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Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the first Ladies’ firearms and personal safety course for 2024
Shreveport, LA – According to the Sheriff’s Office, the course will be held on March 2 at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy located at 15639 Hwy. 1 South. Pre-registration is mandatory to attend the free course. If you wish to attend, please call Meosha Hamilton at...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the start of the $20.725 million Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the project features LED lights on the trusses and piers of the bridges. Frischhertz Electric Co. of New Orleans is constructing the project. Frischhertz also worked on the LED lighting project for the Caesars Superdome in 2012. Work will begin this...
The Louisiana Department of Health is issuing public health guidance following two confirmed measles cases in the Greater New Orleans area.
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the two cases were confirmed through laboratory testing after a visit to a New Orleans-area emergency department. Both individuals were unvaccinated for measles and were exposed to the virus while visiting another state. There are no additional measles cases in Louisiana...
The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces scheduled construction activities and anticipated traffic impacts, LDOTD officials say
Shreveport, LA – State officials also said that these activities are subject to potential changes:. Daytime Schedule (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM) · Saturday, 2/24 – LA 23 southbound right lane from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd. · Thursday, 2/29 – LA 23 southbound right lane...
Governor Landry opened the 2nd Extraordinary Session of 2024 focusing on crime, state officials said
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this special session begins to fulfill the campaign promises Governor Landry made to the people of Louisiana to make our safe state and protect our communities. Remarks as prepared:. “Mr. Speaker,. Mr. President,. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House and Senate,
Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control is notifying the public of an increase in the amount of animal distemper cases in parts of Caddo Parish
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the Parish is monitoring a rise in positive cases, affecting approximately 30 raccoons, primarily in the Highland and Broadmoor neighborhoods. Distemper is a viral infection that can infect dogs, raccoons, skunks and foxes. The virus does not cause disease in cats or...
Gov. Landry sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking federal assistance to address the recent drought that has affected our domestic crawfish industry and made prices skyrocket
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this request would expand the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program to include drought as a cause of loss for farm-raised fish (including crawfish). Letter attached. Gov. Landry reportedly said:. “Louisiana leads our country in crawfish production, contributing over $425 million in total...
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Miles for Smiles have joined forces to raise the awareness of dental care, oral health and healthy eating for Caddo Parish youth throughout the year
Shreveport, LA – Officials have announced that the Caddo Parks and Miles for Smiles will provide a series of educational classes at all Caddo Parish Head Start agencies and at Caddo Parish schools. The platform will provide pop-up community outreach activities at Caddo Parks sponsored programs, such as sport...
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator hosted an event to show his appreciation for the reserve deputies who volunteer their time to police the Caddo Parish community
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the Sheriff’s Office has around 50 reserve deputies. The reserve unit includes lawyers, doctors, engineers, technicians, and others who attended the Reserve Academy. They perform the same duties as regularly sworn POST deputies without receiving any pay. In the previous year,...
Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Tax Commission, the State Boxing and Wrestling Commissions, and the Caddo Parish Board of Election Supervisors
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, Governor Jeff Landry announced the following appointments:. · Craig P. Roussel (Chairman) · John Green Jr. (Secretary) · Darrell J. “Jimmy” Poirier Jr. (Vice Chairman) · Ronald A. “Ronnie” Rantz (Chairman) · James...
Caddo Sheriff Prator held a ceremony at Government Plaza to promote five deputies and recognize several others for outstanding service
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, Sergeant Parker and Sergeant Mastrodomenico were both promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant Darby was promoted to captain, and Corporals Wynn and Pierce were both promoted to the rank of sergeant. Parker, Wynn, and Pierce will continue to manage and oversee teams in the...
Jurors have been chosen for the second-degree murder trial of 32-year-old man, officials say
Caddo Parish, LA – According to the officials, the trial began Monday in District Judge Mosely Jr.’s court. Selection was completed the following day, with four men and eight women empaneled. Opening statements and initial testimony and presentation of evidence by the state will commence today. The 32-year-old...
SPD: Local man wanted in Lindholm Avenue shooting
Shreveport, LA – According to the Shreveport Police Department, the fatal shooting occurred on Monday. It happened in the 2600 block of Lindholme Avenue. Shreveport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers discovered that the victim was walking his kids to the bus stop when...
CPSO deputies arrested man after a theft investigation on West Antoine Loop
Shreveport, LA – CPSO officials said that a business owner reported the theft of metal from his property on West Antoine Loop. Video evidence showed the theft took place just after midnight Friday night. At 11:45 a.m. on February 25, the business owner reported an ex-employee, Chad DeLoach, 40,...
Gov. Edwards accepted a letter from DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson informing the Governor that Sec. Wilson will retire from state service effective March 4, 2023
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the average state transportation secretary serves for three years, but Dr. Wilson served Louisiana in the role of secretary for more than seven and completed more than 16 years of executive service at DOTD. During his tenure as Secretary, the state invested nearly $5.5 billion in infrastructure projects around the state consisting of more than 2,230 projects compiling nearly 7,000 miles of improvements.
The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting an additional public meeting aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process
Shreveport, LA – According to the city officials, this meeting will be held Wednesday, February 8 at 4pm at the Government Plaza. Officials also said that the Parish Commission contracted with Data Center, review and develop a model redistricting map for public input and Parish Commission consideration and approval.
CPSO: 43-year-old man arrested on multiple charges
Shreveport, LA – According to the CPSO officials, the 43-year-old man, Christopher Canizares, was arrested and taken into custody for distributing child and animal p0rnography. In November of 2022, Cyber Crimes Detective Lites launched an investigation after receiving a complaint that the man distributed child p0rnography. The investigation led...
CPSO deputies arrested local man after finding $42,760 worth of drugs and a firearm in his possession
Shreveport, LA – According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 9900 block of Mansfield Road, where they took 28-year-old James Jr. into custody. After locating 89 fentanyl pills, 10 oxycodone pills, 7.6 grams of marijuana, and $4,750 in cash on his person, agents conducted...
CPSO: Local woman arrested after she failed to report her son missing
Shreveport, LA – According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken into custody after she failed to report her son missing. CPSO officials said that on Dec. 1, 41-year-old Stephanie Horache reported her teenage son missing three days after he ran away from home. The...
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