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Shreveport Times | The Times

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North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition celebrates Civil Rights history

The North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition’s An Evening in Noir & Blanc was a celebration of culture, conversations and community. “It was especially meaningful to bring together artists, leaders and supporters for an evening that honored our rich history while inspiring our future,” said Dr. Angelique Feaster Evans, executive director of the North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition. This event, held at the Shreveport Convention Center, was part of the ongoing fundraising effort for the future Civil Rights Museum at the historic Old Galilee Church. It featured the art of Yolanda Barnes, KaDavien Baylor, Connie Eaton, Eric Francis, Karen La Beau, Charmel Lester, Leia Lewis, Debra Roberson, Ron Smith and Jacquelyn Tripp. History was paid homage by having Moriah Hicks play Bernice Smith, Brenda Wimberly portray Mahalia Jackson, and Adarian Williams as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “It's about preserving our history and ensuring that the stories of those who fought for civil rights in North Louisiana are never forgotten,” Feaster Evans said. Civil Rights icon and Shreveport native Dave Dennis Sr. shared his experiences of the local and national Civil Rights Movement. Feaster Evans thinks creating the Civil Rights Museum at historic Old Galilee Church will provide a home for

Shreveport, LA · 3d

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Shreveport voters decide City Council races

(The Center Square) - Shreveport voters returned some city incumbents to office Tuesday, while the District F race will head to December runoffs after no candidate received a majority of the vote. In District A, incumbent Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor won reelection against challenger Hanh Williams, receiving 85% of the vote...

Shreveport, LA · 3d
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Bossier City council adopts balanced 2027 budget with projected sewer revenue increase

BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Bossier City Council adopted its 2027 budget Tuesday with balanced revenues and expenditures alongside a projected $3.3 million in additional sewer revenue from a potential rate increase. The council held a public hearing for comments on the spending plan. One member of the public...

Bossier City, LA · 3d
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John Atkins takes win in north Louisiana Public Service Commission race

Republican John Atkins greeted supporters at his Shreveport election night party as the results from the 24-parish District 5 Public Service Commission race trickled in. By 10 p.m. he was comfortable saying that he had won. For the first time in 23 years, the job will soon be held by someone other than Foster Campbell.

Shreveport, LA · 3d
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Keith Hightower endorses Tammy Phelps for Shreveport mayor

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Former Mayor Keith Hightower voiced support for Tammy Phelps, calling on voters to elect her as the city's next mayor. The endorsement was delivered by mass text message days before polls open in the Nov. 3 election, highlighting Phelps' neighborhood-focused platform. "Please join me, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, by voting for Tammy Phelps to serve as our next Mayor," the message said.

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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John Atkins projected winner of PSC District 5 seat

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - John Atkins has won Foster Campbell’s seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Atkins, a Caddo Parish commissioner, ran against Shreveport City Council member James Green. “To me, a good public service commissioner needs to understand the industries that they’re regulating. How can you regulate...

Caddo Parish, LA · 3d

KSLA

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Voters cast ballots in key local & state races

Voters cast ballots in key local & state races on Election Day.

Shreveport, LA · 3d

KSLA

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ArkLaTex wakes up to midterm election results

ARKLATEX (KSLA) - Polls closed across the ArkLaTex as results began coming in on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, for major races that will determine who leads local communities and represents voters in Washington. KSLA 12 News continues to cover the Shreveport mayoral election, the Caddo Parish district attorney race, the...

Shreveport, LA · 3d

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High school students to serve as election workers in Caddo Parish

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3 may notice some fresh faces assisting at local voting precincts across Caddo Parish. Election crews spent Monday delivering and testing voting machines at polling sites throughout the area to ensure all locations are fully prepared to open on time at 6 a.m.

Caddo Parish, LA · 4d

Kiss Country 93.7

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Tensions Flare On Texas Street As City Council Candidates, Activist Clash Near Courthouse

Things got heated downtown Shreveport on Tuesday afternoon when two City Council clashed with political activist.

Shreveport, LA · 9d

Front Page Detectives

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‘If the dog bites you once’: Louisiana prosecutor who compared Black teen to a dog and concealed evidence in death cases now wants to be a judge

A Republican former prosecutor who had no opponent until August and a Democratic former prosecutor who entered the race then are on the ballot Tuesday for a judgeship on Louisiana’s First Judicial District Court in Caddo Parish. Two former Caddo prosecutors compete for Division F seat Hugo Holland, 62, a Republican, and Treneisha Jackson Hill,...

Caddo Parish, LA · 4d

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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Weather impacts Election Day for 2026 midterms: Live from the polls

A tornado warning has been issued in Shreveport amid a severe thunderstorm. The warning remains in effect until 12:45 p.m. Areas under this warning include Shreveport, Bossier City, Benton, Fosters, Eastwood, Ferguson, Red Chute, Linton, Barksdale Air Force Base, Bodcau, Princeton, Bellevue, Fillmore and Alden Bridge. Residents are advised to...

Shreveport, LA · 3d

KSLA

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Church to offer rides to and from the polls on Election Day

Morning Star Baptist Church will offer rides to and from the polls on Election Day.

Shreveport, LA · 4d

KTBS

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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 · 3d

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State Fair of Louisiana 2026 Event Highlights for the Fair’s Second Week

SHREVEPORT, La. – The State Fair of Louisiana is entering its second week! After being closed on Monday and Tuesday, the fair will reopen on Wednesday, November 4th at 11:00 am. The State Fair will run through November 15th. The hours are from 11:00am until 9:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, the hours are 11:00am until 10:00pm.

Louisiana · 4d

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

Dozens of local landowners should have received, in October, information from a Texas-based company called CapturePoint about a pipeline project that intends to go through their property. The company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana...

Shreveport, LA · 8d

KSLA

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Storms likely on Election Day

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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10 Quiet Antique And Thrift Stores In Louisiana That Locals Keep Returning To

One of the roomiest antique malls in Louisiana fills an old schoolhouse and its gym with two stories of vintage finds. Between you and me, that sounds like the best field trip ever. Another shop sells furniture right alongside Mardi Gras beads. A third greets you with a chiming bell,...

Alexandria, LA · 7d

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UPDATE – REOPENED: LA 528 bridge replacement over Clarke Bayou, Bossier Parish

BOSSIER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces significant progress on the project to replace the LA 528 bridge over Clarke Bayou in eastern Bossier Parish. The original bridge – built in 1976 – has been fully removed, and the new structure has been constructed...

Bossier Parish, LA · 7d

News Radio 710 KEEL

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Everything You Need to Know About the Rules at The State Fair in Shreveport

The State Fair of Louisiana will open Thursday, and the Shreveport Police Department is reminding visitors of the fair’s policies and rules before they arrive.

Shreveport, LA · 9d