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Caddo schools no longer under federal oversight

Federal oversight of Caddo Parish schools ends after 61 years.

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Stonewall's First Harps Grocery Stalls Until 2027 as Driveway Sits Unfinished

A driveway sits poured and waiting off Louisiana Highway 3276 in Stonewall, but the grocery store it was meant to serve is nowhere close to opening. Harps Food Stores, the Arkansas-based chain planning the town's first dedicated supermarket, has made only limited progress on the project since laying that pavement, and Mayor Randy Rodgers says the company now expects to resume construction sometime in late 2027 or early 2028.

Shreveport, LA · 17d

KTBS

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Shreveport Green gives away 500 free trees during annual Trick or Trees event

SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport residents had a chance to add a little green to their neighborhoods Friday as Shreveport Green hosted its annual Trick or Trees giveaway. The organization distributed 500 free trees to city residents on Oct. 23 as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the environment and encourage tree planting throughout Shreveport.

Shreveport, LA · 14d

News Radio 710 KEEL

Why This Halloween Might Be Your Final Chance to Step Inside Shreveport’s Most Haunted Mansion

Rumor has it this may be the LAST time The Logan Mansion is open to the public! Here’s everything happening at 725 Austin Place this Halloween.

Shreveport, LA · 16d

westcentralsbest.com

Early voting turnout remains high in Caddo Parish ahead of 2026 midterms

SHREVEPORT, La. — Early voting is underway across Louisiana ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election, with nearly 10,000 votes already cast in Caddo Parish, according to local election officials. As of Thursday, Caddo Parish had recorded 9,856 votes, including mail-in ballots and in-person voting, according to Caddo Parish...

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Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Voter Turnout in Louisiana

Louisiana · 13d

The Center Square

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Thousands cast early ballots in Caddo, Bossier ahead of Nov. 3 election

(The Center Square) - More than 15,000 voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes had voted early in person or by absentee ballot through Wednesday, according to data released by the secretary of state's office. Caddo Parish recorded 9,847 early votes during the first two days, while Bossier Parish reported 5,167. Statewide, 175,713 voters had cast early ballots through Wednesday. Early voting figures showed differences in participation by political parties across the two parishes. Democrats made up 5,134 early votes in Caddo Parish, compared with 1,315 Republicans. In Bossier Parish, Republicans led with 2,961 early votes, while Democrats made up 1,385. Racial breakdowns also showed differences between Caddo and Bossier parishes. In Caddo Parish, 5,324 early voters were white, 4,254 were Black and 269 were categorized as other races. In Bossier Parish, 4,001 early voters were white, 981 were Black and 185 were identified as other races, according to the Louisiana secretary of state's office. In-person and absentee voting were nearly evenly split in Caddo Parish, with 4,927 and 4,920 ballots, respectively. In Bossier Parish, in-person voting led absentee voting by 837 ballots. Female voters outnumbered male voters in both parishes, with 5,943 female voters and 3,902 male voters in Caddo

Caddo Parish, LA · 15d

bossierpress.com

I-49 Inner City Connector moves closer to public review as federal comments addressed

SHREVEPORT, La. — The proposed I-49 Inner City Connector has moved another step closer to public review, with project officials saying the vast majority of federal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement have been addressed and the document was resubmitted to federal reviewers Monday. North Louisiana Council of...

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News Radio 710 KEEL

Shreveport Attorney Lauren Ray Anderson Seeks District Attorney Role With Focus On Criminal Justice Reform

Shreveport attorney Lauren Ray Anderson is running for District Attorney of Caddo Parish as a Libertarian candidate, bringing her background in family law and real estate to a race focused on criminal justice reform.

Shreveport, LA · 17d

KSLA

Senior Day Expo draws thousands to Bossier City

The 16th annual Senior Day Expo filled Live! Casino and Hotel in Bossier City with thousands of attendees and more than 100 exhibits.

Bossier City, LA · 15d

westcentralsbest.com

3 INVESTIGATES: Shreveport mayor says Sanctuary Apartments owner has personally guaranteed $144,000 water debt

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The City of Shreveport has received $68,000 from the owner of Sanctuary Apartments as part of a new agreement to address a water bill that grew to nearly $145,000, Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. The agreement calls for $1,000 to be applied toward the existing debt and the...

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Civil rights leader Dave Dennis Sr. returns to Shreveport for Noir & Blanc

Civil rights leader Dave Dennis Sr. is scheduled to speak at the An Evening in Noir & Blanc event on October 30 at the Shreveport Convention Center to support the development of the future Civil Rights Museum.

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First asphalt layer completed on Colquitt Road

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Contractors have completed a milestone for the ongoing $9.2 million project to improve a section of Colquitt Road in south Caddo Parish. The contractor, Earnest Contracting, LLC., has completed laying the first layer of asphalt paving on the entire project, which is nearly 10 miles of repairs.

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Shreveport Mayor Challenges 50 Cent To Deliver

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux challenged 50 Cent to deliver on his studio commitments, rejecting the rapper’s claim that City Hall had not backed him. “Well, we have been most accommodating to Mr. Jackson from the very beginning, and now it’s time for him to perform,” Arceneaux told KSLA.

Shreveport, LA · 16d

KTBS

Early voting continues across much of the ArkLaTex

SHREVEPORT, La. - Early voting continues across Louisiana as residents head to the polls ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Voters in Shreveport encountered what some may consider long lines Friday outside the Hamilton Branch Library on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop as early voting remained brisk. Louisiana voters have until next Tuesday to cast their ballots early.

Shreveport, LA · 14d

bossierpress.com

Bossier Parish approves zoning for 118-acre manufactured-home development near Louisiana Downs

BENTON, La. — The Bossier Parish Police Jury has approved rezoning more than 118 acres near Louisiana Downs for a proposed manufactured-home subdivision, advancing a project its developer says is intended to provide another homeownership option in a growing Bossier Parish. Jurors approved the request Wednesday from PBRG Properties...

Bossier Parish, LA · 15d

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

Bossier City closes $1.8 million deficit in proposed 2027 budget. See where cuts were made.

Bossier City has closed a big gap in its proposed 2027 budget. Bossier City last month presented a potential budget for next year with a $1.8 million deficit. On Tuesday, the city council advanced a proposed 2027 budget that closed that gap through about $3 million in spending cuts from overtime, grass cutting, fuel costs and other expenditures.

Bossier City, LA · 15d

westcentralsbest.com

Asphalt paving complete on Colquitt Road

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Contractors have reached a milestone in the ongoing $9.2 million project to improve a section of Colquitt Road in south Caddo Parish. The contractor, Earnest Contracting, LLC., has completed laying the first layer of asphalt paving on the entire project, which is nearly 10 miles of repairs.

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Downtown Shreveport Petro Lofts rehab delayed, citing market turbulence

Market uncertainty is delaying a major downtown Shreveport renovation project, pushing it to 2029. In April 2024, the owners of the historic Petroleum Tower at 425 Edwards St. hoped to have a general contractor named in 30 days and planned an aggressive push toward apartment occupancy for summer 2025. By...

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