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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...
Tish Boden Relocates To Cumulus Fayetteville NC As VP/Market Manager
Cumulus Media has announced that Shreveport LA VP/Market Manager Tish Boden will relocate to Fayetteville NC in the same role effective August 1. Boden joined Cumulus Shreveport in February 2019 as Director of Sales and rose to VP/Market Manager in December 2020. She previously served as SVP/Sales for iHeartMedia Jacksonville, and General Sales Manager for iHeart New Orleans and Cumulus Myrtle Beach along with Market President for Power 92.3 Inc. in Atlanta and account executive for Univision Las Vegas. She began her career as an AE and on-air at Citadel Broadcasting Little Rock.
Hot and humid Tuesday; rain chances move in tomorrow
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Tuesday! We have another very hot day ahead of us with highs in the upper 90s looking likely. Feels-like temperatures will rise to 105, if not more, and because of that fact a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire ArkLaTex. We could see a pop-up shower this afternoon but I expect most of the rain will hold off until tomorrow. Temperatures drop to the upper 70s overnight with mostly clear skies.
Business failures up, loan volume down and SBC businesses caught in the middle
"This is probably one of the most challenging years that I've ever seen in our industry and in small business overall," Ken Hale, BOM President and CEO told The Shreveport Bossier City Advocate. Times have never been "not tough" for small businesses, Hale said, but this year has been particularly...
White Rock MBC Welcomes Nathan Luellen for Five Nights of Revival
July 16, 2024 - White Rock Missionary Baptist Church is hosting five nights of revival with Bro. Nathan Luellen of Stockwell Road MBC of Bossier City, Louisiana starting Monday, July 22nd at 7pm nightly. Bro. Nathan also serves as an Instructor and as Dean of the Louisiana Missionary Baptist Institute...
Shreveport Police K9 “Hic” Arrests Burglar
On July 15, at approximately 12:27 AM, Shreveport Police Officers responded to a structural alarm at a residence in the 600 block of March Street. Upon arrival, officers noted that a window was open, and it appeared someone was inside the residence. Shreveport Police Patrol officers contacted Shreveport Police K-9...
The Center for Children and Families celebrates 25th anniversary
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Center for Children and Families is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping communities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Center has provided counseling, education and advocacy to thousands of families throughout its 25 years. The organization has grown from a small Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)...
Kip Holloway, known for work with the Red River Revel and the arts, dies
For years, Kip Holloway was the Red River Revel and the Revel was Kip. You couldn't miss him because he was always on the go and chances were good that the only breeze that might blow your way in "the hole" at Shreveport's Festival Plaza was the one generated by Holloway zooming past on his golf cart, ubiquitous straw hat on his head.
Louisiana State Police want your vote in the Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, Louisiana’s submission features a state police cruiser at the LARC Acadian Village in Lafayette. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says the village was chosen because, “it has a really, really nice facility. It has rustic Cajun homes, lazy bayous, tall oak trees and just… has a good background compared to our modern, updated, new state police patrol units.”
Community meeting held in regard to Caddo superintendent search
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The search continues for the next superintendent of Caddo Parish Public Schools. After long-time superintendent Doctor Lamar Goree left the district, accepting an administration position in the Dallas, Texas area. Community members are invited to participate in a series of meetings designed to gather input on...
More Talent From Scout Comics Added to Geek’d Con Lineup
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back this August. The dates are August 16-18 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event usually draws thousands of fans from around the country to meet and greet their favorite stars from movies, TV, and video games. Geek'd Con has become one of...
Back to School Bash provides supplies, resources to area students
SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is hosting a Back to School Bash at its St. Mary Medical Center location on Saturday, July 20. Attendees will receive a free backpack and school supplies, while supplies last. The event will be held 10 a.m. to noon at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – St. Mary Medical Center, 911 Margaret Place, Shreveport.
Group wants eligible Louisiana families to use extra SNAP food benefits before expiration
In June, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announced that a one-time payment of $120 per child would be loaded onto their household’s SNAP EBT card. SUN Bucks must be used within 122 days of the issuance date or the benefits will expire, DCFS said.
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