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Shreveport Man Arrested After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
SHREVEPORT, LA- Man Arrested After Fleeing from SPD. Shreveport Police have arrested 21 year-old DeAndre Washington for numerous offenses following a traffic stop that began at Jewella Avenue and Hollywood Avenue. Washington refused to stop, leading officers on a chase that ended with his arrest in the 3900 block of Liaison Drive.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
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.
43 tornadoes during Beryl now confirmed by National Weather Service office in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 67 warnings. 43 tornadoes. That’s what the ArkLaTex dealt with as Beryl moved through the region Monday, July 8 after striking the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane. The National Weather Service office in Shreveport confirmed the whopping 43 tornadoes. The office issued a...
LSU Health Shreveport buying former Sears building
SHREVEPORT, La. - LSU Health Shreveport is growing, and with growth comes the need for new space to conduct their research. LSU Health Shreveport is working hard to expand their research program. The school has already increased research by 25 percent and is running out of research space. "We are...
These 26 Country Stars Are From Here In The Arklatex
With the relatively recent rise to stardom of several locals, we began to ponder what would be left in country music if it weren't for Shreveport and the Arklatex?. Just over the last few years, we've added the likes of Jordan Davis from Shreveport, Lainey Wilson from Baskin, La. (I realize that's a little bit of a stretch from us, but it's just over 100 miles) and most recently, we've been entertained with the debut single "We Ride" from Logansport's own Bryan Martin.
Back-to-school uniform giveaway hosted by mother of slain Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The line was out the door at the Western Hills Baptist Church. Parents and young students waited to receive free uniforms ahead of the school year. James Bell was with his family, a 1st grader, third grader, and fifth grader. “We needed the help with...
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
BENTON, La - Charles Evans needs your help to rebuild his life. Evans' home in Benton was damaged by the storms whipped up by Hurricane Beryl. Todd Adcock, a local contractor, has set up a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of materials for the much-needed repairs. Their goal is...
People line dance as they get ready for start of new school year
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Dancing and getting ready for going back to school. Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) hosted its fourth line dance event Sunday (July 21) while helping prepare students to go back to the classroom. “This particular line dance event, we’re actually doing a back-to-school drive....
4 indicted on murder charges; another charged with rape
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Caddo grand jury recently indicted five people, including four on charges of second-degree murder. The panel formally charged 27-year-old Michael Keith McKnight with two counts of second-degree murder and 37-year-old Lederrick Dewayne Gant, of Shreveport, 40-year-old Shemika Draper Johnson and 44-year-old Keelon Bernard Nelson with one count each of second-degree murder.
“He couldn’t play at a regular playground”: Monroe mother raises money for inclusive playground in honor of son
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Children all across Monroe, La, built lemonade stands to raise money not for themselves, but for a new inclusive playground in Forsythe Park. The initiative began when one local mother says her wheelchair bound son could not play at the regular playgrounds. Our son Benjamin was born with a rare genetic […]
School supply prices spiking: Monroe residents struggling to keep up
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — School supply prices have spiked by 24% in the past two years. Monroe residents pockets are paying the hefty price as a result. To jack the prices up on school supplies when you want children to finish school and have a way to make it in this world it’s becoming ridiculous. […]
Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana
In 2018, she helped lead the Lady Tigers win the SWAC Tournament and secure a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades, while scoring over 1,000 points during her collegiate career. The post Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
AHS South bids on Glenwood in Steward Health Care sale
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Steward Health Care announced Sunday that it has received the highest or best offer for Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. If the bankruptcy court approves, Steward says AHS South LLC would be the new owner of Glenwood. Steward also announced that Pafford Health...
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