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Glenwood’s transition moves forward despite third delay of sale hearing
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A new court filing shows that the sale hearing for Glenwood Regional Medical Center has been delayed for a third time. According to the bankruptcy court, the hearing centering on Steward Health Care System’s sale of hospitals in Louisiana, Arkansas and Massachusetts has been adjourned until August 22. The hearing was originally set for July 31.
Louisiana One of the Deadliest Places to Be
Louisiana has struggled with violent crime for a long time. Since at least 1979 Louisiana has always had a murder rate greater than the national average, at times being over double the national average. A recent study from Zinda Law Group sheds more light on Louisiana's violent crime problem, as well as the other states with high rates of violent crime.
10-month-old dies after being left in vehicle
A 10-month-old baby girl has died after being left in a hot car Tuesday in Jennings. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says the girl’s mother was unexpectedly called into work at a local restaurant and accidentally left the child in the car during her hour-and-a-half long shift. “When she...
Bossier City native will be participating in the world's largest maritime warfare exercise
A Bossier City native will be participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest internation maritime warfare exercise. ...
Train Derailment Causes Problems South of Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, LA - A train derailment in south Caddo Parish has caused some problems in the Keithville area. Caddo Parish patrol deputies have been on the scene helping with a train derailment on the south end of the parish. Just before 5pm Caddo deputies were called out to the Union...
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Shreveport Police Arrest Convicted Felon with Firearm
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Arrest Convicted Felon with Firearm. The Shreveport Police Department has arrested a convicted felon found in possession of a firearm during a late-night disturbance call. On August 13th, just before midnight, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a local hotel in the 6700...
Shreveport Rouxgaroux aim to take advantage of local flavor with return of indoor football
Professional football is back in(doors) Shreveport. With a mission to capture the area’s love for football and employ the blueprint for local success cultivated by the Shreveport Mudbugs, the Shreveport Rouxgaroux will debut in the National Arena League in 2025. A trio of owners, including one local, Keith Carter,...
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