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Lion spotted at the Texarkana Public Library
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — A new sculpture is guarding the Texarkana Public Library. The lion sculpture called ‘Have You Seen My Bicycle’ by Texas artist Jason Miller will soon be a permanent part of the library’s foyer. It’s made of dozens of individual pieces, including utensils...
New law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect livelihoods, advocates say
A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office. Act 281, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, went into effect on Aug....
You'll soon find this local, high-protein rice on Walmart shelves across Louisiana
Parish Rice, the high-protein product made at M&S Fruge Farms in Eunice, will hit shelves at 74 Walmart stores in Louisiana on Saturday. The company announced the deal Tuesday that also includes distribution to 491 Walmart locations across 15 southern and midwestern states. The rice, which Michael Fruge launched in...
Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order prohibiting the use of Critical Race Theory in Louisiana’s K-12 public education system
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the Critical Race Theory, which Governor Landry described as divisive, encourages students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood. He emphasized that students should instead be learning about American exceptionalism and the constitutional principles that affirm the equal...
Pat Mahomes sentenced to probation in DWI case
Former major league pitcher Pat Mahomes agreed to five years of probation as part of his guilty plea to a third driving while intoxicated charge on Tuesday. The agreement includes one year of "intense supervision," and should he live up to the terms of probation, he will not serve prison time.
Shreveport man who killed romantic rival sentenced to life in prison
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man who shot and killed a romantic rival at a Pines Road apartment must spend the rest of his natural life in prison, a Caddo Parish judge has decreed. District Judge Donald Hathaway Jr. sentenced Zhane Quinn Persley, 26, Thursday to life in prison without...
Louisiana Has a New Way We Can Help Unwanted Animals
With a piece of legislation passed this year in the Louisiana Legislature, more money will be raised to help save the lives of pets. The program allows for a new commemorative stamp program according to Louisiana Radio Network. While these won't be stamps you can use to mail a letter,...
A downtown Shreveport restaurant has announced a temporary closure
A downtown restaurant has temporarily closed. On Aug. 24, Pop N Pizza owner Brittani Shabazz went on a live on Facebook to make the announcement that the pizzeria would be temporarily closed. ...
Shreveport officer injured while arresting alleged shoplifter
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport police responded to a shoplifting report at around 7 p.m. on Aug. 26. The incident happened in the 2000 block of Centenary Boulevard. Officials say they found the suspect fleeing the scene near Olive and Cody Street. Quinton Pool , 50, reportedly resisted arrest when approached by officers. Officers then tazed Pool and were able to take him into custody. During the incident, an officer was injured in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment.
More than 100 drivers in Shreveport cited for speeding in just a few hours, police say
Shreveport police say during a recent operation they caught more than 100 drivers racing down Shreveport's interstate stretches in just a few hours last week — and they're urging people to slow down. Shreveport police during a operation Thursday at three locations on interstates 49 and 20 issued 107...
See the 6 Semi-Finalists for Caddo School Superintendent Job
SHREVEPORT, LA - Six semi-finalists have been selected to be the next leader for Caddo Parish Schools. A special meeting will be held on Tuesday to take a closer look at the applications of the candidates hoping to be the next Superintendent of Caddo Schools. Consulting firm, McPherson & Jacobson...
Interstate 30 collision kills driver, injures four others
One driver was killed and four people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision about 8:02 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2024 near the 32-mile marker of Interstate 30 in Hempstead County. The location is between the Arkansas 29 and Arkansas 299 exits north of Hope. According to a preliminary Arkansas State...
Bossier Native and LSU National Champion Released By NFL Team
Former Parkway Panther and LSU Tiger Terrace Marshall, Jr will be looking for a new NFL team. He's reportedly been released by the Carolina Panthers, the team who drafted him in the second round (59th overall pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Marshall has played in 36 games over the...
Hudson named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship
Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Hudson is daughter of Allen Hudson, a five-year employee of Lott Oil who serves as retail operations manager for Shop A Lott. She is pursuing a degree in communications.
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