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East Texas Star Wars Fighter Coming to Shreveport for Geek’d Con
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 here. The guest lineup will include...
This Bossier Parish Native Will be Appearing at Geek’d Con
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 here. The guest lineup will include...
Missing 4-Year-Old Found Dead, 6-Year-Old Found with Suspect
A heartbreaking up date regarding the two missing girls. The body of 4-year-old Erin Brunett was found in a wooded area near Jackson, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sherrif's Office. Her 6-year-old sister Jalie Brunett was found unharmed by the suspect, who is now in custody. Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis...
Shreveport Councilwoman Calls for Audit of Water Department
SHREVEPORT, LA - The water department in Shreveport has been under a microscope over the past week because of water quality. Now one City Council member wants to do a deep dive into the finances in the department. What's the Request?. Councilwoman Ursula Bowman, Chairwoman of the Shreveport City Council’s...
9 Louisiana Guinness World Record Holders
1.) Largest Serving of Gumbo: Held by Chef John Folse of Shreveport, LA who cooked up the largest serving of gumbo, which weighed in at a whopping 3,084.42 kg (6,800 lbs.), at the Walk-Ons Independence Bowl tailgate party in Shreveport in 2018. Even better, it was all in the name of charity as the bowls of gumbo sold went to the Fisher House Foundation. Chef Folse also holds a Guinness World Record title for Largest macaroni and cheese!
See: This Could Be the Best, Most Louisiana TikTok of All Time
I think we can all agree we're unique here in Louisiana and there are only a few things that we can all agree on, but this happens to be one of them! I laughed out loud when I ran across Dee Walker aka shoebiz35's TikTok video that perfectly describes the mentality Louisiana peeps.
Did You Know That Louisiana Has Some Amazing Museums?
Today is always a good day to expand your mind and visit one of Louisiana's fun, educational, historical, and inspiring museums and these just happen to be the best rated museums in the state!. Tired of the whole dinner and a movie rigmarole? Looking for something new to do, something...
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Five After Gun and Drug Bust
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long announced the arrest of five people on drug charges following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Division. On June 10, a joint operation by Caddo Narcotics, Probation and Parole, Youth Services, and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 1520 Magnolia Ave, Shreveport. During the operation, two children were removed from the home by DCFS, with assistance from Caddo Youth Services. Angela Patrick, 49, Billy Graggs, 53, and Lamarvis Jones, 30, were arrested and charged with multiple drug possession charges. Haydon Patrick, 28, and Laderrick Jett, 37, were arrested by Probation and Parole for parole violations.
See Shreveport Residents Harrowing Encounter With a Shark
Three Beachgoers Were Seriously Injured in Back-to-back Shark Attacks Off Florida’s Gulf Coast on Friday June 7th. Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr. called it an “exceedingly rare” day after a 45-year-old woman was attacked by a shark and less than two hours later, two teenage girls were on another beach in Walton County when a shark bit them.
These Are The Top 10 Things That Will Make You Feel Rich in Louisiana
Hey, Louisiana! What makes you feel like you actually have money in the bank and aren't living paycheck to paycheck? I'm sure there are plenty of things like endless crawfish, your own bass boat, or maybe a private suite at the Superdome?. This just might be something you can relate...
What Louisianans Need to Do If They Touch a Hammerhead Worm
The LSU Ag Center Continues to Warn Louisianians About Zombie Worms. Why do so many people call these worms "zombie worms"? A Hammerhead worm can regenerate parts of its body, so if you think that taking the worm and chopping it up will completely kill it, think again. The main...
Mortal Kombat Actor Makes Special Appearance in Shreveport
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 here. The guest lineup will include...
X-Files Star Added To Geek’d Con Shreveport Lineup
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 here. The guest lineup will include...
Louisiana Men Arrested For Cheating in Hog Catching Contest
Evidently Louisiana has been cursed with its share of cheaters. We have had a couple of occasions this year where individuals were caught cheating in bass tournaments and now, six individuals have been arrested for cheating in a hog catching contest. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,...
Shreveport Man Convicted of Armed Robbery
CADDO PARISH, LA- Derrick Glover found guilty of armed robbery. A Shreveport man was convicted in Caddo District Court Tuesday, June 11, 2024, of armed robbery. The nine-man, three-woman jury in District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr.'s court found Derrick Dewayne Glover, 35, guilty as charged after less than an hour of deliberation.
Is Louisiana Included in an Alert About Salmonella in Cucumbers?
SHREVEPORT, LA - The FDA is investigating a large-scale Salmonella outbreak dealing with cucumbers. The FDA report says "epidemiologic data shows cucumbers may be contaminated with Salmonella Africana and may be making people sick." Sampling has identified Salmonella in cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce. The company has initiated a...
Shreveport Police Make Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Make Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting. Shreveport Police Detectives have arrested 40-year-old Ledonald Sanders on one count of 2nd-degree murder. Sanders is accused of the shooting death of a man on June 10th in the 3600 block of Hollywood Avenue. Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department...
2 Texas Restaurants Among World’s Best Steakhouses
SHREVEPORT, LA - There is nothing more delicious to me than a nice thick juicy steak. I know we probably should not eat as much red meat as we do, but it's so tasty. We have some pretty good steak places in Louisiana, but none were chosen among the best steakhouses in the world.
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