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CALLING ALL VENDORS: City of Shreveport outlines process for vendors to participate in Humor & Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend is coming to Shreveport Aug. 8-11, and the city wants vendors to be ready. The city says G-Unit will select food trucks from the city’s vendor list; all vendors must meet city requirements and be permitted. G-Unit is also partnering with the Red River Revel to line up vendors at Festival Plaza. The city says banned vendors will not be allowed to set up without first going through the city’s permitting process.
Why Are Car Crashes in Shreveport Up Dramatically?
SHREVEPORT, LA - The latest numbers on problems on our roads is not good. Shreveport is seeing a dramatic spike in car crashes. These wrecks are happening all over the city. Police Chief Wayne Smith says we had just under 5,000 crashes in 2022 and more than 8,000 in 2023. Chief Smith says we are on pace to hit that 8,000 mark again this year. So far during 2024, there have been 4266 wrecks across the city.
Shreveport Residents Still Complaining About Yellow Water
SHREVEPORT, LA - Shreveport residents are reporting problems with water again this week. Discoloration is a problem in several neighborhoods. As Water and Sewerage crews and contractors continue to lower manganese levels, we are intensifying our strategic pipe-flushing efforts to expedite water turnover. We have increased and amplified our testing to better assist with treatment adjustments.
Estimated Economic Impact of Geek’d Con in Shreveport
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is gearing up for the 9th run through Downtown Shreveport. That show is set for August 16th-18th of this year, and it will once again return to the Shreveport Convention Center. The event draws thousands of fans to the Downtown Shreveport every August, and seems...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana Weather: Rainy Conditions and Cloudy Skies Persist
Shreveport, LA – Mostly cloudy skies will prevail again today, while rainy conditions keep highs near 80 degrees in north central and northeast Louisiana. Some of this rainfall may be locally heavy at times. North and west, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s. According to the...
Community legal clinics set for August
SHREVEPORT, La. - Got legal questions? Volunteers for Youth Justice-My Community Cares has teamed with the Shreveport Bar Foundation to bring another legal clinic to the community. Attorney Mary Winchell will provide information that will cover domestic violence and family law, public benefits, housing, and consumer health and protection. If...
Shreveport bar serving craft beer, upscale whiskeys to close after eight months
After almost eight months in business, a Shreveport craft beer and whiskey bar has announced it's closing. Owner Jason Heffern of The Tap Room at 6301 Line Ave. made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday. "This Sunday, July 28, 2024, will be our last day of operation. We have what...
Another rainy & cool day ahead for Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After another wet and cool July day across the ArkLaTex, showers will start to diminish temporarily as we head through the evening. Later tonight, more rain will start to approach from the southwest as yet another disturbance arrives. Overnight lows will hold in the low 70s along with plenty of humidity.
North La. residents say solar company promised free solar and now they are stuck in 25-year loans
Shreveport and Bossier City residents say they've been the target of high pressure and confusing sales pitches by a solar panel company making its way around the area leaving unexpected bills in its wake. Homeowners began getting knocks at their doors in late 2023. On the other side were salespeople...
SWEPCO responds to sales pitches, billing claims from solar company
Since late 2023, neighborhoods in Shreveport and Bossier City have been visited by salespeople who want to sell solar panels and permits numbers show they have been successful. By early 2024, the permits divisions at the cities of Shreveport and Bossier City were seeing more pulled for solar panels than...
Spencer guilty of girlfriend's murder
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man who shot his girlfriend seven times at their residence on Dallas Street was found guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday. Spencer shot and killed his girlfriend, Michelle Wells, on Aug. 23 at her home in the 3000 block of Dallas Street. Witnesses told police they saw Spencer leave the house after the shooting.
Keep the umbrella handy! More rain coming
Rain returned to much of the ArkLaTex on Wednesday. The clouds and the threat of rain will stick around into the weekend and will continue to keep temperatures well below normal. The more typical summer heat will return next week.
Stray showers possible through the afternoon
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Showers and a few storms have been mainly affecting the southeastern corner of the ArkLaTex in north central Louisiana all morning long. Hence, a Flood Warning is now in effect for Natchitoches and Sabine parishes due to the rain. This batch of showers and storms will meander off to the northeast through the afternoon leaving us with mostly drier conditions with the chance for a few stray showers and storms across the ArkLaTex. High will remain in the 70′s for most of the southeastern corner of the region with areas to the northwest hanging in the 80′s.
Local church brings community together for worship through song and praise
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is set to host “Bringing Back the Sound IV: His Glory,” a vibrant community event celebrating unity and worship through music. The event will occur on July 28th at 4:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive. The...
Celebrate Humor & Harmony at Black Business Block Party
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — During Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson’s Humor and Harmony weekend, Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBACC) revealed they are hosting a ‘Black Business Block Party’ and looking for vendors. According to the news release, the Black Business Block Party Pop-Up...
Marshall city official explains impact of ‘Cabinetworks’ closing
A company that claims it’s the largest privately owned cabinet making company in the country is shutting down two facilities in East Texas, leaving 350 employees wondering what’s next. But the Marshall Economic Development Corporation is stepping up to help workers who will be out of a job September 13.
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