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50 Cent Bringing Andrew Schulz and Katt Williams to Shreveport
Shreveport Had a Day Full of Joy, Hope and Excitement on Thursday April 18th. Shreveport held a celebration for "50 Cent", there was a ceremonial press conference on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4 pm on the steps of Government Plaza. In the media room “50 Cent” claimed that he wanted to add more to the downtown nightlife so after big events we have clubs to go to. We love the promise of a better and more fun Shreveport.
Louisiana Cruisers Losing Sleep Over Carnival Cabin Changes
Louisiana's Port of New Orleans is fast becoming a "home port hub" for a variety of cruise ships. The port on the Mississippi River currently offers ocean-going voyages on Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. The port is also an embarkation point for river cruisers on the American and Viking Cruise lines.
The Top 7 Biggest Reasons Why We’re Lucky to Live in Louisiana
Sure, we all love to gripe, especially this time of year when Louisiana feels like it's hotter than the sun itself. But truth be told, it's a fantastic place to call home—just ask me, this is my third stint here and I'm here to stay!. There's so much to...
The Top 10 Ways to Beat Louisiana’s Scorching Summer Temperatures
Last year, the Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana area saw record-breaking temperatures and it doesn't look like we'll get much relief this year. And since the 'Summer Solstice,' aka the longest day of the year is Thursday, June 20, 2024, it's the perfect time to review heat safety tips for you and your loved ones. Remember, it's better to be safe, than sorry!
Will This New Plan from the Dallas Mavericks Hurt Louisiana?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Folks who go to the casinos in Shreveport and Bossier City know how dependent the local casinos are on guests from Texas. Those numbers have been declining with the proliferation of gambling in Oklahoma. Those casinos have taken a sizeable share of the East Texas market. But...
Shreveport Homeowner Shoots at Burglar Who Was Later Arrested
At approximately 5 a.m. on June 14, officers responded to a call from the 7200 block of West Canal Blvd regarding an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported discovering a male suspect in her backyard attempting to steal lawn equipment. The homeowner confronted the suspect, who refused to comply with her...
All Eyes in Louisiana Are On Disturbance In Southern Gulf
June 1st of any year is not a day on the calendar anyone who lives along the Gulf Coast welcomes. June 1st is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and in 2024, experts are forecasting a highly active season with a mind-blowing amount of storms to be formed. According...
Former Louisiana Tech Football Coach Win Another Championship
Former Louisiana Tech Football Coach Skip Holtz has won another championship in his coaching career. Sunday night, Holtz and his Birmingham Stallions won the United Football League (UFL) Championship. The Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the UFL Championship game. This is the third straight championship for Holtz...
50 Cent Has Had a Wild 48 Hours in the News
Unless you've been living underneath a rock for the last few months, you've probably noticed that 50 Cent has been making international news - with most of it based in Shreveport, Louisiana. He's announced his G-Unit Films masterplan (we'll get into that here in a minute), he's been buying up/leasing...
2024 Geek’d Con Pro Photo-Ops Now Available for Pre-Order
Geek'd Con 2024 is quickly approaching. Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours...
Bossier Crime Stoppers Needs Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 05-28-24, An unknown black male entered 2151 Autoplex 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.
Two Shreveport Residents Arrested For Bossier Parish Homicide
Bossier Sheriff’s Office Detectives are investigating the shooting death of an elderly Shreveport man who was killed shortly before 7pm at a residence in a neighborhood just south of Benton. Detectives say that the victim had just pulled into the driveway of the residence and exited his vehicle when...
Two Toddlers Drown Sunday in Pool at Louisiana Apartment Complex
Sad news out of Jefferson Parish as two toddler girls drowned on Sunday, June 16 in a community swimming pool at a Metairie apartment complex. According to authorities, the tragedy happened in a swimming pool at the Lemon Tree Apartments in the 4900 block of Zenith Street around 10:00 am.
Mysterious ‘Creature’ Shows Up on Side of Road in South Louisiana
Heads are turning in Evangeline Parish after this interesting "creature" or figure showed up on the side of a busy roadway. Mindy McWhirter posted a few photos of this figure from Lake Cove Road and according to the comments on her social media post, others have seen it too. We...
Worlds Largest Buc-ee’s Opens Where It All Began
You know my love for Buc-ee's when traveling, as of today the largest Buc-ee's in the world is once again right where it should be, in the Great State of Texas. And, in the place these jumbo travel centers began, in Luling, (pronounced Loo-ling). The ribbon cutting was today, and the Governor was there for it.
Have You Seen One Of 20 Texas Missing Children?
The end of the school year is a big transition time for many of our Texas youth. Instead of planning a vacation with their families, these children have gone missing. The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children has coordinated the search. Now we must do our part and look at the photos and try to find someone we recognize.
Why Louisiana’s Gary Plauche Goes Viral Every Father’s Day
The story of Gary Plauché is one of the most intriguing in American criminal history. The Baton Rouge man committed a crime in 1984 that resonates with the public today. Its one of the few crimes that took place on video, but the public seems to side with the suspect and not the victim.
Study Reveals Louisiana is One of Worst States Associated With Alcoholism
Louisiana has ranked at the top of another list but definitely not a good one. The Bayou State has ranked in the top 10 states that are associated with alcoholism. According to a study done by an addiction resource site, Find Recovery, Louisiana is the sixth state that is most vulnerable to alcoholism.
More Bad News for the Louisiana and Texas Hurricane Season: 2005 vs 2024
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - The majority of Louisiana residents, and even Americans, remember the hurricane season of 2005. A record 27 named storms formed that year, and 7 of them made landfall. The two hurricanes the jump to the minds of Louisiana residents are Katrina and Rita. That year, all the conditions were ripe for such an active season, and all those ingredients being mixed together just right proved disastrous.
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