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Economic development expands with new hires at north Louisiana's NLEP

As economic development continues to grow across north Louisiana, so is North Louisiana Economic Development Partnership's staff. NLEP has recently welcomed Tory McCoy, an Economic Development Specialist, and Phillip Summers as Director of Workforce Initiatives. Summers is a Shreveport native and will lead efforts to connect north Louisiana employers to...

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Blanchard Voters Face Ballot Issues: Mayoral and Alderman Races Missing

On Election Day in Blanchard, voters discovered mayoral and alderman races were missing from their ballots. Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Mike Spence confirmed an error in poll books and detailed the workaround implemented, allowing voters to cast their ballots by verifying property tax payments. Spence urges residents to check their voter registration addresses for future elections.

Blanchard, LA · 3d
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Santa Arrives Early in Bossier City for the Opening of a Luxury Christmas Boutique

Pink nutcrackers, carnival themes, and pure holiday extravagance: Step inside Bossier City’s newest luxury Christmas boutique.

Bossier City, LA · 2d

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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 · 4d
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Caddo Parish Voters Reject 60 Million Dollar Sports Complex Along I-20 Corridor

Caddo Parish voters said no to a $60 million sports complex that would have sat along the I-20 corridor with 10 basketball courts that convert to volleyball. The facility didn't make it past the ballot box.

Caddo Parish, LA · 4d

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Caddo Parish Commission honors Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Caddo Parish Commission adopted a resolution Thursday designating November as Native American Heritage Month. Commissioner John Atkins introduced the measure during the meeting. The resolution recognizes newly elected Chief Jake Rivers and the Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb. It highlights the contributions of Indigenous communities in...

Caddo Parish, LA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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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Shreveport receives $2 million federal grant to improve high-crash intersections

SHREVEPORT, La. — The city of Shreveport is set to receive a $2.27 million federal grant aimed at curbing traffic accidents and improving safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians at some of the area's most dangerous intersections. Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced the funding, which will be dedicated to infrastructure...

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Shreveport veterans honored Nov. 11 at Memorial Garden

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Bricks of Honor Veterans Day Ceremony will pay tribute to 13 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. During the ceremony, 13 commemorative bricks will be placed in the Bricks of Honor Garden to recognize veterans from every branch of service in various wars and conflicts, including three World War II veterans.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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Federal Grant Targets 10 Shreveport Intersections With New Signals, Crosswalks, And Lighting

The city's getting federal money to fix its most dangerous intersections. Crews will install pedestrian signals, high visibility crosswalks, and improved street lighting where crashes happen most.

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Veterans parade brings cheers & gratitude to Bossier City

Bossier City veterans parade brings cheers & gratitude to the community.

Bossier City, LA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d