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Caddo Grand Jury Returns Five True Bills
The Caddo Parish Grand Jury returned five true bills in its session that ended July 18, 2024. Four of the indictments concerned recent murders, while other charges involved weapons crimes and sexual assaults. Shemika Draper Johnson, Michael Keith McKnight, Keelon Bernard Nelson and Lederrick Dewayne Gant all were indicted for...
Sky High Pay for These Shreveport Teaching Jobs
SHREVEPORT, LA – With school set to begin in just a few weeks, one Shreveport school is trying to fill some jobs and the salaries are sky high. You might recall the Caddo School Board has agreed to the State Education Department plan to bring in a private company to run Fair Park Middle School. 3rd Future is now trying to fill openings at the Shreveport school.
Keithville man struck, killed by vehicles named
KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA) - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CADDO CORONER’S OFFICE:. A Keithville bicyclist killed when he was struck by two vehicles as he traveled down a rural road early Thursday, July 18, 2024, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office. James Evans, 38, was struck by...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson highlights dedication to Shreveport community with visit to BAFB
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was in Louisiana ahead of his Humor & Harmony festival next month. On Thursday, July 18, he paid a visit to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier. INFORMATION FROM BAFB:. Barksdale Air Force Base welcomed Curtis Jackson, known...
Rising funeral costs could foster a new burial trend that's better for the environment
ARKANSAS, USA — Among the unenviable tasks a funeral director has to perform is guiding the grief-stricken through one of the saddest times of their lives and then handing them a bill indicative of one of the most expensive times in their lives. And lately, those costs— more than...
This & That…Friday, July 19, 2024
Fish Fry Fundraiser for Captain Brian Walker is today, Friday, July 19 at 11am at the Fire District 8 Training facility, 13011 Hwy 175. Plates of fish, fries, hushpuppies and a bottle of water will cost $15. All proceeds will go to Walker and his family. Mark your calendars for...
Second victim in New Boston shooting succumbs to injuries; another murder charge pending against suspect
NEW BOSTON, Texas (KSLA) - The second victim of an East Texas shooting is now dead less than two weeks after sustaining life-threatening injuries. On Saturday, July 6, two people were shot in the 300 block of North Lindsey Street in New Boston around 5:42 p.m. Both suffered multiple gunshots wounds. One victim died at the scene. The other victim, later identified as 19-year-old Nicholas Webster, was taken to an area hospital.
SporTran makes plans for Humor & Harmony Weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - SporTran will help shuttle eventgoers during the big Humor & Harmony Weekend festival. Ahead of 50 Cent’s Humor and Harmony Weekend, SporTran has planned zip line rapid shuttles for festival goers. Park and ride locations:. St. Vincent Mall. Louisiana Board Walk. More will be added...
Louisiana City Lands on List of Worst Cities to Buy Property
SHREVEPORT, LA – This is one of those lists that is really disappointing. I don’t know if I believe much of what is in this report. But it’s bad news for one Louisiana city. What Is the List?. This is a list of the worst cities to...
Evangel football has landed a transfer who is the son of a Hall of Fame legend
The facelift continues for the 2024 Evangel Eagles. A host of players who transferred from other area schools – and didn’t play last season – will be ready to go for head coach Denny Duron for the upcoming season. The latest addition is a 6-foot-5 senior receiver.
Fire Hydrant Hard Flush – TODAY
Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system today, July 18 in the following areas:. The purpose of this process is to clean out the water lines. Please be aware, that hydrants are fully opened when performing these tests and may stir up sediment in the City’s waterlines.
Evangel Christian Academy a topic of discussion at SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Mississippi State took center stage at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday and Shreveport native Blake Shapen was in the center of the conversation. The former Evangel Christian Academy star quarterback is the Bulldogs new quarterback after transferring in from Baylor. In three years...
‘Truly a milestone’: Shreveport man celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - July 17 is a special day for one Shreveport man. Lester Clark turned 100 years old!. His family hosted a special celebration at 5:30 p.m. at Podnuh’s BBQ on Mansfield Road to honor him. “And he’s in his right mind. He still has a reasonable...
Shreveport’s 20th annual back-to-school shoe and backpack giveaway
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year, a shoe and backpack giveaway is happening in Shreveport on Saturday, July 27. The 20th annual free event will be held at Walmart on 6713 Pines Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We are...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Do you have what it takes to wrangle alligators? If so, Wildlife and Fisheries is hiring.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for seasonal technicians who aren't afraid to mix it up with baby alligators. The job posting is for a seasonal wildlife technician, based in the agency's Lafayette Alligator Management Program. From mid-March to October, the position will entail travel throughout the state, measuring, tagging and sacking captive-raised juvenile alligators for release to the wild. They promise extensive manual labor, to the tune of stuffing said alligators into burlap sacks and hauling the loaded sacks to trailers.
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