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New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Award Winning Texas-Based Comic Creator Heads to Geek’d Con
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours here. The guest lineup will include...
Health Matters: Tips for Back-to-School Success
Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. The summer school break will soon end, and children will be going back to school. On this Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer will be joined by Dr. Michelle Yetman, clinical psychologist, and Tryphena Jenkins, psychology intern, with the Children’s Center at LSU Health Shreveport. They will share tips on back-to-school readiness, from sleep schedules, to new school anxiety, to study habits, and more, to help children have a successful transition back to school. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.
1 killed, 1 arrested in Werner Park shooting; victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting Monday night in the Werner Park neighborhood that claimed a man's life. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Brion Morris, 21. He was taken to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he died.
Haughton Native Selected by Reds in MLB Draft
It's always exciting to see people from the Shreveport-Bossier area succeed at the highest levels. Whether we're talking about Dak Prescott or Terry Bradshaw or Evelyn Ashford or Tre White, it's always cool to see one of us succeed and win. And the great thing about our area, for whatever reasons, we seemingly produce TONS of professional athletes.
Tracking the Tropics: When will the tropics come back alive?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After a somewhat active start to the season with three named storms checked off the list in six weeks, things have quieted down. But when will they get active again?. Since Beryl’s demise last week, Saharan dust has taken over the Atlantic, Caribbean and at...
Hot and humid Tuesday; rain chances move in tomorrow
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Tuesday! We have another very hot day ahead of us with highs in the upper 90s looking likely. Feels-like temperatures will rise to 105, if not more, and because of that fact a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire ArkLaTex. We could see a pop-up shower this afternoon but I expect most of the rain will hold off until tomorrow. Temperatures drop to the upper 70s overnight with mostly clear skies.
Texarkana health center offering physicals, vaccines for kids ahead of back-to-school
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - The Bowie County Family Health Center is partnering with Special Health Resources Texarkana Care Clinic to host a back-to-school event focused on health. On Tuesday, July 30, children’s physicals will be offered for $15 per child and vaccines will be available for children 18 and younger....
Business failures up, loan volume down and SBC businesses caught in the middle
"This is probably one of the most challenging years that I've ever seen in our industry and in small business overall," Ken Hale, BOM President and CEO told The Shreveport Bossier City Advocate. Times have never been "not tough" for small businesses, Hale said, but this year has been particularly...
Back to School Bash provides supplies, resources to area students
SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is hosting a Back to School Bash at its St. Mary Medical Center location on Saturday, July 20. Attendees will receive a free backpack and school supplies, while supplies last. The event will be held 10 a.m. to noon at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – St. Mary Medical Center, 911 Margaret Place, Shreveport.
Shreveport fulfillment center sparks job growth
In Shreveport, Louisiana, a significant increase in job vacancies was recently announced, largely due to a prominent fulfillment center. This development promises the arrival of diverse roles for various skill levels. It has been received with a surge of enthusiasm by the local community, which sees it as a beacon of economic hope.
Shreveport police K-9 subdues man during burglary investigation
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport police say that one of their K-9s has made short work of a burglary investigation. K-9 Hic was deployed into a residence after Shreveport police responded to an alarm going off in the 600 block of March Street. Hic entered the building through an...
Arizona State, Florida finalizing agreement to meet on 12/14 at State Farm Center in Atlanta
Arizona State and Florida are finalizing an agreement to meet in a neutral site game on Dec. 14th at State Farm Center in Atlanta, multiple sources told College Hoops Today. An official announcement is expected soon. The Gators are currently ranked 18th in the ROTHSTEIN 45.
Sankey: Plan being finalized for SEC tiebreakers in first-ever division-less season
DALLAS, Texas (WBRC) - With less than 50 days until the kickoff of the 2024 college football season, the Southeastern Conference still hasn’t announced how tiebreakers will work without the East and West divisions. With Texas and Oklahoma now officially a part of the conference, the league has opted...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
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