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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.
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Shreveport Police Take Felon With a Firearm Off The Street
On July 12th, members of the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Market. During the stop, officers made contact with Adrian Maythorn, 24 years of age. VCAT members found that Maythorn was armed with a handgun. Further investigation revealed...
Award Winning Texas-Based Comic Creator Heads 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. The guest lineup will include...
Health Matters: Tips for Back-to-School Success
Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. The summer school break will soon end, and children will be going back to school. On this Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer will be joined by Dr. Michelle Yetman, clinical psychologist, and Tryphena Jenkins, psychology intern, with the Children’s Center at LSU Health Shreveport. They will share tips on back-to-school readiness, from sleep schedules, to new school anxiety, to study habits, and more, to help children have a successful transition back to school. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.
Tracking the Tropics: When will the tropics come back alive?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After a somewhat active start to the season with three named storms checked off the list in six weeks, things have quieted down. But when will they get active again?. Since Beryl’s demise last week, Saharan dust has taken over the Atlantic, Caribbean and at...
Shreveport police make arrest in domestic shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man is behind bars following a domestic shooting Monday night in Shreveport. Police were called to the 4900 block of Werner Avenue just before 10:30 where a woman had been shot. Detectives arrested Elijah Smith, 24. He's been charged with one count of domestic abuse battery...
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
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.
NSU Alumnus Selected as Director of Athletic Bands
Things will look slightly different for Shreveport native and Northwestern State alumnus Trevor Bailey since he last entered Turpin Stadium in 2011. New stadium lights, new field turf, new band uniforms, and a new title. The former baritone section leader will now return to Northwestern State University in the newly formed position of associate director of bands/director of athletic bands. Bailey began his duties on Monday.
1 killed, 1 arrested in Werner Park shooting; victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting Monday night in the Werner Park neighborhood that claimed a man's life. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Brion Morris, 21. He was taken to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he died.
Mayor to hold meeting on proposed vacant property ordinance
SHREVEPORT, La. - A big change could be coming to the way Shreveport treats vacant properties downtown. A new ordinance would push people to either maintain the property or put it up for sale. Mayor Arceneaux is holding a meeting for downtown property owners to discuss the proposed ordinance at...
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