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A train derailment in downtown Shreveport leaves I-20 off ramp closed Sunday
An off-ramp on I-20 is closed Sunday afternoon after a train derailment in downtown Shreveport. According to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the I-20 westbound off-ramp to Spring Street is currently closed due to the train derailment located under the Spring/Market Street bridge. ...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Why are there 2 different types of parking meters downtown?
Several years ago, we had to confront the reality that all the City’s parking meters were out of date. We needed to replace defective meters, meters that were ruined by theft/vandalism and meters. ‘taken out’ by accidents. We also needed meters for new spaces we were able to create...
Children ingest water beads at Bossier City daycare; get medical treatment
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Bossier City police are investigating after children at a Bossier City daycare ingested water beads, causing several to seek medical treatment. One is in intensive care. Water beads, better known as Orbeez, are small, colorful balls that grow when they absorb water. Kelsey Hyatt, whose child...
Venue change announced for Humor and Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Humor and Harmony weekend events will no longer be held outside in the August heat. Curtis’ 50 Cent’ Jackson posted on his Instagram that the event is being moved indoors due to extreme temperatures and that the safety of event-goers is being prioritized. The event was originally slated to happen at Independence Stadium.
Encouraging repairs, bringing life to downtown Shreveport's vacant properties
In 2019, the city of West Monroe, concerned about the number of vacant properties in its downtown district, enacted a vacant property registry modeled after a similar one in San Antonio. The property registry in San Antonio is one of hundreds on the books across the U.S., in towns as...
Meet the 2024 Demoiselle Club Debutantes
When pounding rain brought sheets of water to her Southern Season Garden Party, Demoiselle Club Ball Chief Susan Snyder didn't miss a beat. She shouldered on and brought it inside her South Highlands home where the debs and Patron Sons were introduced. Guests looked through heavy rain from panels of glass onto the exquisite, formal garden, now soggy,but still beautiful.
Volunteers help restore the Reiser Neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Reiser Neighborhood Cleanup brought volunteers out on Saturday morning to improve the area and restore its charm. JoeAnn Jenkins, an active community member, expressed her excitement about the much-needed assistance. "It's been about 5-10 years since the city has come out to help," Jenkins noted. The...
Humor & Harmony stadium events move, 'It's going to be too hot'
The Humor and Harmony Weekend Big Bowl Comedy show set for Thursday, Aug. 8 and the 50 Cent and Friends music concert on August 10 has moved from the nearly 50,000-seat Independence Stadium to the 3,000 person capacity Municipal Auditorium. Orville Hall, G-Unit Growth adviser, told The Shreveport Bossier City...
A 'Venn diagram' of legal action: Changes coming to Shreveport-Bossier City real estate market
In just a few days, the way people buy and sell a house in the area is going to change. The old process of the home seller paying Realtors for both the seller and buyer is ending in northwest Louisiana on July 29, said Scott Hughes, CEO and Association Executive of the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors.
Hometown Patriot: Remembering John Chapman
SHREVEPORT, La. - In the early hours of March 2002, Air Combat Controller John Chapman and his squad were ambushed in the mountains of Afghanistan. His best friend, Summa Stelley, remembers Chapman's heroic story of fighting until his last breath.
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