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50 Cent visits Shreveport ahead of upcoming Humor & Harmony festival in August
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 50 Cent was in Shreveport Wednesday, July 17 ahead of his upcoming Humor & Harmony festival. “We’re about three weeks out now and we’re preparing. 50 is in town making sure everything is right. He’s got his personal hands on it and we’re getting ready,” said Orville Hall, G-Unit’s growth adviser.
Louisiana caretaker found guilty of shaking toddler to death
SHREVEPORT, La. (TCN) -- A woman has been convicted of killing a toddler she was caring for in her home in 2020. The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office announced that a jury found 42-year-old Tatianna Burns guilty on Thursday, July 11, of second-degree murder in connection with the death of an 18-month-old child, identified by the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate as Angel Wong. Burns is set to appear in court again on July 23 and faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.
Coroner ID's Shreveport's 36th homicide victim
Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has named the 36th homicide victim in Shreveport for 2024. On July 15, Brion Morris, 21, was wounded in an altercation at Westover Road and Velva Street just after 11:45 p.m. He was transported to Ochsner LSU Heatlh where he was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. ...
Louisiana Storm Threat Grows as ‘Cold Front’ Pushes Into State
Viewers of KSLA Television in Shreveport witnessed a rather strange event during the television station's noon broadcast on Wednesday. It was on that broadcast that a man with unusually high hair uttered two words that just don't make sense in Louisiana during the month of July. I actually saw this with my own eyes and heard Austin Evans, that's the high hair guy, say the words "Cold Front".
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
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.
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...
Louisiana Fisherman Catches Enormous Record Breaking Alligator Gar
A Louisiana fisherman recently set a new Toledo Bend fishing record by catching an absolutely massive alligator gar weighing in at almost 300lbs. Toledo Bend is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, covering approximately 185,000 acres and stretching over 65 miles. Known for its abundant fish...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Revealed – This is Louisiana’s Favorite Swear Word
A recent survey has discovered that residents of Louisiana actually do have a favorite swear word and because the word we love to not say in front of our mothers is so versatile we've managed to use it as a noun, a verb, an adjective, and I am pretty sure a few other parts of speech. Heck, I am sure someone somewhere even has this as their nickname.
Scattered storms to last several days
Starting today, a stormy pattern for Acadiana will last for several days and could bring heavy bouts of rain at times. A few coastal storms are possible this morning followed by widespread scattered storms during the afternoon as rain chances increase to 50-60%. Severe weather is not expected and the risk for flash flooding should […]
Louisiana City Lands on List of Worst Cities to Buy Property
SHREVEPORT, LA – This is one of those lists that is really disappointing. I don’t know if I believe much of what is in this report. But it’s bad news for one Louisiana city. What Is the List?. This is a list of the worst cities to...
Live! Casino Construction Hits Milestone
LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today marked a significant milestone in the construction of the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market during the “TOPPING OFF” ceremony for the new $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities.
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.
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Another Epic Comic Book Artist is Coming to Geek’d Con
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: https://geekdcon.ticketspice.com/geekd-con-2024. The guest lineup will...
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