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Shreveport-Bossier unveils lineup of holiday events along the Red River

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The holiday season is shaping up to be bigger and brighter than ever in Shreveport and Bossier, with a full lineup of festive activities, family attractions and special events planned across North Louisiana. A preview of the holiday season was unveiled along the Red River, highlighting...

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Employee Pay Raises

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport City Council approved resolutions today authorizing significant pay increases for classified city employees. The measures, passed during the council’s regular meeting, establish new salary structures effective Dec. 1 and Jan. 1.

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Bossier Parish Burn Ban Reinstated Parish-Wide

All Bossier Parish fire districts have reinstated the parish-wide burn ban due to ongoing. dry conditions and increased fire risk across the parish. Although some areas received. recent rainfall, fire officials determined conditions remain favorable for wildfire activity. and that additional precautions are needed to protect lives, property, and natural.

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d

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Shake Shack among new restaurant permits at Margaritaville Casino

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Popular burger chain Shake Shack appears to be making its way to Bossier City. City officials have confirmed that permits have been filed for the restaurant at Margaritaville Resort Casino. Local business Wood Electric shared a Facebook post Friday, announcing that a new Shake Shack...

Bossier City, LA · 3d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

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Shreveport and Bossier City Have a Packed 2026 Holiday Concert Calendar

The late-year booking surge guarantees an active finish to 2026, with options across genres and generations.

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State Fair Of Louisiana's Final Weekend Brings Rides, Fried Treats And A Sunday Salute To Veterans

Final days at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport. Great weather, carnival rides, fried treats, and community tradition before Sunday's tribute to area service members.

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After low interest, slow start, 'new' Opportunity Zones in Caddo, Bossier

On Jan. 1, Louisiana’s updated list of Opportunity Zones and the updated, tweaked program, will go live. The hope is that the changes will make the program more useful and popular. OZ 1.0, which was launched in 2017, created a way for investors to defer capital gains taxes and...

Louisiana · 1d

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Young undecided on endorsement ahead of Shreveport mayoral runoff

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport's mayoral runoff election is a little more than a month away and the candidate who finished third in the general election still hasn't decided on a possible endorsement. Caddo Parish District 4 Commissioner John Paul Young says that he has not made a choice...

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Improvement project nearing completion on Hearne Avenue

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The $9.6 million improvement project on Hearne Avenue in Shreveport is in its final stretch, with a fresh, smooth roadway surface now open to traffic. Permanent roadway striping is in the process of being installed along the 4.6 mile project length, from state Highway 3132 to U.S. Highway 80. A large portion of the permanent striping is in place, with upcoming operations to include numerous crosswalks and stop bars at traffic signals.

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Shreveport announces closures ahead of Veterans Day

The City of Shreveport announces that all city offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. City offices will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. "The City of Shreveport extends its sincere gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country," a news release stated. "We thank our veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms." This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Shreveport announces closures ahead of Veterans Day

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Bossier Parish Honors Veterans During Military Tattoo Ceremony at BPCC

Veterans, educators and community members gathered Tuesday November 10, 2026 at Bossier Parish Community College for the annual Military Tattoo Ceremony, a patriotic program recognizing military service and honoring the contributions of veterans to Bossier Parish and the nation. The ceremony was coordinated by State Rep. Dennis Bamburg, Bossier Schools...

Bossier Parish, LA · 2d

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Shreveport mayor talks to KSLA about water amoeba, city garbage contract, bond projects, & more

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux talks to KSLA about the water amoeba, city garbage contract, bond projects, & more.

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City-owned Hilton Shreveport hotel generates profits but can't cover construction debt

SHREVEPORT, La. — Nearly 20 years after constructing the Hilton Shreveport, the city-owned operation does not generate sufficient revenue to cover debt payments for its construction bonds, a fact that city officials say won’t change. As a consequence, the hotel’s enterprise fund – a government-owned business accounting fund...

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New community lighthouse opens at Galilee Baptist Church

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A new community lighthouse is now operational at Galilee Baptist Church, providing residents with a safe place to access essential resources during emergencies. Elected officials and community members gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the church, located at 1500 Pierre Ave. in...

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Rising Power Demand Drives Plans for 175 Factory Jobs in Louisiana

Growing demand for electricity is bringing another expansion to a Louisiana transformer factory, where GE Vernova plans to invest $34.5 million and add 175 jobs. The company announced the Shreveport project Nov. 10. It expects the upgraded operation to reach full production capacity in 2028, supplying more transformers for industrial and renewable energy customers.

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City-owned Hilton Shreveport hotel generates profits but can't cover construction debt

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Shreveport Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson Credits Girlfriend Jasmine Rice's CPR For Saving His Life

Shreveport Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson says his girlfriend Jasmine Rice saved his life on Halloween night, and he's back at city hall with a new respect for the fire crew who got there in 3 minutes.

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Shreveport city offices and garbage schedule set for Veterans Day

SHREVEPORT, La. — City of Shreveport offices will close on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday. The City of Shreveport expressed gratitude to individuals who have served in the United States armed forces, thanking veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication. No...