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Front to bring early day storms today and heat relief this week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – On the heels of the weekend that brought brutal heat with highs at or above 105 degrees, we will have some relief rolling in that should make it easier to be outside for much of the week. An incoming ‘cool front’ has been stirring up...
Shreveport Police Make 12 DWI Arrests Over the Weekend
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Department makes 12 DWI Arrests over the weekend. The Shreveport Police Department continues to intensify its efforts to combat impaired driving, resulting in a significant number of recent DWI arrests. The following individuals have been charged as part of this ongoing initiative:. · Bell, Yinessa –...
Bossier History: Motobu, Continued: A Marine’s Best Friend and Sgt. James F. Brown
Last week’s article featured the story of a shell-shocked and abandoned Japanese war dog named Motobu, for the north Okinawa peninsula where he was found, who was rescued by some US Marines of the 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Division, including a young man from Bossier City, Sgt. James Francis “Frank” Brown, Jr. It would be, I’d hoped, a “feel-good” story of a rescued German Shepherd and “his” Marines. But as I did more research, I learned that Motobu’s Marine Reservist Frank Brown, who attended Bossier High School and served as a volunteer Bossier City firefighter, had been killed on May 20, 1945, when he was shot in the hills of Okinawa, which were pitted with caves and passages hiding Japanese fighters. Here is more of Frank Brown and Motobu’s story.
Fire in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood leaves one firefighter with minor injuries
A home in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood went up in flames Sunday evening, injuring one firefighter. According to Shreveport Fire Department, just after 6:50 p.m. Aug. 18, first responders were dispatched to the 1800 block of Gilbert Drive on reports of a fire. ...
Landry announces launch of largest broadband expansion program in state history
Special to the American Press Gov. Jeff Landry today announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program. This program allows for the distribution of $1.355 billion in funding to support broadband access throughout the state. This initiative will expand broadband access to 140,000 locations — including 100,000 homes (60,000 of which are in rural parishes), 35,000 […]
Investigation underway into Spirit Night shooting at Bossier High School
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Spirit Night at Bossier High School turned into a violent night Monday when one person was shot and another suffered a medical emergency during a disagreement in the parking lot behind the football stadium. It happened around 8:30 p.m. after Spirit Night, an event where feeder...
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MIAMI - More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer.The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the job Friday in response to AT&T's failure to bargain in good faith. Workers have been attempting to reach a new contract since June. The labor organization said AT&T did not send representatives to the bargaining table who had the authority to make decisions and that the company has reneged on agreements made in bargaining."Our...
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Louisiana Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Louisiana shoppers in Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Find Out How Low Louisiana Ranks When It Comes To Gender Equality
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Here in South Louisiana we are raised to respect our wives, moms, maw maws, and women in general. For the most part, I'd say we do a good job, but that ends when you leave Acadiana. With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking just 43rd for gender equality worldwide, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women's Equality in 2024 to determine where women receive the most equal treatment in American society. Where does Louisiana rank?
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