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The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress.
If you’re to believe the far right, our voter rolls face constant peril from the threat of ill-willed hackers, nefarious foreign conspirators and evil villains that make James Bond’s various nemeses look like Teletubbies. I could argue that Teletubbies are actually evil in their own way, but the point is that Republican leaders from Congress […] The post The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Cherokee County jury finds man guilty of Highway 79 shooting that killed 2
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A jury found a Shreveport man guilty of capital murder in connection with a shooting in Cherokee County that left two dead. Devon Harris faced a weeklong trial that ended on July 15 in connection with a 2022 shooting. Harris stood accused in the deaths...
NWS looks ahead after 13 reported tornadoes in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Shreveport National Weather Service reported record-breaking severe weather events after last Monday’s tropical storm that impacted several East Texas counties. “The 13 tornadoes that we got across East Texas were actually part of a bigger outbreak when Tropical Storm Beryl moved across the region,” Chris Nuttall, Shreveport National Weather Service […]
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Shreveport Police Take Felon With a Firearm Off The Street
On July 12th, members of the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Market. During the stop, officers made contact with Adrian Maythorn, 24 years of age. VCAT members found that Maythorn was armed with a handgun. Further investigation revealed...
1 killed, 1 arrested in Werner Park shooting; victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting Monday night in the Werner Park neighborhood that claimed a man's life. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Brion Morris, 21. He was taken to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he died.
Heat relief is on the way as a rainy pattern arrives soon
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – We are only 2 days away from a cool front swinging through and bringing heat relief for several days late this week and into the weekend. The next 48 hours will test our patience as we await this change. Temperatures will be near 80 degrees...
CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally entertains crowds all weekend at Louisiana Downs
Bossier City ushered in one of the summers most anticipated events over the weekend at the Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino. Hot air balloons covered the racetrack field Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, as the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission hosted its eighth CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally. ...
Monday, ESPN's Holly Rowe said Shreveport, Independence Bowl made her feel ‘big time’
The biggest of the big. The best of the best. Holly Rowe’s life is dedicated to covering bucket-list sporting events and bridging the gap between fans and the greatest sports superstars. However, when the longtime ESPN standout made her first journey to Shreveport for Monday’s Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl...
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