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Police in Shreveport arrest man accused of raping child
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit have arrested a man accused of raping a juvenile. Police say Julius Amos, 39, is accused in connection with an assault that supposedly happened in June. Officers were first contacted by a hospital about a girl who had been sexually assaulted.
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.
43 tornadoes during Beryl now confirmed by National Weather Service office in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Sixty-seven warnings. Forty-three 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 has confirmed the whopping 43 tornadoes. The office issued...
Showers likely this afternoon; cooler this week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Monday! Make sure to have the umbrella handy today. Showers and storms are likely this afternoon as temperatures rise to the lower to mid-80s for highs. Some of the rain that moves through today could be pretty heavy, if you get caught traveling in the rain be sure to use extra caution. Tonight, temperatures will drop to the lower to mid-70s with the chance of rain sticking around.
More Bridge Inspections This Weekend to Slow Shreveport Traffic
Just as this past weekend's traffic flow saw issues with bridge inspections on both I-20 and at the Texas Street bridge, we're likely in for more slow-downs this coming weekend with additional bridge inspections. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has issued an advisory to all motorists that ramp...
LSUS political science professor weighs in on Biden withdrawing from 2024 race
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - President Joe Biden announced he is exiting the 2024 Presidential Race, with just a few months until Election Day. Being this far into the election cycle, LSUS Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow said the decision was unprecedented. With Biden out of the race, and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, he said there are several reasons that she would be the smoothest transition for Democrats.
Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment
BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — 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,...
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...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced an additional temporary lane closure on the US 90 Business Crescent City Connection Bridges as part of the $21 million CCC Decorative Lighting Project
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, starting July 23 and continuing through August 11, the HOV lane will be closed from Tuesday through Sunday, between 4 AM and 1 PM, to allow contractors to work on the far side bridge piers outside the protected barricaded area. Important...
Shreveport's Sam Burns one off British Open lead, in Sunday’s penultimate group
Thursday, Sam Burns was 6-over par through 11 holes. According to DataGolf.com, the former Calvary and LSU star had a 0.0-percent chance to win the British Open. Heck, it seemed like it was time to check on late Friday night flights to come back home from Scotland. “It wasn't what...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Louisiana tribes restore river cane to preserve their culture and the environment
Rose Fisher Greer and her daughter are the only basket weavers left in the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, a tribe based in central Louisiana. To practice her craft, Greer needs river cane. For that, she has to go into Kisatchie National Forest, and she’s the only person in her tribe willing to make the […] The post Louisiana tribes restore river cane to preserve their culture and the environment appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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