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Results of Northwest Louisiana DA, judge races

At least one new district attorney has been elected in Northwest Louisiana, while a runoff is needed to determine the outcome in a another district attorney’s race. The same can be said for a number of judgeships also up for grabs. Here’s a look at some of the outcomes:...

Louisiana · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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Heartwarming Praise Earns Shreveport Resident Major Community Award

A Shreveport educator is building something new. Sam Legg won the Kiss Country Caught in the Act Award for dedicating herself to children falling through the cracks in the public school system

Shreveport, LA · 6d

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Avoid Ford Street Near Downtown Shreveport Today Due to Repairs

Ford Street in downtown Shreveport is getting some work done today. Expect slow-moving traffic between Pine and Hartman as crews do preliminary prep for an asphalt overlay project coming later this month.

Shreveport, LA · 7d

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DeSoto Parish 4-H members earn top honors at 2026 State Fair of Louisiana

DESOTO PARISH, La. — DeSoto Parish 4-H members made an impressive showing at the 2026 State Fair of Louisiana, earning numerous championship titles, top placements, and recognition in livestock exhibitions, poultry competitions, and the Nutrition Quiz Bowl. From experienced exhibitors celebrating successful senior years to first-time participants stepping into...

Shreveport, LA · 7d

Shreveport city employees are getting raises. Some sooner than originally planned.

Starting next month, Shreveport police and firefighters will get a big pay bump. Other city employees also will make more starting next year. The Shreveport City Council last week approved 6% pay raises for the city's police and fire departments and is expected soon to give other city employees a smaller pay bump. The public safety raises are coming as planned, but the other pay increases are on an expedited timeline.

Shreveport, LA · 9d

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Shreveport mayor talks with KSLA about federal roadway grant & neighborhood clean sweeps

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux talks with KSLA about the federal roadway grant for safety & neighborhood clean sweeps.

Shreveport, LA · 7d

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See the election results for school board members in Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto

Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto residents have the results for their new school board members for the 2026-2030 term. School boards across all three parishes saw shake-ups as members from the 2022-2026 school boards reached their term limits or chose not to run for re-election. The Bossier Parish School Board has the fewest new members, while the DeSoto Parish School Board has the most.

Bossier Parish, LA · 7d

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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 · 8d

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Shreveport City Council asks for prayers as Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson remains hospitalized ahead of Tuesday vote

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport City Council is asking for community prayers as District E Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson remains hospitalized and focuses on his health. The City Council confirmed Jackson’s hospitalization in a statement released Monday, saying in part: “We ask the community to keep Dr. Jackson and his loved ones in their thoughts and prayers and to respect the family’s privacy during this time.”

Shreveport, LA · 10d

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DeSoto redistricting plan finalized with no changes; four incumbents paired

MANSFIELD, La. – A proposed final redistricting plan for the DeSoto Parish Police Jury makes no changes to a preliminary map that would reduce the number of majority-Black districts in Mansfield from five to two and shift districts to accommodate growth elsewhere in the parish. The proposed plan includes...

Mansfield, LA · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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