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One Shreveport Pharmacy Closing Its Doors For Good
November of 2021 Pharmacy and Retail Giant CVS Announced That They Would Close 10% of its Stores. The closing of stores started in spring of 2022 and the plan was to shut down about 900 stores, the closings would take place over the course of three years. Will we still be seeing closings into 2025?
Shreveport Man Arrested for 12 Counts of Juvenile Pornography
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police make an arrest in Juvenile Pornography Case. Shreveport Police Department and West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Collaborate in Arrest of Kwamaine McGee. Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, have successfully apprehended 20 year-old Kwamaine...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Looks For Opening Act at Louisiana Show
If you think your band has what it takes to open up for Shreveport's own Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band in Baton Rouge, LA, here's everything you need to know!. Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a Caddo Magnet graduate from Shreveport, LA who became a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist. He's toured with the Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and even has an epic side project with Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg called The Rides.
Joey Young Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
It was pretty easy to tell that Tyler Derbonne is a huge fan of her Mom, Joey Young. Tyler's admiration of Joey just oozed from every word of the nomination letter that she sent us regarding Joey. Now, as a grown woman herself, Tyler could more clearly see that Joey's...
Popular Six Flags Over Texas Ride Could Be Changing Its Name Very Soon
Many consider it the most known roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. Pretty soon it could be known as something else. Who doesn't love a friendly wager? Well Six Flags Over Texas has officially placed a bet with Six Flags New England. Whichever NBA team wins The Finals, the losing team's city has to change the name of one of their rides.
Should You Spray Your Peonies if They Are Covered in Ants?
Peonies are the show-stoppers of the garden with their large, vibrant blooms that come in a variety of colors. Their sweet fragrance fills the warm summer air, and their resilience means they come back year after year. But there’s one thing about peonies that might catch you off guard: they’re...
Louisiana Residents Advised to NOT Travel to These 19 Destinations
It's summertime! That means it's hotter, kids are out of school, and vacations for Louisiana families. From New Orleans to Shreveport and all over the state, some families have been making plans for a while, and others are just coming up with a quick getaway plan. But for those who...
Could Shreveport Support a Professional Baseball Team?
For years now, people have been debating what to do about the dilapidated eyesore that is Fairgrounds Field in Shreveport, LA. At one point, it was going to be completely torn down. At another point, REV Entertainment (an arm of the Texas Rangers empire) was going to rebuild and remodel that entire area. At another point, local groups were pitching ideas to salvage the property and give it new life.
Former Alabama Quarterback Defends LSU Coach Brian Kelly
Being a head coach at LSU is a pretty hard job. Sure, you have a large salary, plenty of funding for your program, access to the best recruits, and national attention. But you also have one of the loudest, and impatient, fan bases in the country. You can win a...
Shreveport Mayor Declares State of Emergency at 3 Apartment Complexes
SHREVEPORT, LA - Three local apartment complexes in Shreveport have been the focus of lots of attention by the city and other officials. Mayor Tom Arceneaux has declared a Public Health and Safety Emergency. This order deals with problems at The Jolie, The Pines and Villa Norte apartment complexes. This...
Aren’t These the Greatest Lessons Dad Has Taught You?
Little heads up here. Father's Day is just over a week away, so your shopping days are fading fast. Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 15, and even though you'll probably want to buy Dad a little something to let him know how much you love him, what he really wants is to know that he made a lasting impression on your life.
Shreveport Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Involving a Gun
Detectives with the Shreveport Police Domestic Violence Unit have arrested 31-year-old Lamarcus Netter on charges of aggravated property damage, illegal use of a weapon, and battery of a dating partner. Netter is accused of firing a weapon at a female while she was in a vehicle in the 100 block of E. Olive St. on May 29, 2024. Fortunately, the woman only received minor injuries in the incident.
Shreveport Police Arrest Man for Linwood Avenue Murder
Shreveport police have made an arrest in connection with the recent homicide on Linwood Avenue. Malcolm Morris, 33, has been arrested on one count of second-degree murder related to a shooting that occurred in the 4300 block of Linwood Avenue. On June 4 at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to...
50 Cent Poses with Lauren Boebert While Visiting Congress
While Shreveport awaits further details on Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's plans for festivals and filming in the city, the media mogul took a trip to the US Capitol. This week, 50 Cent was in Washington DC to meet with lawmakers to lobby for changes to the United States liquor industry. The event became one of the biggest bipartisan photo ops in recent memory. While its hard to get members of congress to agree on anything, taking pictures with 50 Cent was something both Republicans and Democrats could agree on.
Shreveport Man Convicted for Rape of 14 Year old
CADDO PARISH, LA- Rapist pleads guilty to sex crime, gets 35 years. A man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl pleaded guilty to second-degree rape Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Caddo District Court. Shreveporter Allen Louis Fuller, 42, pleaded guilty before District Judge Ramona Emanuel, who sentenced him to...
Will Shreveport’s Closing Cross Lake Affect Floatilla 2024?
In case you haven't heard, the City of Shreveport has closed Cross Lake due to flooding issues. Will it affect Floatilla 2024?. Will the current flooding we're experiencing affect Floatilla 2024?. That's a great question. Right now, that's going to be up to Mother Nature. Currently, the City of Shreveport...
Louisiana Lakehouse is the Summer Retreat You Need Right Now
Are You Ready for a Lake Getaway and Want Something Different Than Crosslake?. The summer heat is upon us and we are all looking forward to a cool escape. Unfortunately for some of us the big lake in Shreveport doesn't seem like an escape. So we found a short road trip for you that will give you the lake life feel but not kill your bank amount.
Louisiana Travelers Warned to Not Do This Next Time You Fly
It Is the Season of "Catching Flights and Not Feelings". It seems like everyone is catching a flight to one of their favorite places to enjoy some PTO. If you are that person who loves catching a buzz when you fly there is a deadly combination you need to be aware of/
Streamer Sketch Played High School Football in Texas
Its been a really big year for the online streamer known as Sketch. He's gone from random Madden streamer to making picks during the NFL Draft in record time. Through his Youtube and TikTok Channels, Sketch has accumulated more than 450,000 subscribers and over 110 million views. That's just from his channels as well, it doesn't count all of the reposts featuring his content.
Spencer Rattler to Compete for Saints Starting Quarterback Job
At the end of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, it didn't seem like the New Orleans Saints were going to have a rookie quarter back competing for their starting quarterback job this season. But by the time the draft ended, those odds shifted a bit. Now, the...
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