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What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds
A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse. A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report issued Monday noted that maximum fine amounts handed down to intermediate care facilities (ICFs) haven’t been adjusted since […]
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
KTBS 3's Jeff Beimfohr interviews GOP Lawmaker Elbert Guillory
SHREVEPORT, La. - KTBS 3's political reporter Jeff Beimfohr interviewed GOP lawmaker Elbert Guillory Tuesday on the 4 p.m. show. Guillory is running for Louisiana's new 6th Congressional District. ----- Click on the video attached to this report for the full interview.
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