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Louisiana Tech quarterback room filled with some size heading into 2024 season
When the Louisiana Tech football team kicks off opening week preparations for the 2024 season, the quarterback room will be filled with perhaps the tallest group of signal callers in school history. Led by incumbent starter Jack Turner at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Bulldog coach Sonny Cumbie can look around the...
Former GSU player killed in Ruston crash
Jazmin “Paso” Boyd, a former star Grambling State University basketball player, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Ruston Friday night. The crash occurred on West Alabama Avenue at Goyne Street near Park Ridge Estates. Preliminary reports indicate Boyd’s vehicle hit a utility pole. Further details were not available over the weekend.
Get ready Bearcat fans: Reserved seating renewals starts today
Reserved seating season ticket holders for the returning state champion Ruston High School will be receiving an email today with information on renewing their seats for an exciting year. Current season ticket holders have until Sunday, Aug. 4, to renew. Fans will also have the option to reserve a parking...
Shreveport man awaiting trial for child molestation faces more charges
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport man awaiting trial faces additional charges. According to a media release from the Shreveport Police Department, 43-year-old Cortez Lane. Lane, who is currently awaiting trial for molestation of a juvenile, is now facing an additional charge of second-degree rape for an unrelated matter.
Shreveport ministry to host back-to-school event
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A local ministry is set to host a back-to-school event on Saturday. Refreshing Point Ministries is gearing up to host an exciting Back-to-School Bootcamp on Saturday, July 27. This free event will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 9279 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.
LSU Health Shreveport buying former Sears building
SHREVEPORT, La. - LSU Health Shreveport is growing, and with growth comes the need for new space to conduct their research. LSU Health Shreveport is working hard to expand their research program. The school has already increased research by 25 percent and is running out of research space. "We are...
Back-to-school uniform giveaway hosted by mother of slain Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The line was out the door at the Western Hills Baptist Church. Parents and young students waited to receive free uniforms ahead of the school year. James Bell was with his family, a 1st grader, third grader, and fifth grader. “We needed the help with...
Family celebrates 100th family reunion
MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Over a century ago, the Roe family gathered for a Juneteenth celebration which started a yearly tradition of bringing the family together each year to Minden, La. This weekend they celebrate their 100th family reunion. The Roe’s reunion started in Red Hill, La., when when...
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
BENTON, La - Charles Evans needs your help to rebuild his life. Evans' home in Benton was damaged by the storms whipped up by Hurricane Beryl. Todd Adcock, a local contractor, has set up a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of materials for the much-needed repairs. Their goal is...
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Brookshire Grocery Co. to Acquire Mac’s Market in Jena
TYLER, Texas, July 22, 2024 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Mac’s Market announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Mac’s location in Jena, La. This location will become a Spring Market store following a short closing for conversion next month.
South Arkansas Regional Hospital nurse retires after 56 years of service
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Gladys Davis, who has worked at South Arkansas Regional Hospital for 56 years, worked her last shift. She began her career at the age of 15 working part time at Warner Brown Hospital. After graduating with her LPN in 1968, Davis joined Union Memorial Hospital full […]
A 'child's body' in water creates big scare at Slidell park. Police share an explanation.
A father and son fishing at Slidell's Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon hooked what appeared to be a child's body — and prompted an underwater search by the Slidell Police Department's dive team. Fortunately, the body turned out to a doll, ironically one used for water safety training, the...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
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