration at 5:30 p.m. at Podnuh’s BBQ on Mansfield Road to honor him. “And he’s in his right mind. He still has a reasonable...
Bastrop man in custody after leading police on high-speed chase
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Bastrop man has been arrested after leading multiple police agencies on a high-speed chase along Highway 165. According to the Monroe Police Department, shortly before 1 p.m. on July 17, officers were told that a person driving a blue Ford Fusion was driving south from Bastrop and holding a woman hostage.
WEATHER WATCH: Torrential downpours in forecast
Southwest Louisiana will be experiencing a wet pattern through the weekend with the possibility of torrential downpours that could lead to flooding. Joe Rua, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office, said a frontal boundary is moving into the region and is expected to interact with a moist air mass when it […]
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results & Overall Standings
Week 4: The Snow Cone Showdown Heats Up in Southwest Louisiana!. The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 4 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
Louisiana Living: NE Delta Human Services Authority
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, guest host Staci Albritton-Mitchell is joined by Dr. Avius Carroll and Tom Malmay as they discuss the partnership between the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority and the NELA Music Awards. For more information, watch the video below.
Louisiana Fans of Lululemon Made Aware of Concerning ‘Issue’
Fans of the style of clothing known as "athleisure" in Louisiana are quite familiar with the clothing line Lululemon. There are several places to purchase the brand's attire at stores in Louisiana. You can also find a large selection of their clothing online too. Fans of the brand like to...
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
See everyone running for public office across Louisiana as qualifying period opens
BATON ROUGE — The race for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish began to take shape for real Wednesday when incumbent Sharon Weston Broome and former Biden Administration official Ted James filed paperwork to enter the contest. Qualifying for local, state and federal offices opened Wednesday across Louisiana, and...
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