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7 Small Arkansas Towns With The Best Downtown Areas
If you are looking for a fun vacation filled with art galleries, murals, great restaurants, museums, clothing boutiques, antique stores and more then look no further than these small Arkansas towns. Thanks to worldatlas.com, they took a look at all the small towns in Arkansas and came up with this...
6 Reasons The Tiny Home Movement Is Growing In Louisiana
The tiny homes movement is on the rise across the U.S., but one thing is clear, the future looks big for enthusiasts downsizing in Louisiana. Tiny living is starting to grow in Louisiana, and I'll provide a variety of reasons in a minute. One thing is for sure, Louisiana has...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
SMOKE UP : Texans Can Now LEGALLY Buy Marijuana, Here’s How
Smoke them if you got them Texas, and we’re not talking about a pack of cigarettes. Reform Austin released a statement on how smoking weed in Texas is practically legal. Texas monthly investigations recently found that most hemp shops in the great state sell actual marijuana, not artificial marijuana, not, synthetic drugs known as spice or hemp actual pot! Texas Monthly tested over six cannibal cannabis samples from dispensaries in the cities of Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio to determine if the result was, the legal limit for Delta nine THC. Delta nine is a chemical and cannabis in hemp plants, it can also have a very intoxicating effect and it may also cause side effects.
Is Louisiana Ready for the ‘Pickle Cupcake’ Trend? (VIDEO)
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Internet is a strange and wondrous place, filled with so so many marvelous things. It is also filled with things that appear to be very, very wrong. This is one of those times where the Internet could probably not be more wrong. And it...
What Eatery Will Move into Pepito’s XO Empty Spot in Shreveport?
Artspace Claims They Have a Big Secret to Announce on Friday, July 12th. "Artspace and SRAC are excited to announce a highly anticipated new restaurant opening next door to Artspace in downtown Shreveport." This new eatery will be announced Friday, July 12th at the opening of two art exhibitions at Artspace: "The Process" and "My Louisiana Kodachromes." The new restaurant will be catering the exhibition openings. So you can taste the menu before this spot even opens, who doesn't love that?
Shreveport Restaurant Announces Closure, Finds Silver Lining Ahead
Larry P's Has Made an Announcement That Has Several People Saddened. It wasn't long ago that Larry P's announced that they would be taking over the old Ralph's building on Louisiana Avenue. Just a few days shy of one year at the new eatery we have been informed that Larry P's will close down their restaurant.
Hackers Downloaded Call and Text Records of ‘Nearly All’ of AT&T Customers in Louisiana, Beyond
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. The breach, most of which took place over five months in 2022, hit...
Meet Wrestling Icons At Shreveport’s Geek’d Con This August
Shreveport's comic con Geek'd Con is back this August with a stacked lineup of stars, but wrestling fans should be hyped to see three former world champions at this year's show. Hall of Famers Mark Henry and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake will be joined by former 5x world champion Lisa Marie Varon, formerly known as Victoria. For newer wrestling fans you probably know these names but there's a chance you're not all too caught up on who these champs are, so let's fix that.
Shreveport Woman Brought a Knife to a Gunfight
SHREVEPORT, LA- Woman Arrested in Domestic Shooting Incident. On July 11, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Shreveport Police were dispatched to the 7800 block of Pines Road in response to a domestic incident involving a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a male and female had been involved in an altercation. During the altercation, the female, later identified as 26-year-old Shacamrie Taylor, allegedly pulled a knife. In response, the male involved produced a firearm. A struggle ensued over the weapon, resulting in the gun being discharged.
Shreveport Man Arrested for Arson & Shooting Incident
SHREVEPORT,LA- Shreveport Police Department Arrest Man for Arson and Shooting Case from April. On July 11th, Shreveport Police patrol officers made a significant arrest in connection with an arson and shooting incident that occurred on April 18th in the 9300 block of Mansfield Road. During this incident, an apartment building was set on fire after being struck by multiple rounds of gunfire.
SWEPCO Responds to Louisiana Public Service Commissioner’s Claims
Recently, much of Northwest Louisiana was directly impacted by severe storms and tornadoes. Businesses and homes were damaged. Those storms knocked out power for roughly 40,000 residents. To be frank, the impact was devastating for many in our area. Because of that, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell announced that he...
Can This Texas Native Win the Home Run Derby in Arlington?
As of today, All-Star weekend has officially kicked off in Arlington, Texas. Today is the HBCU Swingman All-Star game. Tomorrow kicks off the first round of the MLB Draft and the Celebrity All-Star tournament. There's tons going on. However, the one All-Star event that everyone is looking forward to is...
More Great Concert News! Travis Tritt Is Coming to Bossier
The good news just keeps coming for North Louisiana country music fans!. Those who love country concerts are already excited about a heavy schedule for the back half of 2024 in Shreveport/Bossier and now we get word another huge show has been added to the list!. We've just learned that...
Three Natchitoches Teens Arrested With Stolen Car and Firearms
Three suspects from Natchitoches were arrested in Shreveport on Wednesday morning, in connection with a stolen vehicle by Louisiana State Police, Troop-G. *Kamryn Darnel Garner, 18, of Natchitoches booked into the Caddo Correction Center charged with Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Criminal Conspiracy and Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles.
Louisiana Police Looking for Family of Man Who Died a Month Ago
The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the family of a man who died about a month ago. Robert Louis Focht, Jr. was involved in an incident in which he later succumbed to his injuries. The cause of death was not immediately clear nor ever...
Do Suggested Tips Need to End in Shreveport?
As of Late, I have Found Myself Wondering What Should I Leave as a Tip?. The standard tipping is anywhere from 18% to 25%. I try to tip the standard 20% no matter where I go. Yes, even when the service is subpar. Lately, I have been seeing suggested tips of 30%, which always makes me wonder if I am undertipping. Is that even a word?
Traffic On Red River Bridge Could Get Painful This Weekend
You know that the traffic outlook is dismal when the fastest mode of transportation in an area is an electric moped, but that's about where we are in Bossier City. And the latest announcement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development doesn't make the situation any brighter. We've just...
Shreveport Woman Guilty of Killing Baby
SHREVEPORT, LA - A Shreveport woman accused of shaking a baby to death is headed to prison for life after she was found guilty. The trial of 42-year-old Tatianna Jenell Burns was scheduled in Caddo District Court this week. It was set to go before a jury, but Burns asked for a bench trial, meaning the judge would be the one to hear the case and determine the outcome.
Amazon Hiring More Jobs for Shreveport Facility Tonight
SHREVEPORT, LA – Another round of hiring is expected tonight for the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shreveport. Amazon began the mass hirings last Friday night hoping to find between 150 and 300 workers to staff the local facility. They are expected to post about 300 jobs during the hiring...
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