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Shreveport Regional Airport adds additional restaurants
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Regional Airport recently introduced three new restaurants to enhance the travel experience for locals and visitors. TacoMania, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Notini’s Italian are three popular restaurants with name recognition in and outside the Shreveport-Bossier City area. TacoMania was located on East...
Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport now accepting applications
SHREVEPORT, La. - Help is available for Shreveport residents in need of a home makeover. Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport is now accepting applications. The program provided makeovers to 50 homes in Shreveport last year. They plan to do more next year by painting houses and fixing rooftops. Applications will...
Domestic abuse linked to 5 homicides in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. — Five of the 38 homicides reported in Shreveport this year are linked to domestic abuse, according to police. Authorities in the area say they are encountering numerous cases involving family members. One woman, who has tragically experienced this firsthand, shared her story with KTBS, saying, "I...
LSUS ‘welcoming students home’ during first week of classes
SHREVEPORT, La. – Many college students remember the first time they stepped on campus and the first college class they attended. LSUS wants to transform those first moments into lasting memories through its Week of Welcome, a full week of engaging activities designed to foster student relationships during the first week of face-to-face classes this fall.
Driver arrested after crashing into SPD Unit
SHREVEPORT, La. - A Shreveport man is accused of crashing his car into a police cruiser. Police say Darlin Vazquez ran a stop sign on Youree Drive and crashed into a Shreveport police officer on East Herndon Street Saturday night. Investigators say instead of stopping to render aid, Vazquez left...
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.
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.”
Attorney General Liz Murrill, Orleans DA Jason Williams clash over post-conviction deals
District attorneys in Louisiana have long crafted deals with state prisoners to reduce their convictions or sentences years after the fact, with the blessings of a judge. Those “post-conviction” plea deals were sporadic, and often accompanied by stark evidence of an unfair trial or excessive prison term. Then,...
Bossier Sheriff’s Joint Criminal Apprehension Team Arrests Gibsland Man for Drug and Weapon Offenses
On Sunday, August 11th, members of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Joint Criminal Apprehension Team. (JCAT) arrested a Gibsland man for being in possession of several variants of dangerous narcotics and a. stolen Glock handgun. Stephen Randolph Griffith, 40, was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1900. block of...
Shreveport Woman Pleads Guilty to Pointing Laser at Helicopter
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the entry of a guilty plea today by April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Poitras appeared before United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. and entered her guilty plea to two counts of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft. According...
Beware: Scam Artists Are Calling Bossier Residents
SHREVEPORT, LA - Beware of a scam happening in Bossier City. Leaders have issued a statement about scam artists trying to get money from you illegally. Bossier City Officials say the thieves are falsely claiming to be from Bossier City Water billing telling you it's time to pay your bill to avoid disconnection.
Artwalk returns to downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Downtown Shreveport Artwalk is happening on Crockett Street from 5 to 8 p.m. today. The route will be filled with art exhibits, pop up artist booths, live music, street performers, food trucks, history, tours, and public art. ----- KTBS 3's Community Projects Director Jan Elkins shares...
Live! Casino & Hotel opens artist call, plans to showcase Shreveport-Bossier artists’ work
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport-Bossier City’s newest casino is offering local artists an opportuniity to showcase their talents in the new multimillion-dollar facility. On Aug. 12, the Cordish Companies partnered with Shreveport Regional Arts Council and Bossier Arts Council to issue an open call to artists of northwest...
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Recognized for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care
Shreveport, LA – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport has been recognized for its exceptional efforts in improving outcomes for patients with heart disease and stroke. The hospital was honored with the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) awards by the American Heart Association, acknowledging its commitment to providing high-quality, research-based care.
Homeless man arrested after allegedly threatening people with knife during Humor & Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police responded to a report of a homeless man with a knife, who was allegedly threatening event attendees during Humor & Harmony. On August 10, during Humor & Harmony, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of a homeless man armed with a knife on the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. Witnesses reported that the man threatened people attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
Bossier Police Seeking Suspect in Christ Fit Gym Theft
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 07/22/2024, an unknown black male entered 1040 Chinaberry Dr (Christ Fit Gym) 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.
Webster High all class reunion marks 102nd anniversary
MINDEN, La — A reunion of all classes of Webster High School culminated Sunday, after four days of celebratory festivities marking the school's 102nd anniversary dubbed “Centennial + 2.”. The event included a gospel concert, the Blue and White Ball — a salute to the school colors -...
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