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Concern raised over inoperable Shreveport school zone lights
SHREVEPORT, La. -- As the new school year kicks off in Caddo Parish, concerns are rising over a set of school zone lights that appear to be malfunctioning. The lights on Ockley Drive near A.C. Steere Elementary School are meant to flash during specific hours to remind drivers to slow down between 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. However, residents say the lights are not working as they should.
The Caddo Parks and Recreation Department announced that all planned improvements at the Town of Greenwood’s William Peters Town Park have been successfully completed
Shreveport, LA – According to the officials, the park, located at 9360 Greenwood Road, underwent a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing accessibility and recreation for visitors of all ages. The new features include a playground system designed for children aged 2 to 12, complete with ADA-compliant wood mulch...
‘She really wanted to do the job’: Tallulah Fire Dept. welcomes first female firefighter in over a decade
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE) - The Tallulah Fire Department has made a historic addition to its team with the hiring of 19-year-old Tiesha Jackson. She is the first female firefighter to join the department in over ten years. Jackson has quickly risen through the ranks, becoming the first full-time hire under...
Arkansas State Police Out in Force Now Through Labor Day Weekend
As we all look forward to Labor Day Weekend, please remember to be safe on the roads. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) along with Arkansas law enforcement are watching for impaired drivers right now and through the Labor Day Weekend. This year's Drive...
A $300 million entertainment hub is coming to this Gulf Coast city. Here are the plans.
One of the most recognizable structures in a large Gulf Coast city is being demolished and a $300 million "world-class entertainment destination" will be built in its place. The Mobile Civic Center opened in 1964 and has for decades hosted some of the largest events in the city, including Alabama Mardi Gras galas, sporting events, theater performances and concerts.
Major Grocery Chain in Louisiana and Texas Under Fire for Pricing, Privacy Concerns
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A grocery chain with stores across Texas and Louisiana is facing scrutiny in the Senate over new electronic shelf tags, which critics say will lead to unfair pricing. Also of concern to those critics? Privacy issues stemming from small cameras including in some of the...
Who’s Kaitlyn Joshua, the Louisiana woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention heard the stories of three women Monday night who struggled to obtain reproductive health care after the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the 49-year-old Roe v. Wade decision in 2022. They included Kaitlyn Joshua of Baton Rouge, who shared that she was refused treatment for her miscarriage because doctors feared the criminal […]
Find Out How Low Louisiana Ranks When It Comes To Gender Equality
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Here in South Louisiana we are raised to respect our wives, moms, maw maws, and women in general. For the most part, I'd say we do a good job, but that ends when you leave Acadiana. With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking just 43rd for gender equality worldwide, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women's Equality in 2024 to determine where women receive the most equal treatment in American society. Where does Louisiana rank?
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