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Man found guilty of capital murder in double homicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY – Our news partners at KETK report that a man was found guilty on Monday of capital murder in the deaths of two people who were shot after a trail ride in Cherokee County. According to the district attorney’s office, a witness testified that Devon Harris, of Shreveport, La., was driving back to Louisiana from a trail ride in Cherokee County with friends when they began arguing. Harris, also known as “Nooney Bugg,” pulled the car over on Highway 79 North near Rusk County, officials said, before he grabbed a pistol and shot both Ronnie Pearson, 20, and Jakari Hogan, 23.
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.
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.
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...
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."
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.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
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.
Marilyn Manson accuser shares new statement: “I stand tall, unafraid”
The woman behind a Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit against Marylin Manson has publicly identified herself as Bianca Allaine Kyne. Kyne sued Manson, born Brian Warner, in 2023, and accuses him of abusing her at age 16 in New Orleans in 1995 and in New York in 1999 after she turned 18.
Shreveport Police Investigating Hearne Ave Homicide
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Investigate Homicide. On July 15th, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Shreveport Police Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call at Westover Street and Velva Street. While responding, officers observed two vehicles leaving the scene in opposite directions on Hearne Avenue. Officers attempted to stop both vehicles, but neither yielded to emergency lights or sirens.
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.
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...
Henderson to serve life-plus prison term
SHREVEPORT, La. - A Shreveport woman who shot her husband and then doused his body with gasoline must serve life in prison, and then some, a Caddo district judge has ruled. Charlene Henderson, 45, found guilty in June of the May 16, 2022 second-degree murder of Larry Clark, also 45, was sentenced Tuesday to the mandatory life term. She was sentenced to another 20 years in prison, to be served consecutively, for conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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