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Multiple road closures reported near Highway 174 in DeSoto Parish after well blowout

PLEASANT HILL, La. — Multiple roads near Highway 174 are closed following a well blowout in the area, authorities said. The closures include Highway 174 at Bowden Road and Maroney Road, Highway 174 leaving Pleasant Hill, Highway 174 at Union Grove Road, and Bob Wilson Road. Drivers are asked...

Pleasant Hill, LA · 3d
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Stuart Wright forgoes re-election

When I first ran for Sheriff in 2019, I made four promises: I would never do anything illegal, I would never do anything unethical, I would be a responsible steward of your tax dollars, and I would serve no more than two terms. I have honored those promises, and today I want you to know that I will not seek re-election in 2027. I intend to retire at the conclusion of my current term in July 2028.

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d
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Natchitoches Parish burn ban rescinded

Natchitoches Parish President John Salter announced that the parish-wide burn ban has been officially rescinded, effective November 4, 2026. The decision to lift the burn ban follows an evaluation of current conditions and the determination that restrictions on outdoor burning are no longer necessary at this time. Although the burn...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d
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More burn bans lifted in parts of the ArkLaTex following recent rainfall

SHREVEPORT, La. — Officials in Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Sabine, Red River and most of Bossier parishes have lifted their parishwide burn bans following recent rainfall across the area. In Bossier Parish, Benton Fire District No. 4 has clarified that the burn ban remains in effect for its district. Despite...

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d
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Message from Robeline Mayor Gordon O’Con

I would like to extend my sincerest THANK YOU to the citizens of Robeline for once again placing your trust and confidence in me to serve as your Mayor!. I am truly humbled and grateful for your continued support. It has been an honor to serve our little town over the past four years, and I look forward to continuing the progress we have made together.

Robeline, LA · 1d

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Natchitoches Parish Voters Decide Local Races in Nov. 3 Election

Voters across Natchitoches Parish went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to decide several local elections, including city judge, city marshal, school board, justice of the peace, constable, mayoral, police chief and municipal council races. According to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State, all Election Day precincts...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 2d

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PUBLIC HEARING: Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Carroll Creek Field, Red River Parish

STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, upon the application of ADAMAS ENERGY LLC.

Red River Parish, LA · 22h

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Shreveport mayoral race heads to December runoff

(The Center Square) - Shreveport's mayoral race is headed to a December runoff between incumbent Tom Arceneaux and Caddo Parish Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts after neither candidate secured a majority of votes Tuesday. Arceneaux received 19,216 votes, or 36%, while Gage-Watts received 12,199 votes, or 23%, according to unofficial election results. Arceneaux and Gage-Watts advanced from a candidate field of seven and will face off again December 12. Arceneaux, who was elected mayor in 2022, is seeking a second term. Gage-Watts, a term-limited Caddo Parish commissioner is seeking to unseat him. Tuesday's election included five other candidates: state Rep. Tammy Phelps, Caddo Parish Commissioner John-Paul Young, Chaunta Mero, Michael D. Williams and Siavash "Sia" Fakhiraravari.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Amazon's $18 billion data center project moves forward in northwest Louisiana

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- A Bossier Chamber luncheon meeting offered new insight into Amazon's $18 billion data center project in northwest Louisiana, including its construction timeline, infrastructure needs and anticipated job opportunities. The meeting also marked the release of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual State of the Community...

Louisiana · 3d

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Hear Both Sides of Big Political Clash that Happened in Downtown Shreveport

A political skirmish escalated in downtown Shreveport on Tuesday afternoon. Shreveport City Council candidates Alvin Oliver and Lester Smith were helping serve food to needy folks when things took a turn. Political Activist MJ Constidious Johnson was also in the 300 block of Texas Street near the courthouse when tempers...

Shreveport, LA · 9d

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Shreveport city judge contest to runoff, former prosecutor elected Caddo district judge

Voting for those who will fill the bench as municipal and district judges was limited Tuesday in Northwest Louisiana, as most were unopposed incumbents. Incumbent Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims heads to a runoff after finishing just behind fellow Democrat Kharmen Davis-Taylor for the District 2 seat. Sims was suspended from the bench for nine months by the Louisiana Supreme Court in March.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Louisiana Prosecutor Compared Black Teen to a Dog While Seeking His Execution, Hid Evidence in 3 Death Penalty Cases — Now He Wants a Judge’s Robe

Hugo Holland, a controversial former Caddo Parish prosecutor in northwest Louisiana who was exposed for concealing evidence in three death penalty cases, was on track […] Louisiana Prosecutor Compared Black Teen to a Dog While Seeking His Execution, Hid Evidence in 3 Death Penalty Cases — Now He Wants a Judge’s Robe

Caddo Parish, LA · 4d

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Incumbent Caddo District Attorney James Stewart reelected for third full term

Caddo District Attorney James Stewart said he felt there were some personal attacks on him during his 2026 campaign to return to office, and Tuesday night he brought boxing gloves with him to the stage as he celebrated his win in downtown Shreveport. The complete, but unofficial, election results for...

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

A Texas-based company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana that will stretch from southwest Arkansas to the Robeline Gas Treating Facility in Natchitoches Parish. Dozens of northeast Louisiana landowners have received information from CapturePoint about...

Louisiana · 8h

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Implications for Louisiana as Republicans lose congressional majority

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The results of the election will reshape Congress in ways that could have a significant impact on Louisiana and its elected leaders. Republican Julia Letlow will head to Washington, D.C., as Louisiana’s new junior U.S. senator. But as she prepares to take office, she will also face a new political landscape as a member of the minority party.

Louisiana · 1d

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Whitman Defeats Hammons in Bossier City Marshal’s Race; Voters Decide Local Contests and Statewide Amendments

Bossier Parish voters went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several local races, along with statewide and federal contests. One of the most closely watched local races was the Bossier City marshal’s election, where Republican Jim Whitman defeated Republican Brian Hammons, receiving 62% of the vote to Hammons’ 38%.

Bossier City, LA · 2d

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Shreveport City Council District race results are in!

Shreveport City Council race results are in for Districts A, B, C, E, F, and G!

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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G-Unit advisor supports Shreveport DDA millage renewal

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Growth Advisor for G-Unit, Orville Hall, has expressed support for the millage renewal for Shreveport's Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The endorsement was sent to a local online journal, The Shreveport Open Press. Hall's statement, titled "DDA Millage Renewal: A Vote for...

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court reflects on Election Day

For the voting public, elections are very emotional. I know, I’ve been a candidate. For the Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court’s office, it is a journey where we have to separate personal feelings to do an important task. That is to deliver fair and accurate elections. I think...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d