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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...
Shreveport Man Arrested: Home Invasion & Multiple Battery Charges
SHREVEPORT, LA- Arrest of Lavario Lane for Multiple Offenses. The Shreveport Police Department has arrested 32-year-old Lavario Lane on multiple warrants stemming from crimes committed in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Lane has been linked to several serious offenses, including domestic violence and home invasion. In 2023, Lane unlawfully entered a...
Party Central In Bossier Closed, But You Can Own a Piece of Forever
SHREVEPORT, LA - If you love a bargain, you might want to check out this online auction from a local family fun center that shut down last month after nearly 30 years in business. Party Central in Bossier City closed it's doors for good on May 26. But the company...
Is It Legal In Louisiana To ‘Speed’ When Passing Another Vehicle?
Driving in Louisiana can be described as a contact sport. Certainly, as you traverse down I-10, I-20, or even the rural parts of I-49 we don't want you "contacting" another vehicle or some immovable object but our Louisiana highways make any journey not one for the faint of heart. If...
Louisiana Hospital Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Patient
This is an unbelievably sad story. The University Medical Center in New Orleans is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is in their care. Officials with the hospital say the man has been at their facility for his injuries since May 17. When the man arrived...
Get Ready for the Krewe of Centaur 2024 Golf Tournament
Here's everything you need to know about this year's Krewe of Centaur Vicki Mayence Golf Tournament in Shreveport, LA. Are you ready for some golf puns? I sure hope so, because the Krewe of Centaur promises that its annual Vicki Mayence Krewe of Centaur golf tournament will be 'un-fore-gettable' in every way! Get your team signed up today for a 'tee-rific' time on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at Northwood Hills Golf Club.
Pat Sajak Reveals His Relatable Post-‘Wheel of Fortune’ Plans
Pat Sajak has revealed what he plans on doing post-Wheel of Fortune and it's a whole mood. The iconic host has been with the game show for 41 seasons and announced his retirement in June 2023. His final episode – which doubles as the season finale – airs on Friday...
Is This the Full List of Things a Real Louisiana Man Should Know?
A few years ago, when we were first introduced to the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, we suspected she was destined for greatness. In 2020, when the Baskin, Louisiana native released the single, "Things a Man Ought to Know", we could feel the magic of her Louisiana roots through every line and note of the song.
Bossier Man Arrested for Several Animal & Child Sex Abuse Crimes
BOSSIER PARISH, LA- Bossier Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrest Bossier City man for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sexual Abuse of an Animal. On June 4th, 2024, 73 year-old George “Perry” Hill, of the 5000 block of Rosedown Lane in Bossier City was arrested by Bossier Sheriff’s Office Detectives for 2147 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 8 counts of Sexual Abuse of an Animal.
Recall Alert: Louisiana, Check Your Fridges Now!
With Shreveport's water rating recently being graded an "F", many residents are concerned about the safety of Shreveport water. But Director of Shreveport Water & Sewerage William Daniel recently told KEEL News, that the poor rating had nothing to do with actual water safety, but rather infrastructure issues. Let me...
3 Fisher-Price Adventure People Sets We All Wanted
You may have caught our recent nostalgic "rabbit hole dive" on some of our favorite Fisher-Price Little People sets. It seems we've struck a chord, as many of you responded with fond memories, saying things like, "Oh wow, those were the best!" and some of you likely headed to eBay to buy some for ... your nephew. That's it, your nephew. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Thousands of Louisiana Residents Set to Receive Checks From the State
We live in an era of scams and skepticism. I mean how many times a week do you get a 'check' from a bank or some business trying to encourage you to get a loan or buy a new lawn mower or whatever. Most of the time, when you get stuff like that the first you do is trash it. And why wouldn't you? Plus, there's always some kind of scammer trying to separate you from your money or steal your ID.
Caddo District Court Cases of Note from May 2024
May was another productive month for your District Attorney's office. Among cases of note:. On May 6, a Shreveport man charged with vehicular homicide after he caused a multi-vehicle wreck that killed one man and seriously injured several others, including a child, pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court. Stephen Scott...
The Earth’s Deadliest Creature is Now Active in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA - Some say this deadly creature is just part of life in Louisiana. But this deadly pest will be back in full force this summer. With all the rain we have had, we can only wonder if this means a bumper crop of mosquitoes this year. We are already hearing about a positive test for West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Dallas County Texas already this year. This has local officials concerned about the mosquito population here.
Caddo Deputies Awarded for Heroism for Lifesaving Efforts
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long presented several deputies with departmental awards today, recognizing them for heroism and lifesaving efforts while on and off duty. Deputy Jon-Marco Daughtery and retired Lieutenant James Houston received the department's highest honor - the Medal of Valor - for their response to a domestic call on August 30 where two citizens were rescued from a residence after a male suspect outside fired multiple shots at deputies.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $560 Million Mega Millions Winner
Louisiana Lottery officials in Baton Rouge have verified that a single ticket sold for Tuesday's Mega Millions multi-state lottery drawing matched all the numbers needed to claim the game's top prize. The Mega Millions jackpot of $560 million was the ninth-largest prize ever awarded by the game. There had been...
Flood Warnings For Shreveport Lakes And More Rain’s Coming
One could imagine that somewhere in an undisturbed corner of the Arklatex, Noah is again busy building another huge ark. We have had that much rain and more is expected this morning. Due to all the rainfall, the National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued Flood Warnings for several Shreveport area lakes.
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