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Argument leads to one woman shooting another woman
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A woman was shot Friday night (Aug. 30). Around 8 p.m., Shreveport police were dispatched to a shooting outside Mikado Apartments on Samford Avenue and Glen Oak Place. Police said it happened when two women were in the midst of an argument. One woman shot the...
Haughton football forced to move season opener against Homer
Haughton High School, originally scheduled to host Homer in the season opener, has moved the game to Airline High School. The contest will still kick off Friday at 7 p.m. The Buccaneers’ new artificial turf field will not be ready in time for the Pelicans’ game, but head coach Matthew Sewell says there should be no issues for the team’s second home game, set for Sept. 20 against District 1-5A rival Parkway.
Shreveport Symphony’s music director to reduce workload due to recent diagnosis
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra music director will reduce his workload as he deals with a recently diagnosed health issue. “I received a lymphoma diagnosis just a few days ago,” said Michael Butterman in a prerecorded video. “I hasten to add that I feel very good. My doctors are feeling very positive and optimistic about the situation. They tell me they have very effective treatment. That this is curable and that we are getting right after it. And I am right there with them in that plan, believe me.”
Opening date announced for Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport’s Amazon Fulfillment Center will be opening soon. The new fulfillment center has been in the works for more than a year now, and plenty of people are excited for the new opportunities it will bring to the city. According to officials with the mayor’s...
Bally's Shreveport wins big with customers, players in Louisiana competition
With the looming opening of the $271 million Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City in early 2025 comes an industry boost for Shreveport's Bally's Casino. Casino Player magazine, a news source for all things casino and gaming in the U.S. for 30 years, recently handed out their "Best of" awards and Shreveport's Bally's topped multiple categories.
Shreveport AT&T workers on strike; unfair labor practice charge filed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Members of Communications Workers of America (CWA) held a strike in Shreveport Friday morning (Aug. 30) over what they’re calling AT&T’s failure to bargain in good faith during negotiations for a new union contract. CWA workers and supporters gathered to picket Friday morning in...
ULM Earns First Win of 2024 Season
ULM volleyball secured its first win of the 2024 season with a decisive 3-0 victory over South Carolina State, winning sets 25-13, 25-17, and 25-23. The Warhawks, who previously lost to Alabama State and Nicholls State, demonstrated dominance in each set, especially during critical scoring runs that shifted momentum in their favor. Key performances came from Ariana Brown, who led with 12 kills, and Ryley Boyne, who contributed 9 kills alongside 35 assists from Morgan Howard. This win marks a positive turn as ULM moves forward in their season.
1 dead, another in critical condition after shooting inside Lafayette business on Louisiana Avenue; victim identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPD) — The Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside of a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue Around 9:15 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced...
Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Pharmacists Association appoint board members
The Louisiana Bar Foundation recently installed its board of directors for 2024-25. Retired Ninth Judicial District Judge John C. Davidson, of Alexandria, is president. Davidson was elected as a district judge in 2004 and retired in September 2023. He began his private practice in New Orleans, working in the areas of complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy. Davidson moved to Alexandria in 1992 and continued his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, general defense work, personal injury and domestic law. He earned his law degree from the LSU Law Center, where he was order of the coif and a member of Louisiana Law Review.
Three areas in Atlantic being monitored for potential tropical development
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping its eyes on a few disturbances for potential tropical development, but it’s the one swirling a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic that is the primary focus for forecasters.
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Bayou Jamb finished up with plenty of great games on Saturday
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2024 Bayou Jamb wrapped up Saturday night after a full day of football. Five games packed with action all at Malone Stadium in the last preseason action before it all officially kicks off next week. Neville vs Ruston; Evangel vs West Monroe; St. Frederick vs...
Longtime, historic politician, attorney to lie in honor at Strand Theatre in Shreveport
A longtime and historic Caddo Parish politician will lie in honor at the Strand Theatre Friday before his funeral services are held there Saturday. Good Samaritan Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements this week for Willie James Singleton. Singleton was the first African American to run for mayor of Shreveport, as well as a Caddo Parish police juror and state legislator.
Water issues stabilize in Tallulah, Madison Parish
Water issues in both Tallulah and surrounding areas in Madison Parish have kept residents second-guessing their taps over the last several weeks. Friday morning, City of Tallulah officials said a water pressure issue that caused problems citywide and closed schools in Tallulah Thursday had been repaired. City officials said Thursday the loss in water pressure […]
UL's young tight ends don't waste time showing potential during Cajuns' opening win
Coming out of August camp, the most inexperienced room for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns was at tight end. Through one game anyway, the early returns were positive during UL's 40-10 season-opening win over Grambling on Saturday. “It’s a young group, but it’s a talented group,” UL coach Michael Desormeaux...
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