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Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Bossier Sheriff’s Dept Arrested Man on Gun & Drug Charges
BOSSIER PARISH, LA- 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.
New Report Names Louisiana as Worst State to Live In
Sadly, Louisiana has made the wrong end of another list. We didn't even have Mississippi to prevent us from scraping the bottom. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2024's Best States to Live In and Louisiana ranked 50th. What was the methodology for making the Best...
Talk trash by calling Louisiana's new litter hotline
Law enforcement says that if you see something, you should say something. And now in Louisiana, if you see someone tossing trash outside a bin, officials want you to call it in. Why it matters: Bad puns aside, Louisiana officials are looking to crack down on litter with a new...
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Local Law Enforcement Teams Up with FBI to Tackle Violent Crime in Shreveport/Bossier City
The Bossier City Police Department and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office played significant roles in a collaborative effort led by the FBI New Orleans to combat violent crime in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. The initiative, known as the Violent Gun Reduction Interdiction Program (VGRIP), is a part of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF).
Man Fights Shreveport Police: Loses
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shoplifting Incident Escalates to Violent Encounter for SPD Officer. A shoplifting incident turned violent on August 9th at approximately 5:00 p.m., when a Shreveport Police Officer was contacted at the Walmart located in the 1600 block of West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. The officer was contacted by the store manager, who reported that a male suspect was attempting to conceal items inside the store. The manager had already attempted to confront the suspect but was unsuccessful as the man was instantly confrontational.
Shreveport Sewer and Water director provides update on manganese levels
SHREVEPORT, La. - Several Shreveport residents are concerned about the color of their water. Shreveport Water and Sewer Director William Daniel says even though the water has a tint in some parts of the city, it is still safe to drink. Daniel told the Shreveport City Council Tuesday that his...
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...
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