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Altice USA Launches $30 a Month `Entertainment TV’
NEW YORK—Altice USA’s Optimum is launching Entertainment TV, a new internet TV package of 80 plus channels for $30 a month that is available exclusively on Optimum Stream. Optimum Stream is a Android-powered streaming device offering access to streaming apps that is available to Optimum Internet customers. As part of the launch of Entertainment TV, the company said that it is expanding its Optimum Stream offering to nearly 1.5 million homes across markets in its West footprint, including Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas, with further expansion planned for later this year. Optimum Stream is already available to all Optimum internet customers...
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...
Jerry Edwards Jr. sworn in as 1st Black federal judge for Western District of Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Following a formal appointment back in December of 2023, Shreveport attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. was ceremonially sworn in at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17. It was a momentous occasion for Judge Edwards as he became the first Black judge to...
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Days Inn Burglary Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06/10/2024, An unknown Hispanic Male entered a room at 1836 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City, La. 71112 and committed a Burglary. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
This Comic Artist Brings His Creepy Work to Shreveport
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...
LSUS College of Business extends accreditation with AACSB
SHREVEPORT – The accreditation of LSU Shreveport’s College of Business has been extended by the most prestigious business accreditation body, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. LSUS is part of an exclusive worldwide group with less than six percent of colleges and business schools earning AACSB...
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System to host 40th annual NICU reunion celebration
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System will celebrate its 40th annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Reunion on Sunday, July 21. The event, themed “Adventure Awaits,” will take over the West Wing Conference Room from 2-4 p.m. to recognize NICU graduates at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. “More than anything it’s...
50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival Moves Venues
SHREVEPORT, LA - There could be a big change comin for the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been in town reviewing the plans and checking out the sites for this massive event. He is planning to bring in several events as part of this weekend of celebrations.
Shreve Memorial Library will change its hours next month
SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreve Memorial Library is making a change to its hours of operations for full-time library branches. The change comes as visits to the library on Sunday afternoons has declined. “In order to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we are reducing the number of library branches open...
Are you a model? Local agency is looking for talent
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Idea Path, a Shreveport marking agency, is searching for seniors over sixty and young adults over 26 to participate in their latest photoshoot campaign. Idea Path shares they are looking for a diverse group of seniors to feature in a photo shoot for a Senior Living Campus...
SporTran makes plans for Humor & Harmony Weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - SporTran will help shuttle eventgoers during the big Humor & Harmony Weekend festival. Ahead of 50 Cent’s Humor and Harmony Weekend, SporTran has planned zip line rapid shuttles for festival goers. Park and ride locations:. St. Vincent Mall. Louisiana Board Walk. More will be added...
Man awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to slaying of unarmed victim
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A man pleaded guilty in the 2021 slaying of a man at a Shreveport trailer park. The Caddo District Attorney’s Offices said in a news release that 20-year-old Nikolas Brown agreed to a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of La’Derrick Grant, 19, in the Pinecrest Trailer Park on September 7, 2021.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
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...
NBC 10 News Today: Mitch in the Morning
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, NBC 10’s Mitch in the Morning is live at the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana to preview their upcoming Back Pack and School Supplies Give Away. For more information, watch the video above.
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