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Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
Bossier Sheriff Holds Swearing-in Ceremony for New Deputies
Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington recently administered the Oath of Affirmation in a swearing-in ceremony for two new deputies who are transferring from other positions within the Bossier Sheriff’s Office. The swearing-in ceremony for new Deputies Jake Little and Terrance Danford was held in the Sheriff’s Conference Room in the...
Live! Casino celebrating construction milestone in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is celebrating an important construction milestone in Bossier City. The Cordish Companies hosted a topping off ceremony Wednesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the final beam being placed atop the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Hundreds of people attended the event to show their support.
32-acre Christmas park opening in Stonewall in November
STONEWALL, La. -- A 32-acre holiday park offering what's being called an "immersive Christmas experience" will open this fall in Stonewall. Lumiere Events co-owner Perry Thompson officially announced plans for the $2 million project Tuesday morning. His plans were already the talk of the community following his involvement in lighting the world's largest Christmas tree structure in conjunction with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office last year.
Ouachita Parish Police Jury approves purchase of land for new animal shelter
MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD) — The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is moving forward with plans that will help get stay dogs and cats off the streets. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on the site chosen and what is coming. The OPPJ has authorized the purchase of three tracts of land along Ellington Drive […]
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater to take place on August 16th and 17th
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will be held on August 16, 2024, and August 17, 2024, at the West Monroe Convention Center. The Altos will perform, the doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM. Twin City Entertainment will produce the show which is presented by arrangement […]
Shreveport Woman Sentenced to Life-Plus for Husband’s Murder
A Shreveport woman who shot her husband and then doused his body with gasoline must serve life in prison, and then some, a Caddo district judge has ruled. Charlene Henderson, 45, found guilty in June of the May 16, 2022 second-degree murder of Larry Clark, also 45, was sentenced Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to the mandatory life term by District Judge John D. Mosely Jr.. She was sentenced to another 20 years in prison, to be served consecutively, for conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Louisiana Prepares for November 5 Election with Qualifying Procedures
BATON ROUGE, La. – As Louisiana gears up for the Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election scheduled for November 5, 2024, the Secretary of State has announced the qualifying dates and procedures for candidates. The qualifying period is set from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19, at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
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