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'It was a great crowd,' Caddo Parish Schools held a community meeting for the next superintendent
More than a dozen concerned citizens showed up to one of the six community meetings held by McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. on Tuesday, July 16, in part of the search for the next Caddo Parish School District superintendent. The meeting was held at C.E. Byrd High School and Dr. Barry Carroll a...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Coroner ID's Shreveport's 36th homicide victim
Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has named the 36th homicide victim in Shreveport for 2024. On July 15, Brion Morris, 21, was wounded in an altercation at Westover Road and Velva Street just after 11:45 p.m. He was transported to Ochsner LSU Heatlh where he was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. ...
From the Desk of the District Attorney
Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all look forward to working collaboratively with the Sheriff to address issues in our community and court system. And I send condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sandra McCalla, a tiny lady who was a giant in our local community. The Head Gator will sorely missed and fondly remembered, even by my City of Byrd!
Shreveport man sentenced for murder of acquaintance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man who shot and killed an acquaintance will serve the rest of his life in prison. On July 17, Torail Thomas, 44, was sentenced to the mandatory term for the second-degree murder of Da’Twaine Broomfield in the Highland neighborhood on Nov. 10, 2022. Broomfield...
Award Winning Texas-Based Comic Creator Heads to 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...
Another hot day with rain on the way!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Wednesday! It’s another hot day in the ArkLaTex with highs in some locations likely rising to the upper 90s, feels-like temperatures will rise to 105 or higher. Showers are expected to move in late this afternoon and continue into the night. Some rumbles of thunder wouldn’t be surprising and the rain could get pretty heavy at times. Lows tonight will drop to the mid-70s with increasing clouds.
Bonvenu Bank Names Clint J. Davis as Chief Financial Officer
Shreveport, LA – [Date] – Bonvenu Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Clint J. Davis as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 15 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance, Clint brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this key leadership position.
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Empower & Thrive: Community health and education day
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – RISE Shreveport is excited to announce the “Empower & Thrive” Community Health and Education Day on Saturday, July 20th at the Bill Cockrell Community Center. This event, starting at 7 a.m., is a relaunch initiative of the “Fight for You” campaign, in which...
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Mayor Arceneaux attends exclusive Harvard management training
NEW YORK, New York (KTAL/KMSS)—Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux is participating in one of the country’s most exclusive management training programs, The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. “I’m delighted to do this on behalf of the City of Shreveport and, frankly, delighted to do it for myself,” said Arceneaux...
Red River Revel Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Kip Holloway
Shreveport, LA – The Red River Revel community is in mourning following the passing of Kip Holloway, the influential former Executive Director of the Red River Revel Arts Festival. Holloway, who played a foundational role in establishing the festival in 1976, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a brief illness.
Shreveport Police Take Felon With a Firearm Off The Street
On July 12th, members of the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Market. During the stop, officers made contact with Adrian Maythorn, 24 years of age. VCAT members found that Maythorn was armed with a handgun. Further investigation revealed...
Shreveport Police Investigating Hearne Ave Homicide
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Investigate Homicide. On July 15th, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Shreveport Police Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call at Westover Street and Velva Street. While responding, officers observed two vehicles leaving the scene in opposite directions on Hearne Avenue. Officers attempted to stop both vehicles, but neither yielded to emergency lights or sirens.
Clearing up Shreveport's water now means scraping sludge
The manganese in Cross Lake remains a problem for the Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department weeks after it began discoloring the drinking water. The newest reason it hasn't yet been solved is the mountains of sludge at the bottom of city treatment tanks. The dissolved manganese contamination of Shreveport's drinking...
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