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This & That…Friday, July 19, 2024
Fish Fry Fundraiser for Captain Brian Walker is today, Friday, July 19 at 11am at the Fire District 8 Training facility, 13011 Hwy 175. Plates of fish, fries, hushpuppies and a bottle of water will cost $15. All proceeds will go to Walker and his family. Mark your calendars for...
Jerry Edwards Jr. sworn in as 1st Black federal judge for Western District of Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Following a formal appointment back in December of 2023, Shreveport attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. was ceremonially sworn in at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17. It was a momentous occasion for Judge Edwards as he became the first Black judge to...
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
50 Cent’s Festival Officially Moved; Here’s What You Need to Know
Yesterday it was reported that 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was going to be changing venues. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson reportedly was in Shreveport this week reviewing plans, participating in a fund raising event and just checking in on some of the things he's attempting to pull off in Shreveport.
Meet the 2024 Demoiselle Club Debutantes
When pounding rain brought sheets of water to her Southern Season Garden Party, Demoiselle Club Ball Chief Susan Snyder didn't miss a beat. She shouldered on and brought it inside her South Highlands home where the debs and Patron Sons were introduced. Guests looked through heavy rain from panels of glass onto the exquisite, formal garden, now soggy,but still beautiful.
Caddo Parish Violent Offenders July 13th-19th
The following booking-photos are those who were booked in to Caddo Correctional Center for crimes of a violent or sexual nature. The people pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Art. 234. Booking photographs. (1) "Booking photograph" means a photograph or still, non-video image of...
Keithville man struck, killed by vehicles named
KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA) - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CADDO CORONER’S OFFICE:. A Keithville bicyclist killed when he was struck by two vehicles as he traveled down a rural road early Thursday, July 18, 2024, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office. James Evans, 38, was struck by...
Caddo Grand Jury Returns Five True Bills
The Caddo Parish Grand Jury returned five true bills in its session that ended July 18, 2024. Four of the indictments concerned recent murders, while other charges involved weapons crimes and sexual assaults. Shemika Draper Johnson, Michael Keith McKnight, Keelon Bernard Nelson and Lederrick Dewayne Gant all were indicted for...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson highlights dedication to Shreveport community with visit to BAFB
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was in Louisiana ahead of his Humor & Harmony festival next month. On Thursday, July 18, he paid a visit to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier. INFORMATION FROM BAFB:. Barksdale Air Force Base welcomed Curtis Jackson, known...
Sky High Pay for These Shreveport Teaching Jobs
SHREVEPORT, LA – With school set to begin in just a few weeks, one Shreveport school is trying to fill some jobs and the salaries are sky high. You might recall the Caddo School Board has agreed to the State Education Department plan to bring in a private company to run Fair Park Middle School. 3rd Future is now trying to fill openings at the Shreveport school.
Evangel football has landed a transfer who is the son of a Hall of Fame legend
The facelift continues for the 2024 Evangel Eagles. A host of players who transferred from other area schools – and didn’t play last season – will be ready to go for head coach Denny Duron for the upcoming season. The latest addition is a 6-foot-5 senior receiver.
Evangel Christian Academy a topic of discussion at SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Mississippi State took center stage at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday and Shreveport native Blake Shapen was in the center of the conversation. The former Evangel Christian Academy star quarterback is the Bulldogs new quarterback after transferring in from Baylor. In three years...
Shreveport’s 20th annual back-to-school shoe and backpack giveaway
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year, a shoe and backpack giveaway is happening in Shreveport on Saturday, July 27. The 20th annual free event will be held at Walmart on 6713 Pines Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We are...
SporTran makes plans for Humor & Harmony Weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - SporTran will help shuttle eventgoers during the big Humor & Harmony Weekend festival. Ahead of 50 Cent’s Humor and Harmony Weekend, SporTran has planned zip line rapid shuttles for festival goers. Park and ride locations:. St. Vincent Mall. Louisiana Board Walk. More will be added...
Louisiana City Lands on List of Worst Cities to Buy Property
SHREVEPORT, LA – This is one of those lists that is really disappointing. I don’t know if I believe much of what is in this report. But it’s bad news for one Louisiana city. What Is the List?. This is a list of the worst cities to...
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