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Mother concerned son had heat stroke in school bus with no AC
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The mother of a Huntington High School student is raising concerns that some Caddo School buses with no air conditioning could be dangerous for students. Kim Lewis-Scott said her son’s school bus broke down Tuesday (Aug. 13) and had no working AC. She believes he...
Cordish Companies, Shreveport Regional Arts Council search for artists
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A new partnership is in the works to enhance the local arts scene. The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is partnering with the Cordish Companies to issue an open call for local artists. Cordish wants new, raw and local artwork to feature in the hallways of its Live! Casino and Hotel that's scheduled to open next year in Bossier City.
Shreveport police searching for man in connection with homicide investigation
The Shreveport Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with the ongoing investigation into the July 17 homicide on Kennedy Street. Police are looking for Perteria Seamster, who is considered to be armed and dangerous. Police have arrested Lejerrion Lee and Everett Henderson in connection with this...
On This Day: Former LSU Tiger, one of the first NFL players to hail from Shreveport, dies
Before a six-year professional football career included stops in Washington, Green Bay, Philadelphia and Chicago, Dan Sandifer prepped at Byrd High School and played college ball at LSU. On this day 37 years ago, Sandifer, a rookie record-setter in the NFL, died at the age of 60. “He was a...
Driver not injured in Woolworth Road crash
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A driver escaped injury Thursday morning after crashing his vehicle and overturning several times. The accident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Woolworth Road just past the Woolworth Road Landfill. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the...
Louisiana Man Arrested Transporting 90 Pounds Of Marijuana On Hwy 59
A Louisiana man was arrested Monday afternoon for transporting illegal substances through Harrison County, Texas while traveling on US Highway 59 in Marshall. When you're on the interstate or driving a Texas highway you have no idea what the other drivers around you are carrying with them or what's in their trailers. For the most part, it's just ordinary and everyday kind of things for work or play. But every once in a while that car or truck next to you could be transporting some illegal substances.
Sam’s Club ‘Benefit’ No Longer Offered to Louisiana Shoppers
At fourteen different locations across Louisiana including the cities of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Harvey, Lake Charles, and Denham Springs, shoppers in Louisiana can load up on oversized portions of the items they use every day. Such is the life of a Sam's Club Shopper. You don't really need six gallons of mayonnaise but the price is too hard to pass up, right?
Law enforcement help teach importance of safe crib sleeping methods
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - The number of crib-related deaths is climbing in Southwest Louisiana. 1 in 5 babies experience 3 or more risk factors for sleep-related death, according to the Louisiana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data. There have been approximately 10 deaths in Southwest Louisiana due to safe crib sleeping, and 100 across the state.
Louisiana Utility Commission Oks Major Donor’s Plan To Buy Entergy Gas System
BATON ROUGE (Louisiana Illuminator / FLOODLIGHT) — A private equity firm that has given more than $200,000 in campaign contributions to Louisiana Public Service Commission members won unanimous approval from the commission Wednesday to purchase Entergy Louisiana’s gas distribution system. There was little discussion and no opposition to...
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