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Votes sought at taxpayers’ expense, say Foxx, Cassidy: Report
(The Center Square) – Only 40% of student loan borrowers make payments, and congressional committee leaders from North Carolina and Louisiana said Wednesday the federal report confirms the White House’s efforts to win votes at taxpayers’ expense. U.S. Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Sen. Dr. Bill Cassidy, R-La., requested the Government Accountability Office analysis because […]
Louisiana state superintendent calls for assertive discipline action in schools
Classes are set to begin soon for students in Louisiana. Before the beginning of school, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley sent a letter calling for school system leaders to "recommit to assertive discipline action."
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
Caddo Fire District 4 captain struck in brain with shard of metal
BLANCHARD, La. - Prayers are going up for Caddo Fire District 4 Capt. Freddie Martin after a accident earlier this week. He was off-duty bushhogging on a property in Blanchard Tuesday evening when he was struck in the head by an unknown object. The impact temporarily knocked him out. Once...
Bossier Sheriff’s Dept Arrested Man on Gun & Drug Charges
BOSSIER PARISH, LA- Bossier Sheriff’s Joint Criminal Apprehension Team Arrests Gibsland Man for Drug and Weapon Offenses. On Sunday, August 11th, members of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT) arrested a Gibsland man for being in possession of several variants of dangerous narcotics and a stolen Glock handgun.
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.
Dallas man jailed for attempted second-degree murder
The Natchitoches Police Department arrested 42 year-old Aldrick Edwards of Dallas for attempted second-degree murder early Saturday morning following a shooting that occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. the night before.On Aug. 9 around 7:41 p.m., NPD officers responded to the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. for a gunshot victim.The victim was airlifted to a Caddo Parish hospital…
Shreveport Police Arrest Man With Knife at Humor & Harmony
During the "Humor & Harmony" event, on August the 10th, around 8 p.m. Shreveport Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard in response to reports of a possible homeless man armed with a knife. Witnesses reported that the man had threatened individuals attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
Shreveport Police Arrest 2 But Seek Another in Murder Case
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Detectives Arrest Two and Actively Search for One in July Homicide. Following the ongoing investigation into the July 17th homicide on Kennedy Street, Shreveport Police Department Violent Crimes detectives have made significant progress. On August 14th detectives arrested 22-year-old Lejerrion Lee on charges of second-degree murder,...
Heat continues with sunshine for Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are around the ArkLaTex for the entire day with mostly dry conditions. There is a slim 10% chance of rain, but only for those around Natchitoches while the rest of the region stays completely dry. High temperatures reach up to around 100 degrees with feels like temperatures getting up to be between 105-115 degrees.
Heat advisory, excessive heat warning in effect Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. - The National Weather Service-Shreveport isn't budging on that heat advisory. Another one is in place for Thursday until 8 p.m. for the ArkLaTex. Look for heat index values up to 109 degrees. An excessive heat warning is in place to the east. STAY CONNECTED. It's easy to...
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