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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.
Shreveport Police respond to shooting on Boone Street
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Multiple Shreveport Police units could be seen near Fairy Avenue and Prentiss Street Friday night (Aug. 16). Just after 9 p.m., police were dispatched to a shooting on Boone Street. Three EMS units are at the scene as well as half a dozen SPD units. KSLA...
SWEPCO warns 'buyer beware,' Green Light Solar continues to pull permits in Shreveport-Bossier
SWEPCO sent out an email alert to customers in Louisiana and Texas this week about residential solar sales. "It is important for our customers to know SWEPCO does not sell solar panels and is not partnered with any companies that do," the statement in bold said. It goes on to warn "Let the buyer beware: make an informed decision."
Train derailment in south Caddo Parish closes parts of Old Mansfield Road
Caddo Parish deputies are currently assisting with a train derailment on the south end of the parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. Around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies were dispatched to the Union Pacific derailment on Old Mansfield Road in Keithville. Caddo Fire District 4 was on the scene...
Caddo Parish charter is under its quadrennial review. Here’s what that means.
Those responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Caddo Parish charter were officially charged with their duties Wednesday morning. The Caddo Parish Charter Review Commission, a body assembled every four years to examine and propose changes to the document setting the foundation of parish government, assembled in downtown Shreveport Wednesday. Though the charter review commission will not begin the work for which they were appointed until a later meeting with the aim of completing their job by the end of the year, Wednesday marked the first step in that process as members were given their marching orders and organized for future meetings.
Concerns raised about I-49 inner-city connector at metropolitan planning meeting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The I-49 inner city connector in Shreveport was once again the main topic of discussion as citizens shared their concerns about the three-and-a-half-mile project that would go through some of Shreveport’s neighborhoods like Allendale. Environmental approval, budget, and delays were some of the concerns that...
First Alert Weather Day - Excessive heat in the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Friday! It is dangerously hot outside today with measured highs likely rising to around 100. Feels-like temperatures are expected to rise above 110 thanks to the humidity. Sunny skies will dominate the ArkLaTex through the afternoon. Tonight we will stay very warm with lows in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
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...
Excessive heat warning in effect Friday
SHREVEPORT, La. - The National Weather Service-Shreveport has an excessive heat warning and heat advisory in place Friday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Look for heat index values to reach 110 degrees or higher. STAY CONNECTED. It's easy to be weather-wise. Keep up with all of the very latest...
PGA Tour golfer Sam Burns makes bold − the boldest? − prediction for LSU football in 2024
Sam Burns is one confident LSU alum. The 28-year-old Shreveport, Louisiana, native − fresh off firing a 3-under-par 67 in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship Thursday at TPC Southwind − was asked afterward how he's feeling about LSU football's outlook in 2024. Burns was not bashful. ...
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in north-central Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport man died after apparently being struck by a vehicle while walking along a busy highway in north-central Shreveport early Thursday morning (Aug. 15), authorities report. The Caddo coroner’s office has identified him at 31-year-old Melvin Linear Jr. He was discovered by Shreveport...
Shreveport police determine insufficient evidence to proceed with case involving Bill Lunn
Former KTBS news director Bill Lunn has been cleared of accusations against him following an investigation by the Shreveport Police Department. Lunn was investigated after an incident where he was accused of messaging an online profile that appeared to belong to an underage girl. The profile was actually believed to have been set up by a group of men hoping to catch would-be child predators. KTBS reported that Lunn resigned from his position in June.
YWCA hosts 7th annual Women Who Care luncheon
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The YWCA held its 7th annual Women Who Care luncheon Thursday, Aug. 15. The luncheon serves as a fundraiser for the nonprofit, which aims to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA provides services and resources to women, such as trauma counseling, leadership training, workforce development, and interview skills training. The YWCA wants to set women up for success.
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