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SHERIFF WHITTINGTON TO OPEN RIFLE RANGE TO PUBLIC
Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington will open the Bossier Sheriff’s Office rifle range to the public on three. weekends in September so hunters can sight-in their rifles for hunting season. The range, located at 2955 Old Plain Dealing Road in Plain Dealing, will be open on these dates and. times:
Bossier filmmaker’s work featured in festivals around the world
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Al Bohl is a Bossier native whose films have premiered in festivals around the world, including Italy, Germany, Brazil and more. Although he is now retired from a 50 year career, Bohl is still passionate about the arts and has a message to locals following his career.
“Disarranged” Charter Review Commission meetings, says Bossier City Mayor
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – At the city council meeting on August 13th, Mayor Tommy Chandler proposed an ordinance for the Charter Review Commission to be dissolved. The commission was established by the City Council to amend the Bossier City Charter. At the meeting, City Attorney Charles Jacobs said...
Get free motorcycle at giveaway hosted by Law Tigers, Walton & Johnson
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - A Louisiana law office is partnering up with a motorcycle dealership to give away a bike. On Saturday, Aug. 17, radio personalities, Walton & Johnson, will be at 3 State Harley-Davidson in Bossier City. They’re giving away a motorcycle at the end of the year at the Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Authorities respond to stabbing at West Monroe Dollar General; suspect arrested
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On August 16, 2024, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing at Dollar General on Arkansas Road in West Monroe, La. The victim was reportedly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. According to authorities, the victim was involved in an altercation with 33-year-old Tiffany […]
Pro-Trump right-wing group floods Texas election officials with challenges to voter registrations
This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal...
New Jimmie Davis Bridge set for groundbreaking, and official project start
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and other state and local officials will be in Shreveport to mark the groundbreaking for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin the first phase of the much-anticipated project on Tuesday, August 20. DOTD...
NSU calendar for Aug. 18-24
Aug. 18 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m. Aug. 19-27 – Late registration for fall semester. Aug. 19 – Cane River Singers first rehearsal, Choir Room, Room 103, Fine Arts Annex, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 – Introduction and media event for President James T....
Man Runs from Shreveport Police… On a Minibike
SHREVEPORT, LA- Minibike Lands Man in Jail Following Police Pursuit. A man is in custody after attempting to flee from police on a minibike, resulting in a brief pursuit and multiple charges. Just after midnight on August 14th, Shreveport Police officers attempted to stop a man on a mini bike...
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.
Excessive heat warning out for today
An excessive heat warning is in effect for South Arkansas and North Louisiana from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024. Hot temperatures and high humidity will bring dangerous levels of heat to the region through the weekend. Heat index values will likely climb above 105 degrees in most locations.
Acadian Ambulance Facing Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Over Data Breach
Several class action lawsuits have been filed against Acadian Ambulance over a recent ransomware attack and data breach that may have affected up to 10 million individuals. At the time of publication, the breach has yet to be reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, so it is unclear exactly how many individuals have been affected.
First Alert Weather Day extended through the weekend due to dangerous heat
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Our First Alert Weather Day has now been extended through the weekend due to the dangerously hot conditions expected. Take it easy and avoid being outside this weekend if you can!. After a very hot afternoon, we don’t get much relief tonight with most locations only...
50 Cent Reacts To Lil Rod Attending His Shreveport Festival Amid Diddy Lawsuit
50 Cent boasted about how great his event was, and used Lil Rod's attendance as a reminder that everyone was invited to show up. 50 Cent's "Humor & Harmony Weekend" event in Shreveport, Louisiana saw a lot of celebrities pull up to indulge in the festivities. He wanted as many people as possible there, and a recently viral clip suggests that he's probably very happy with who came through. Moreover, Uncle Murda ran into Lil Rod at the shindig amid the producer's lawsuit against Diddy, and Rod even called the executive out for owing him money for it. "Hey everyone was invited, it was the place to be that weekend. [shrug emoji] what you want me to do? LOL," Fif reacted to this development online.
Shreve Island Elementary’s earned NASA moon tree growing
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Starting as just a stick, the NASA moon tree has grown two feet since Shreve Island Elementary received it. For almost a full school year, students at Shreve Island Elementary worked on a research project to win a NASA moon tree, and out of 1,300 applicants, they won one of the first 50 moon trees.
LSUS ‘welcoming students home’ during first week of classes
Many college students remember the first time they stepped on campus and the first college class they attended. LSUS wants to transform those first moments into lasting memories through its Week of Welcome, a full week of engaging activities designed to foster student relationships during the first week of face-to-face classes this fall.
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