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Low water pressure in Plain Dealing? Here’s why
PLAIN DEALING, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Officials in Plain Dealing announced that they are instituting a system-wide boil advisory as a precaution after a water main was damaged. Emergency work near the intersection of S. Calhoun and E. Caroline Ave started around 11 a.m. after a contractor doing work in the area struck an eight-inch water main, resulting in some Plain Dealing water customers losing pressure while they worked to repair the break.
Immersive Entertainment Giant Cosm to Open New High-Tech Venue in Atlanta's Centennial Yards
Cosm, an immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, is setting up its latest venue in the heart of the city's Centennial Yards. According to reports from FOX 5 Atlanta and PR Newswire. 70,000-square-foot sprawl across three levels, complete with a 87-foot diameter LED dome 12K resolution events. This is Cosm's...
Jeffrey Holt, MD, joins Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology
Jeff Holt, MD, FACC, FSCAI, has joined Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology, part of the Willis Knighton. Physician Network. His office will be located at 1811 E. Bert Kouns, Suite 210, at Willis Knighton Pierremont,. where he will offer heart diagnostics and treatment procedures including transesophageal echocardiogram. (TEE), echo, nuclear, diagnostic...
50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport gets go-ahead for alcohol permits
A resolution to waive the Shreveport Code of Ordinances related to hours of operation for special event temporary alcohol permits for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was passed by the Shreveport City Council at Tuesday's session. The council voted unanimously to waive subsection (b) of 10-177 from Aug. 8-11 for the...
Local church brings community together for worship through song and praise
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is set to host “Bringing Back the Sound IV: His Glory,” a vibrant community event celebrating unity and worship through music. The event will occur on July 28th at 4:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive. The...
Shreveport man charged for alleged involvement in Whataburger shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man was charged for the alleged shooting near a Whataburger, injuring one woman and killing another. On July 23, Shreveport Police Department (SPD) detectives obtained a warrant to charge Michael Casey III with 2nd-degree murder and attempted 2nd murder for a shooting that occurred in May.
Shreveport's Jerry Edwards makes history as first Black federal judge in Western District
Jerry Edwards Jr.'s admits his legal career ascended even faster than he could have dreamed. Edwards was hired for a clerkship just out of law school in 2003 by the prestigious, century-old Blanchard Walker law firm in Shreveport and by 2014 was a partner there. "They kept hiring me," said Edwards, laughing. ...
Hard flush for city water lines planned in Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - A hard flush on the water system may cause sediment to stir up in Natchitoches. On July 24 - 26th, the Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system. Areas where the flushes will happen:. Nolley Road. Texas...
Footage of 2020 Drive-By Shooting Involving YFN Lucci Surfaces
Video of the 2020 drive-by shooting in Atlanta that YFN Lucci took part in has surfaced. On Tuesday (July 23), local Atlanta news station WSB-TV obtained surveillance footage that shows the deadly shooting, in which the YFN Lucci is accused of being the driver. In the footage, which can be seen below, a man in a neon green shirt can be seen drying off his car. A white SUV, which was driven by YFN Lucci, passes the man before stopping up the street. Suddenly, the rear driver's side door opens and someone armed with a rifle begins firing shots at the man down the street. He ducks for cover and appears to return fire. The white SUV slowly rolls down the street before moving off camera.
Shreveport groups to throw City Wide KickBack
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Multiple Shreveport groups are coming together to host a City Wide KickBack before kids head back to school. The event is being held by Friends in Unity, One Mind Set, Bloom the World, Friends of Devin, and Fadekangz N More. The fifth annual gathering will take...
Vandalism at Caddo Common Park leads to new hours
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—With school soon starting, electronic speeding cameras placed in local school zones will resume clocking drivers’ speeds and issuing citations. Shreveport City Council approved a hearing officer designated by the mayor to act as an independent third party for violation concerns from the public. The devices will only operate in school zones one hour before and after school times.
Diamond Youth Baseball World Series to compete in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –The Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) World Series is set to attract many talented youth baseball players and their families nationwide to Bossier City. On Saturday, July 25 – 31, 22, DYB teams and their families will attend the competition, supporting local businesses, dining, and hotels....
Bossier Police Seeking Identity of Strange Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 05-06-24, An unknown male came to 2151 Airline Dr. Bossier City, La. 71111 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
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