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Shreveport free food, giveaways, family-friendly outdoor event; details
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Looking for a free event this July 4th weekend? Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) will host a free event featuring free food, a ‘special guest appearance,’ and giveaways. According to SPAR’s social media, the ‘Family and Friends Fun Day’ invites the community to unite...
Parkway football standout Carmaro Mayo reopens college recruitment
Parkway defensive back Carmaro Mayo has been verbally committed to Louisiana Tech for several months, but that changed recently. Mayo has reopened his recruiting because he sees a lack of stability in the Bulldog program. “The defensive coaching staff kept changing and they’ve had three different cornerback coaches since I...
Job applications now accepted for Shreveport Amazon facility
SHREVEPORT, La. - The time is now to apply for one of Amazon's new positions at the Shreveport location. Applicants must pass a background check and a drug screening, and do not need prior experience or a resume. Amazon will train workers to learn everything they need to know to...
2 Shreveport buildings get new lives: See plans for Fairfield Building and former school
It's all done but finalizing the financing package, working out the architectural details, filing for historic tax credits, getting permits and other permissions and launching construction … Which is to say it's actually a pretty long way from done. But even with the myriad of details of two significant historic building conversions in front of him, Wednesday was a good day for Jeff Glover, a partner in the MGM Development Group of West Monroe.
Shreveport Has A Higher Population Than These 24 State Capitals
In the past, we've talked about how much bigger the city of Shreveport physically is than many major metro areas in the US. If you don't recall, Shreveport physically measures 123 square miles, which is larger than Pittsburgh, Boston, Miami, Baltimore, and Seattle (among others). That physical size is likely the biggest reason why Shreveport struggles to keep city infrastructure taken care of. When there's more road, sewer, street lights, and space to pay for than a city like Orlando, and you have far less people to fund it with taxes, you simply can't afford what you have.
‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — For newly elected mayor Alvin Garrison, a brighter future for the Town of Ferriday means “putting Ferriday back to the way it used to be.” That means working to see that “citizens are safe, bills are paid on time and fiscal and financial management is back in place,” Garrison said. Garrison, who […] The post Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Gov. Sanders announces over $2 million allocation to Eureka Springs hospital as part of new program
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — The Eureka Springs Hospital is set to receive almost $2.3 million after a joint announcement from Governor Sarah Sanders, The Arkansas Department of Human Services (ADHS), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA) confirmed more than $9 million in funding will go towards helping the long-term sustainability of rural Arkansas hospitals.
Olivia Dunne Fired Back At Team USA’s Olympic Snub With Blooper Compilation Of Hilarious Fails
Olivia Dunne did not receive an invitation to join Team USA at the Olympics. LSU’s star gymnast was not selected to compete in Paris next month. She was snubbed! Dunne, who just wrapped up her senior year in Baton Rouge, is still deciding whether she will return to college for her fifth and final season […] The post Olivia Dunne Fired Back At Team USA’s Olympic Snub With Blooper Compilation Of Hilarious Fails appeared first on BroBible.
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
UPDATE: Beryl’s track shifting more north, SW La. may feel some impacts
Just a month into the 2024 hurricane season, Southwest Louisiana now finds itself in the cone of uncertainty as now-Tropical Storm Beryl starts making its way toward the United States. Right now it is forecast to strike Corpus Christi, Texas, on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. “That’s close enough to our area that I […]
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