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Excessive Heat Warning in parts of the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Thursday! More dangerous heat in the ArkLaTex, ramping up to higher highs today in some locations. Temperatures are likely to rise to around 100 degrees for measured highs but feels-like temperatures are expected to range from 105 to over 110, potentially. Sunny skies will continue to dominate the region with a tiny chance for a pop-up shower. Tonight, don’t expect to cool off much, lows in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
Caddo Fire District 4 captain struck in head by unknown object, undergoes surgery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An unknown metal object was discovered in the head of an off-duty Caddo fire department captain who was injured while bush-hogging. On Aug. 13 around 7 p.m., Caddo Fire District 4′s Capt. Freddie Martin was bush-hogging on property in Blanchard when he was hit in the head by an unknown object. The impact knocked Martin unconscious temporarily. He regained consciousness and contacted his wife, who took him to the nearest emergency room.
Beware: Scam targets Bossier City Water customers
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Scammers are falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the billing department for the Bossier City Water System; city officials want residents to beware. A news release from the City of Bossier City said scammers call customers to collect payment. “No one from the City...
From tickets to talent, here's everything you need to know before going to Geek'd Con
Don't be surprised if you see strange creatures walking around downtown Shreveport this weekend because once again Geek'd Con is back at the Convention Center with "The biggest Pop Culture event in the Ark-La-Tex." Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing the comic book and pop culture convention to North Louisiana, "We're proud...
Shreveport Firefighters Put Out Another Blaze at Jolie Apartments
SHREVEPORT, LA - An emergency situation again in the middle of Shreveport at a vacant apartment complex. Firefighters rushed to the Jolie Apartments just off of Shreveport Barksdale Highway to a reported apartment fire. The call came in just after 10pm when a passerby saw thick black smoke coming from...
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
In the state of Louisiana, there has not been a lack of deadly shootings in the last several years, and those numbers have led to a not-so-flattering rating for our state according to BRProud. Zinda Law Group has been analyzing data from all fifty states about the number of homicides...
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Next Year’s Crawfish Season May Be in Peril
Crawfish, Louisiana's delicacy, has had a problem over the last year. Beginning in the spring of 2023 Louisiana and lasting through the entire summer Louisiana experienced an unusual drought. In Louisiana, it's commonly agreed that Crawfish season goes from January until July, though for others it may end earlier than that, so the drought starting in spring was a problem for crawfish as drought conditions only continued to worsen through the fall of the same year. Louisiana's Agriculture Commissioner, Dr. Mike Strain, recently took time to speak with Louisiana Radio Network about the impacts this drought will have on future crawfish seasons, "I think you're going to see struggles in the crawfish market probably from two to three to four, five years."
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
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