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Louisiana Republican chair at RNC wins praise from other delegates
Eric Skrmetta was still buzzing about the Republican National Convention a week after he had returned home to Metairie. Skrmetta, a third-term member of the Public Service Commission, chaired the Louisiana delegation at the convention. That meant it fell to him to fill the time-honored role at political party conventions...
A man is dead following a shooting in Bossier City
A Bossier City man is dead after he was shot in the chest. Bossier City Police Department reported that on Saturday, July 27, just before 7:20 p.m. officers were called to the 1600 block of East Texas Street on reports of shooting. ...
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: EarthShare Gardens, 241 Encore Lane, Scott, is dedicated to producing organic food to address local issues...
Mostly dry conditions with a chance for showers in the afternoon
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The sunshine starts to peak back out today as the cloudy and dreary weather is coming to an end! Along with this increase in sunshine, Sunday brings higher temperatures and a chance for isolated showers that will mainly run through our Louisiana parishes of the ArkLaTex. High’s will be in the upper 80′s and lower 90′s today with the humidity possibly making it feel like the triple digits for those not receiving much rain, which will be the northern half of the region.
Juvenile shows up at hospital, shot multiple times
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is investigating after a juvenile showed up at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. On July 27. at 11:07 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department responded to a shooting call after a juvenile victim showed up at a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Find out how to get a weekly $10 coupon for lunch in downtown Shreveport
The Shreveport Downtown Development Authority is bringing back the "Lunch on Us" promotion beginning Tuesday, August 6 and ending Wednesday, Sept. 25. The DDA will be giving out 100 coupons per week — worth $10 each — on a first-come, first-served basis, toward a meal at downtown restaurants. Coupons are limited to one per person per week, age 18 and up.
2 children found safe following abduction, 2 people arrested
SHREVEPORT La. - Shreveport police announced on Saturday that 1-week-old Zarimia Washington and 3-year-old Zachariah Washington have been found safe after officers say they were abducted. Aries Washington and Jaycee Craig have both been arrested in the case. Both children are now in the custody of the Department of Child...
Keith Sweat Shades 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony Festival After Rapper Puts Him On Blast
50 Cent’s “How To Rob” ame back to bite him where the sun doesn’t shine in his recent social media exchange with Keith Sweat. 50 Cent and Keith Sweat engaged in a fiery yet hilarious social media exchange after the G-Unit mogul trolled the R&B legend with a video remarking on his latest achievement.
ASAP Copy hosts back to school giveaway
SHREVEPORT, La. - ASAP Copy in Shreveport hosted a back to school giveaway. Organizers gave away uniforms to students in elementary, middle and high school. This is the fourth year of the giveaway. New and gently used uniforms were given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Owner Clifford Jenkins said...
Shreveport Green cleans up downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Saturday morning Shreveport Green partnered with the Rotary Club of Shreveport to clean up downtown Shreveport for the Humor and Harmony Weekend. Both organizations met at the Hilton Convention Center parking garage. Their goal is to clean from the Convention Center to the Red River District. "We're...
Manifest aims to bring artists of all kinds together, encourage creative growth
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - ArkLaTex Artistry’s Brittney Hazelton speaks with Manifest, an art organization that plans to establish creative environments for artists to express themselves. Close to three years ago, Manifest was started by artist and musician, Anthony Benedetto in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood. Artists of all types would come...
Shreveport Grocery Store Might Be Safe, for Now
SHREVEPORT, LA – The proposal to sell a Shreveport grocery store to the group that owns Piggly Wiggly might be on the back burner today. A massive grocery merger deal is now on hold pending court action in the case. The Wall Street Journal reports Kroger and Albertsons have announced the $20 billion merger deal is being paused for now while antitrust enforcers pursue lawsuits to try to block the deal.
We Paint The Sky! artist class to be held for Hispanic children
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - An art class for Hispanic children will encourage them to tell their stories through visual arts. On August 6 and August 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., award-winning artist Lisandra di Liberto Torres will instruct We Paint The Sky!, an art class aimed at Hispanic children at the Bossier Arts Council. During the class, students will be encouraged to tell their unique stories through the visual arts.
New luxury resort casino will be regional draw for Shreveport, Louisiana area
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, recently topped off. The $270+ project will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities. Located along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, directly across from Shreveport, the venue will feature...
Greece’s Nikos Chougkaz set to add to Northwestern State’s Olympic legacy
NATCHITOCHES – At 2 p.m. Saturday, Northwestern State’s Olympic lineage adds another layer – this one of the international flavor. Former Demon basketball standout Nikos Chougkaz and Greece open Group A play against Canada, giving Northwestern State its fourth Olympian in school history – its first in basketball.
Ruston’s quarterback Josh Brantley has settled in with his commitment to Tulane
Heading into the 2024 Louisiana high school football season, the Ruston High Bearcats are one of several teams with a bulls-eye on their backs. That’s because coach Jerrod Baugh’s team won the LHSAA Non-Select Division I state title last season behind talented quarterback Josh Brantley and are early favorites to repeat their 14-0...
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