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Bossier City Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 07/01/2024, Two unknown males entered 1832 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City, La. 71112 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of these individuals or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
BPCC Launches Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Division of Business and Technology proudly announces the launch of its Fiber Optics Technician Training Initiative. This innovative program provides 15 participants enrolled in BPCC’s College Transition Program with three free courses, a free certification exam, and a $200 monthly stipend. The program prepares students for promising careers with leading companies such as AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon.
First LSUS students to gain hands-on experience in National Fellowship at Barksdale Air Force Base
The National Security Fellowship Program selected the first two students from LSUS to work alongside the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) unit on Barksdale Air Force Base.
Young LA Tech Innovator develops new method to remove microplastics from water
Courtesy of Louisiana Tech University Communications. When Caddo Magnet High School sophomore Vennela Malireddy won regionals and then state for the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition, Louisiana Tech University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology Dr. Shaurav Alam was not surprised. Last winter, Malireddy worked with...
American Heart Association recognizes Glenwood Regional Medical Center for quality stroke care
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The American Heart Association recognized Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the stroke care offered by its medical team. Glenwood Regional Medical Center received the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus award. This recognition is reserved for healthcare facilities that offer the most appropriate care to stroke patients as set by nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
POLICE: Man who died from 'self-inflicted injury' following standoff at Longview gas station could have been experiencing mental episode
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Police Department and SWAT says a barricade situation has ended after an armed man was found dead in a bus that's been converted into an RV in the parking lot of a local gas station. According to the LPD, the incident occurred at the...
50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival Moves Venues
SHREVEPORT, LA - There could be a big change comin for the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been in town reviewing the plans and checking out the sites for this massive event. He is planning to bring in several events as part of this weekend of celebrations.
Louisiana City Tops List of Cities to Not Buy Property In
Experts are warning investors that they should not buy property in some U.S. cities, and one Louisiana city makes the list. While we often like to think that our state is prospering, there are some parts of the "Bayou State" that are not doing as well as others, and perhaps that is why one city makes the list of worst cities to invest property in.
50 Cent makes quick stop in 'his city' for interview, Red River District visit
Shreveport sports medicine physician gives tips on creating an exercise training program
There was no shortage of top-tier professional sports to watch on July 13 and 14 — Wimbledon tennis, Tour de France cycling, Copa America soccer, the Scottish Open golf. And at the end of the month, the Summer Olympics in Paris will begin. I'm always in awe of the...
Back-to-school kit giveaway set for Saturday in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - SporTran, Healthy Blue Louisiana, and SPAR are hosting their annual drive-thru “Back to School Bash” school supply kit giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hattie Perry Recreation Center. Attendees will visit with community vendors, enjoy free snow cones, and pick up limited free...
Victim identified in Kennedy Drive shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport police responded to a shooting just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Officers arrived and found 24-year-old Jaden Barnhill suffering from two gunshot wounds inside a home in the 4700 block of Kennedy Drive. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Barnhill’s death marks...
‘Truly a milestone’: Shreveport man celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - July 17 is a special day for one Shreveport man. Lester Clark turned 100 years old!. His family hosted a special celebration at 5:30 p.m. at Podnuh’s BBQ on Mansfield Road to honor him. “And he’s in his right mind. He still has a reasonable...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
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