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Two LSUS students make startling scientific discovery, win prestigious award
Hanna and Eubanks learned of the project in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences. Since they began working on the project they have experienced their first trip out of the South, their first plane rides, their first research project experiences, their first wins in the field of science, and had a chance to try Korean barbeque.
Shreveport Police Department offers tips to keep your packages safe from thieves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ever go outside to retrieve a package you’ve been waiting weeks for, just to see that it’s vanished?. KSLA News 12 spoke with Shreveport police to get some tips on how to keep your items safe from package pirates. Police encourage you to have...
Shreveport Man Wanted for Battery of a Pregnant Woman
Officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a report of a violent domestic incident in the 4300 block of Illinois Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who reported that her live-in boyfriend and the father of her children, Phillip Crutchfield, had battered her. The victim is seven months pregnant.
What's causing the delay in Shreveport City Council approving Stageworks lease to G-Unit?
The Stageworks lease agreement between the city and G-Unit has been temporarily put on hold by the City of Shreveport attorneys, with approval from the Shreveport City Council deferred until ongoing negotiations are complete. Chairman Alan Jackson of the Shreveport City Council confirmed that city attorneys have requested the postponement to work out the agreement's details with G-Unit attorneys. ...
BGC confirms second Super 1 Foods coming to Ruston in 2025
A spokesperson from Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) has confirmed that the company will be building a second Super 1 Foods on Farmerville Highway in Ruston. Morgan Jones, Director – Communications & Community for the company, provided the LPJ the following statement in regards to the decision. Local speculation has...
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
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.
Louisiana Prepares for November 5 Election with Qualifying Procedures
BATON ROUGE, La. – As Louisiana gears up for the Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election scheduled for November 5, 2024, the Secretary of State has announced the qualifying dates and procedures for candidates. The qualifying period is set from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19, at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Landry ally makes push for Louisiana constitutional convention as fall election deadline nears
The push for a constitutional convention before the fall election is not over yet. A Republican megadonor and Gov. Jeff Landry ally is making a pitch to lawmakers on a framework for constitutional changes.
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