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Two West Monroe residents arrested on drug and firearm charges
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) arrested two West Monroe residents who are accused of possessing controlled drugs and firearms. Officers went to Henry Martin Road in West Monroe late on July 25. While there, officers said they found...
State Police, Lincoln Parish authorities respond to single-vehicle crash on I-20 in Ruston
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Deputies of the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that a single-vehicle crash has taken place on Interstate 20 in Ruston, La. According to officials, they are still on the scene due to hazmat issues. Louisiana State Police are investigating the crash and no further information has been released at this […]
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...
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...
Community legal clinics set for August
SHREVEPORT, La. - Got legal questions? Volunteers for Youth Justice-My Community Cares has teamed with the Shreveport Bar Foundation to bring another legal clinic to the community. Attorney Mary Winchell will provide information that will cover domestic violence and family law, public benefits, housing, and consumer health and protection. If...
Local church brings community together for worship through song and praise
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is set to host “Bringing Back the Sound IV: His Glory,” a vibrant community event celebrating unity and worship through music. The event will occur on July 28th at 4:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive. The...
Central High School’s Brandon LaGroue Is Finalist for Lousisiana Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals. The winner will be...
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
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