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Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
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.
Video shows Smith County firefighter hit by vehicle
Businesses, buildings, vehicles and more sustained damage in Timpson during Monday's severe weather. East Texas couple who met through a blind date photoshoot is now months away from getting married. Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 6:55 AM CDT. High winds send parts of store roofs tumbling into streets in Jefferson.
Shreveport man arrested for reportedly punching officer after being asked to leave casino
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport man faces charges after reportedly punching a police officer after being asked to leave the premises of a downtown casino. Police say it happened July 21 around 11:45 p.m. Officers were called out to a casino in the 300 block of Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway to help casino security personnel with a man who was refusing to leave. When officers got there, they tried to de-escalate the situation; however, the man punched one of the officers, police say.
CPSO arrested 43-year-old man after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run
Shreveport, LA – According to the officials, on July 18, around 12:04 a.m., Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a fatal hit and run on Highway 789 near Elaine Drive, which resulted in the death of James Evans. Evidence at the scene suggested that a large truck traveling...
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.
NSU will introduce Genovese Tuesday
Northwestern State University will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 ,to introduce James. T. Genovese as the university’s 21st president. The event will be in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom. All in the community are invited. Genovese, who has served as an associate justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, was named the university’s president July 18 and will assume office in August. Tuesday’s program will include recognition of local and regional elected officials, figures from Genovese’s personal life, special presentations to the newly elected president and comments from Genovese.
Magnolia students can't have electronic devices during school hours
The Magnolia School District is reminding the public that a new district-wide cell phone policy takes effect this school year, which begins Thursday, July 25, 2024. No student will be allowed to possess on his or her person any cell phone, smartwatch, or similar electronic communication device, camera, MP3 player, iPod, or other portable music device during school hours.
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Three Theft Suspects
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying three individuals. On 06/22/2024, two unknown black females and an unknown black male who appears to be dressed as a female entered a store located in Bossier City and stole items from the store. If anyone knows the identity of the three individuals or any information on the case please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Campti Hometown Hero 2024 Honorees
Campti’s Hometown Hero Awards celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy. These individuals have shown a remarkable commitment in both their personal and professional lives to improving the community while continuing to preserve and promote the history of Campti and creating a better home for everyone in the future through the work they do today. The Hometown Awards are scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Cooler temps, muggy weather in store for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Another day of Flash Flooding risk is winding down as the threat moves south beginning Tuesday.Slow-moving storms training over the same areas in an atmosphere of deep tropical moisture produced 3"-4" of rain quickly in scattered areas. As the night wears on the flooding threat should abate. Tuesday morning's commute should be dry.The rest of the work week calls for smaller storm chances and cooler days (for July). While it will be very muggy each day this week, afternoon storms will be rather sporadic. Bigger rains will be further south as the stationary front drifts toward the coastline of Texas.Where the rain threat is higher, there is also a significant flooding threat.North Texas finds itself in a very unusual weather pattern for July, a persistent trough is parked over the central plains. This keeps temperatures below normal and rain chances in the picture.This pattern could hold until the end of the weekend. After that, as we count down to the start of August (next Thursday), the typical summer heat creeps back in.Here is your 7-day forecast:
A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches
SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M’s Mike Elko has gone to great lengths to not pour dirt on Jimbo Fisher’s grave since Elko took over as Aggies coach. Fisher was Elko’s former boss, after all. But it’s no secret that there was a bit of a disconnect...
PEC Journeyworkers Take First and Second Place Overall at Texas Lineman’s Rodeo
Cooperative Brings Home 20 Awards From State Competition. Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed against the best in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, bringing home first and second place in the overall journeyman category. The rodeo took place July 18-20 at Nolte Island Park near Seguin. PEC competed in events from to barbecue, bringing home 17 awards.
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Home insurance costs in South Texas jump in a big way
SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.
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