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'A hole in your soul': Family of Shreveport July 4th mass shooting victims have no answers
It's been one year since Shamika Dorsey and LaShanda Carter's sons were murdered in the mass shooting that consumed a 4th of July block party in Shreveport's MLK neighborhood. After a year of dealing with the weight of grief and the challenges of picking up the pieces for their families, both women and their families are still finding the strength to take things one day at a time.
Shreveport activist reacts to Louisiana law setting harsher penalties for protesters
A new Louisiana law sets harsher punishment for anyone who disrupts traffic through public protesting. A bill signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry adds a conspiracy component to an extended state criminal statute that outlaws the obstruction of a highway, road, railway, airport runway or navigable waterway. ...
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 2 Results & Rankings
The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 2 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
Rep. Carter stands with EPA and concerned citizens against Denka to protect public health
Louisiana Second District Congressman Troy Carter is upset the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) granted Denka Performance Elastomer, a chemical plant in St. John Parish, a two-year extension to reduce emissions.
Shots fired in attempted robbery
Grambling Police arrested an Arcadia man last Tuesday after a victim said he attempted to rob him with a handgun. Dontavius C. Tibbs, 23, was arrested on numerous charges about 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Grambling State University police officers saw the suspect fleeing the area with a pistol in his hand. He was detained until Grambling PD arrived at the scene.
Domestic incident leads to arrest
An Arcadia woman was arrested last Tuesday after she allegedly entered the home of an off and on boyfriend., damaged property, and attacked the man. Khelsea L. Foster, 25, was arrested for unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling and simple criminal damage to property after Ruston Police investigated the incident on Eastland Avenue.
7 BAFB airmen become U.S. citizens
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Seven Barksdale Air Force Base airmen assigned to the 2d Bomb Wing became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony Tuesday morning at Hoban Hall. Barksdale AFB hosted its first-ever naturalization ceremony. The event was held in partnership with the U.S. Customs and Immigration...
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
Louisiana wins 4-H Shooting Sports national championship
Victoria McClung of Bossier City won the small-bore rifle category in the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held June 23-28 in Grand Island, Neb. McClung helped the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team win its fourth championship in the last five years. That includes a second-place finish last year and the event being canceled due to COVID restrictions in 2020.
Lawmakers seek probe of EBR Family Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State lawmakers have made a formal plea to the justices of the Louisiana State Supreme Court to request that they investigate the East Baton Rouge Family Court. A Louisiana State Senate resolution from State Senator Cleo Fields (D-Baton Rouge) and State Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R-Gonzales)...
Louisiana Downs to become home of popular Bossier City restaurant
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- A popular Bossier City restaurant, well-known in the Bossier City-Shreveport area for its food and wine list, is moving. Lucky Palace has found a new home at Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino. The move is expected to be complete by September. Kuan Lim opened Lucky Palace...
Grambling State Athlete Seeks HBCU Class Status in NCAA Bias Suit
A federal lawsuit filed by Grambling women’s basketball player Brenda McKinney against the NCAA seeks to certify a class of Black Division I athletes who competed for HBCU schools last year, alleging that they were victims of racial discrimination by the NCAA’s system of academic enforcement.Mario Chalmers NCAA Suit Seeks NIL Cash for Non-House Athletes In her motion for class certification filed this week, McKinney presents data showing that HBCU schools are far more likely than non-HBCU institutions to receive postseason bans related to the NCAA’s Academic Performance Program (APP). In previous court filings, the NCAA has forcefully objected to the theory...
Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: Setting off fireworks? Here’s the fire danger.
Setting off your own fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity to do on the 4th of July, but it is important to look at the fire danger and if your county is under a burn ban. During the month of June Little Rock only received 1.87″ of rainfall...
Louisiana 'Americe 250' State Commission unveils new state license plates
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Louisiana license plate, celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, was unveiled on Wednesday, June 3. The Louisiana ‘America 250′ State Commission, in charge of events and activities related to the celebration, unveiled the new plate at a news conference at the Old State Capitol.
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
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