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Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana’s vulnerable coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Kelly Bayou Bridge to be closed at beginning of August
MANGHAM, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a portion of La. 132 in Mangham will be closed to all through traffic starting Wednesday, Aug. 7. The closure is to replace the Kelly Bayou Bridge and is part of an ongoing project to replace five bridges along La. 132 in Richland Parish.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semi overturned on I-20 westbound near Tremont Rest Area
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Choudrant Fire Department are currently responding to an overturned semi on I-20 westbound near the Tremont Rest Area. When KNOE contacted LPSO, they were unable to provide details of the accident at this time. Due to the accident,...
North La. residents say solar company promised free solar and now they are stuck in 25-year loans
Shreveport and Bossier City residents say they've been the target of high pressure and confusing sales pitches by a solar panel company making its way around the area leaving unexpected bills in its wake. Homeowners began getting knocks at their doors in late 2023. On the other side were salespeople...
Tallulah Academy released their 2024 softball schedule
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The FRRCC, established in 2008, provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator. It focuses on environmental issues and policies important to agriculture and rural communities.
Ticket info, participant list for 50 Cent’s celebrity basketball game released
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More information has been released about one of the events that’s part of 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend in Shreveport. The Celebrity Basketball Game will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at StageWorks. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the game begins at 8 p.m. Celebrity participants include:
Indoor testing results, soil sampling to be shared in meeting about wood treating site cleanup
BOSSIER CITY, La. – The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust will hold a community meeting and drop-in session on Tuesday to provide updates about environmental investigations and cleanup near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City. Multistate Trust representatives will share:...
Shreveport bar serving craft beer, upscale whiskeys to close after eight months
After almost eight months in business, a Shreveport craft beer and whiskey bar has announced it's closing. Owner Jason Heffern of The Tap Room at 6301 Line Ave. made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday. "This Sunday, July 28, 2024, will be our last day of operation. We have what...
SWEPCO responds to sales pitches, billing claims from solar company
Since late 2023, neighborhoods in Shreveport and Bossier City have been visited by salespeople who want to sell solar panels and permits numbers show they have been successful. By early 2024, the permits divisions at the cities of Shreveport and Bossier City were seeing more pulled for solar panels than...
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