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Wednesday is Tattoo Day. Here are places to go in Shreveport-Bossier to get ink.
July 17 is National Tattoo Day, so if you’re in the mood to add some new ink or get your first tattoo, here are some places you can go in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Voodoux Tattoux | 3650 Youree Dr. This local award-winning tattoo shop comes highly recommended and rated...
Alumnus Trevor Bailey associate director of bands/director of athletic bands at Northwestern State
Things will look slightly different for Shreveport native and Northwestern State alumnus Trevor Bailey since he last entered Turpin Stadium in 2011. New stadium lights, new field turf, new band uniforms, and a new title. The former baritone section leader will now return to Northwestern State University in the newly formed position of associate director of bands/director of athletic bands. Bailey began his duties on July 15.
Two LSUS students make startling scientific discovery, win prestigious award
Hanna and Eubanks learned of the project in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences. Since they began working on the project they have experienced their first trip out of the South, their first plane rides, their first research project experiences, their first wins in the field of science, and had a chance to try Korean barbeque.
Shreveport Police Department offers tips to keep your packages safe from thieves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ever go outside to retrieve a package you’ve been waiting weeks for, just to see that it’s vanished?. KSLA News 12 spoke with Shreveport police to get some tips on how to keep your items safe from package pirates. Police encourage you to have...
Shreveport Man Wanted for Battery of a Pregnant Woman
Officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a report of a violent domestic incident in the 4300 block of Illinois Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who reported that her live-in boyfriend and the father of her children, Phillip Crutchfield, had battered her. The victim is seven months pregnant.
D.A.R.E holds Officer Training Conference in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - More than 150 officers from across Louisiana are in Shreveport for the D.A.R.E Officers Association Training Conference. The conference is being held at LSU Shreveport. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. Under the program, officers go into classrooms to teach kids how to resist peer pressure...
Shreveport Police makes renewed effort in proactive policing in downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department is making a renewed effort in proactive policing in downtown. Chief Wayne Smith says four patrol officers have been assigned to a special team that will aim to prevent crime in the downtown area, and other parts of the city. Over the weekend of July 13, the chief says those officers performed 104 traffic stops and issued 189 citations.
What's causing the delay in Shreveport City Council approving Stageworks lease to G-Unit?
The Stageworks lease agreement between the city and G-Unit has been temporarily put on hold by the City of Shreveport attorneys, with approval from the Shreveport City Council deferred until ongoing negotiations are complete. Chairman Alan Jackson of the Shreveport City Council confirmed that city attorneys have requested the postponement to work out the agreement's details with G-Unit attorneys. ...
Tatianna Burns guilty of second-degree murder
A Shreveport woman accused of shaking a baby to death was found guilty of the crime Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Caddo District Court. The trial was originally to have been before a jury, but as jurors were about to be chosen Monday, July 8, defendant Tatianna Jenell Burns, 42, asked for a bench trial before District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr.
Haughton Native Selected by Reds in MLB Draft
It's always exciting to see people from the Shreveport-Bossier area succeed at the highest levels. Whether we're talking about Dak Prescott or Terry Bradshaw or Evelyn Ashford or Tre White, it's always cool to see one of us succeed and win. And the great thing about our area, for whatever reasons, we seemingly produce TONS of professional athletes.
Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
Parlez-vous francais? French table group meets to practice their French-speaking skills
For local attorney David Marcantel, French is more than a language. It is the culture of Louisiana. One that many feel has become a dying art as younger generations forgo the language of their ancestors. On Tuesday, a group of Francophones (speakers of the French language) and Francophiles (people that want to be a part […]
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results & Overall Standings
Week 4: The Snow Cone Showdown Heats Up in Southwest Louisiana!. The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 4 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
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