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Shreveport Has A Higher Population Than These 24 State Capitals
In the past, we've talked about how much bigger the city of Shreveport physically is than many major metro areas in the US. If you don't recall, Shreveport physically measures 123 square miles, which is larger than Pittsburgh, Boston, Miami, Baltimore, and Seattle (among others). That physical size is likely the biggest reason why Shreveport struggles to keep city infrastructure taken care of. When there's more road, sewer, street lights, and space to pay for than a city like Orlando, and you have far less people to fund it with taxes, you simply can't afford what you have.
Early morning fire destroys residence in Shreveport mobile home park
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport fire crews responded to Friday’s early morning fire in the Lakewood Village Mobile Park. According to SFD, Engine 9 arrived at the scene within six minutes of the fire call, which came in at 4:46 a.m., and reported a single-wide manufactured home fully involved in flames. Ultimately, SFD 22 firefighters operated eight units were needed to get the fire under control by 5:09 a.m.
Shreveport dentists give back on Fourth of July
SHREVEPORT, La.- While many people are out celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family, others who are less fortunate will be searching for something to eat. But two Shreveport dentists are making it their mission to feed the needy during this freedom celebration. Smiles on Wheels owner Michael...
Kaplan High senior learns about Louisiana politics at Louisiana Boys State
KAPLAN - Coeyn Wise has always been interested in politics. At the age of 17, Wise had the opportunity to experience the workings of politics in Louisiana. Wise, who is a senior at Kaplan High School, recently attended Boys State in Natchitoches. Boys State teaches young men about Louisiana politics....
Watch Lady Throw Trash at Person Filming Her in Texas
Texas Showdown: Woman Hurls Trash at Person Filming Her in Shocking Video. We're breaking down the video at the bottom of this article with no context whatsoever, so take it with a grain of salt. We have ourselves a real rascal here who apparently has never heard that you don't...
Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
Texas takes down border razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas military has taken down razor wire – meant to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico – along a stretch of the Rio Grande from Downtown El Paso to Old Fort Bliss. Border Report cameras on both sides captured the striking sight of several large piles of worn barbwire […]
Highway 33 South near Old Highway 15 closed due to accident, police say
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE) - Highway 33 South near Old Highway 15 is closed due to a head-on collision vehicle accident, according to the Farmerville Police Department. In a social media post, FPD said that multiple first responders are currently on the scene. We will continue to update this story as...
Groundbreaking held for new VFW facility
After months of dedicated fundraising efforts within the Ruston community, the VFW Post 3615 of Ruston is excited to break ground at their new home as members of the VFW ceremoniously turned over dirt at 200 Memorial Drive in Ruston, marking the beginning of a new chapter. VFW members and...
Calhoun family begins July 4 celebrations at Kiroli Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s the Fourth of July and families across the ArkLaMiss are celebrating Thursday and Friday by cooking out with friends and families on the actual holiday and preparing for the continuation of celebrations in both downtown Monroe and West Monroe. As residents went out...
Jeff Landry cuts funding for Teach For America, long-running but controversial teacher group
In the effort to remake New Orleans schools and shake up Louisiana education after Hurricane Katrina, few groups left a bigger mark than Teach For America, the national organization that trained hundreds of charter-school teachers and molded many future leaders, including a former state education chief. But now, more than...
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Kaplan High graduate wins Farm Bureau crown
NEW ORLEANS - Twenty-four of Louisiana’s most poised and talented ladies representing various parishes competed for the coveted crown. Eager to represent the organization for the upcoming year, this year’s slate of contestants participated in multiple rounds of competition, which included both interviews and evening gown presentations. The...
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