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Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash near Holden
HOLDEN --- Shortly after 1 p.m. on July 22, 2024, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a single-vehicle crash on LA 441 at Herman Hutchinson Road. The crash claimed the life of 64-year-old Tommy Moseley of Independence. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 Honda motorcycle, driven...
A 'child's body' in water creates big scare at Slidell park. Police share an explanation.
A father and son fishing at Slidell's Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon hooked what appeared to be a child's body — and prompted an underwater search by the Slidell Police Department's dive team. Fortunately, the body turned out to a doll, ironically one used for water safety training, the...
Kentwood teen wins national pool championship in St. Louis
Christopher Spears, of Kentwood, won the 2024 APA Junior Pool Championship earlier this month in St. Louis. The 13-year-old was one of 258 kids to compete in the pool championship conducted by the American Poolplayers Association, the governing body of amateur pool. The finals match was streamed and can be...
Former basketball star, Jazmin Boyd passes away
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Grambling State University community is mourning the loss of former basketball player Jazmin Boyd. “It’s so tragic, we are all in shock” says Vice President of Athletics, Trayvean Scott. “We are all feeling it right now”. Jazmin passed away the night of...
Community comes together to clean up Zachary Public Cemetery
ZACHARY - Volunteers in Zachary woke up bright and early Saturday to help clean the public cemetery after a plea for help on social media saying maintenance has been lacking and the burial place has become an eyesore for the city. Resident Randy Thames put the team together. "I saw...
Nine candidates qualify to run for EBR Mayor-President
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Nine candidates have filed the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge. Ryan “Bad Bidness” Carter (I) Tambra “Tammy” Cook (R) Emile “Sid” Edwards (R) Nathaniel Hearn (R) “Ted” James (D) Steve Myers (R) William...
This Week in BR: outdoor yoga, Bridgerton Night, (Neighbor) Hood Fest
Pelican to Mars is offering a free outdoor yoga class every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This pet-friendly bar encourages you to bring your furry friends with you. There will be a food menu with vegan options available. Wednesday, July 24. Art at Lunch | LSU Museum of...
Icelandic goalkeeper added to LSU Soccer 2024 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The LSU Soccer team added a new goalkeeper to the 2024 roster. Head Coach Sian Hudson announced Auður Scheving will be added to the roster for the 2024 season. Scheving is from Iceland, where she played for Stjarnan FC and the Icelandic National Team.
Stormy Pattern Continues this Workweek
The stormy, active weather pattern for Acadiana will continue throughout the workweek with high rain chances each day. Scattered showers and storms are back this Monday as rain chances increase to 50%. The additional clouds and rain will keep temperatures in the 70s to 80s followed by rained-cooled air late in the afternoon. Heavy storms […]
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced an additional temporary lane closure on the US 90 Business Crescent City Connection Bridges as part of the $21 million CCC Decorative Lighting Project
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, starting July 23 and continuing through August 11, the HOV lane will be closed from Tuesday through Sunday, between 4 AM and 1 PM, to allow contractors to work on the far side bridge piers outside the protected barricaded area. Important...
Residents, political analyst weigh in on President Biden's election dropout
BATON ROUGE - Two Baton Rouge residents said they are relieved that President Joe Biden is ending his campaign for re-election and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. "I've been talking to a lot of friends and family. They said that they're not voting at all if Biden is on the ticket. Now I think this gives Democrats the opportunity to get out and vote," Tyler Legendre said.
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