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Residents meet with police to help make their communities safer
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Dozens of Shreveport residents gathered Wednesday (Aug. 14) for a meeting about crime prevention. “We really wanted to get anything preventative out that we could do in our neighborhood that would help anybody,” resident Linda Perkins said. “So far, it hasn’t been anything really...
50 Cent Reveals He’s Nearly a Billionaire: “I’m Very Rich”
50 Cent joked that while his life won’t change much as a billionaire, he will likely have the IRS breathing down his neck. 50 Cent is opening up about his vast wealth but insists he’s in no rush to reach billionaire status and says his life won’t change much when he gets there.
SPD, DA: No arrest, prosecution of former KTBS news director
SHREVEPORT, La. – Former KTBS News Director Bill Lunn will not be arrested or prosecuted following an investigation by Shreveport police, who said there is no evidence of improper communication between him and a juvenile. Instead, a forensic investigation of Lunn’s phone indicates text messages sent to him had...
Jimmy Davis Bridge car accident, one lane closed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — At around 1 p.m. today, we received a report from a staff member that the crash resulted in a single lane in use. According to the Shreveport Police Department, the crash involved a white Lexus and a red truck. The front of the Lexus was ‘totaled.’
On This Day: Former LSU Tiger, one of the first NFL players to hail from Shreveport, dies
Before a six-year professional football career included stops in Washington, Green Bay, Philadelphia and Chicago, Dan Sandifer prepped at Byrd High School and played college ball at LSU. On this day 37 years ago, Sandifer, a rookie record-setter in the NFL, died at the age of 60. “He was a...
Louisiana One of the Deadliest Places to Be
Louisiana has struggled with violent crime for a long time. Since at least 1979 Louisiana has always had a murder rate greater than the national average, at times being over double the national average. A recent study from Zinda Law Group sheds more light on Louisiana's violent crime problem, as well as the other states with high rates of violent crime.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Sheila Paddy Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
It's one thing to be an exemplary employee, but when the job deals with America's Veterans and others notice how much you care, you certainly qualify as a hero!. Such is the case with Sheila Paddy. We learned of this incredible woman in her nomination letter from friend and co-worker,...
Smart thermostats available for 1 cent through limited-time Entergy promotion
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For a limited time, Entergy Louisiana is offering customers a way to reduce their energy consumption and their utility bill for only a penny. According to Entergy Louisiana, customers can get select smart thermostats for one penny, with shipping and taxes included, through Monday, Sept. 2.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
Louisiana State Champion Colin Candebat to Compete for Henderson State This Fall (2024)
A versatile threat in the water, Candebat looks to score high in several events for Henderson at the New South Conference Championships. Current photo via Colin Candebat. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
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