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Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Shreveport Man Wanted for Battery of a Pregnant Woman
Officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a report of a violent domestic incident in the 4300 block of Illinois Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who reported that her live-in boyfriend and the father of her children, Phillip Crutchfield, had battered her. The victim is seven months pregnant.
Shreveport Police Take Felon With a Firearm Off The Street
On July 12th, members of the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Market. During the stop, officers made contact with Adrian Maythorn, 24 years of age. VCAT members found that Maythorn was armed with a handgun. Further investigation revealed...
ESPN’s Holly Rowe tells Independence Bowl attendees she 'will die for you to get the story’
ESPN’s Holly Rowe has had a 35-year broadcasting career that’s allowed her to rub shoulders the sports elite across the U.S. all thanks to a father in Utah who exposed her to college football at an early age. Speaking Monday night at the 14th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kickoff dinner in Shreveport’s Convention...
Heat advisory in effect Tuesday
SHREVEPORT, La. - Do what you can to beat the heat Tuesday as we're in for yet another scorcher. The National Weather Service-Shreveport has a heat advisory is in place from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday for the entire region. Our afternoon heat index values could reach 106. Highs...
Harvest Food Truck Returns to Lafayette County Wednesday, 7/17
Time: 9 - 11 AM, or until all boxes have been distributed. Residents who wish to participate in this food box distribution in Lafayette County must enter the Fairgrounds building to check in first. After checking in, you can return to your vehicle and line up. Important Note: You must...
Local non-profit leader Kip Holloway dies
SHREVEPORT, La. - Kip Holloway, best known for his role as president of the Red River Revel but also initiating several other significant events around the riverfront, has died. A memorial service to honor Holloway's life and legacy will be held sometime next month. Holloway was a key member of...
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