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13 Northwest Louisiana veterans to receive special honors

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAl/KMSS) - Veterans of Northwest Louisiana will be recognized for their service and sacrifice. The annual Veterans Honor Ceremony is taking place this Friday. 13 local veterans from a variety of backgrounds and specializations will receive special honors for their contributions to the military and community over their years of service.

Bossier City, LA · 18h

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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 · 15h

KSLA

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.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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GREENACRES BOULEVARD ROAD REPAIRS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 17

Road repairs on Greenacres Boulevard are scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 17, as part of the City of Bossier City’s 2025 Streets and Drainage Improvements Program. The contractor will begin work on the eastbound lanes of Greenacres Boulevard at the intersection of South Hardwick Drive. To safely complete the work, the intersections of South Hardwick Drive and Fairmont Drive with Greenacres Boulevard will be temporarily closed.

Bossier City, LA · 8h

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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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Flying Heart’s North Bossier expansion advances with MPC approval, February opening target

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Flying Heart Brewing & Pub’s planned expansion into North Bossier moved another step forward Monday, Nov. 9, when the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional-use application for the restaurant’s new location at 5440 Airline Drive. The approval allows the sale of...

Bossier City, LA · 1d

KTBS

SporTran launches ambitious plan for infrastructure improvements across Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. -- SporTran’s chief executive officer, Dinero Washington, has undertaken a capital improvements strategy that positions the Shreveport transit agency as both an economic development partner for area companies and a resource for addressing citywide public works priorities. “We're not only just providing transit services anymore,” Washington said....

Shreveport, LA · 10h

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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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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 · 16h

Shreveport Times | The Times

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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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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Highway 98.9

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...

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Caddo voters said 'no' to a sports complex. Parish leaders say they've heard residents' concerns.

Caddo officials didn't get voters' approval for an indoor sports complex they wanted. Now they say they're reassessing. Caddo voters on Tuesday rejected a bond proposal that would have allowed the parish to build a $70 million sports complex that officials hoped would attract visitors and raise quality of life. In statements Thursday, parish leaders said the idea isn't dead, but they first need to reevaluate.

Caddo Parish, LA · 3d

The Center Square

SporTran outlines 2027 budget, service plans to Shreveport City Council

(The Center Square) - SporTran, Shreveport's public transit agency, presented its 2027 budget to the City Council Monday, highlighting rising operating costs, Bossier City service expansion and plans to request $175 million federal funding. SporTran CEO Dinero' Washington told council members that the agency's proposed budget is just under $21 million, an increase of about 6.6% from last year. "The big changes in our budget this year for increases is labor," Washington said. "It has to do with [collective bargaining agreements] for fixed-route as well as our on-demand rivers. Our fringe benefits, of course, will increase due to that." SporTran is also working with Bossier City to expand services, including night and weekend routes. Washington said Bossier City's contribution increased from $900,000 to $1.5 million. "Looking at bringing nights and weekend service back in Bossier and had some great conversations with them," Washington said. Washington said there are plans for a new transfer facility in Bossier City with a follow-up meeting scheduled Wednesday to discuss the facility. "They're willing to build there in Bossier," Washington said. "So, we're headed in the right direction." Washington also acknowledged that increased insurance costs were due to the agency's new bus fleet. He said

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Princeton

Bossier Parish Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 has issued a boil water. advisory this afternoon for the Village Water System in Princeton, affecting homes off. The advisory is being issued following the high service pump breakers tripping, which. caused the system to lose pressure for a few minutes until staff...

Princeton, LA · 2d

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Safe Haven Opens 23-room Home For Veterans In Shreveport's Highland Neighborhood

Twenty-three veterans will soon have a room of their own at Safe Haven's new home in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood. Keys by December 1.

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The Center Square

GE Vernova plans Shreveport expansion with state incentives

(The Center Square) – GE Vernova will receive a $300,000 performance-based grant from the state as part of its $34.5 million plan to expand its Shreveport transformer plant and add 175 jobs, the company announced Tuesday. Louisiana Economic Development confirmed it offered the incentive, saying that the company is also expected to participate in the state’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. The grant represents only part of the potential taxpayer cost of supporting the expansion. Neither the organization, referred to as LED, nor the company disclosed the estimated value of the anticipated incentives in their announcements. The releases also did not specify wages for the new jobs or the hiring and investment requirements attached to the grant. The Center Square was unable to independently verify the total public cost on Tuesday. No response has been received from GE Vernova to questions about wages, incentive values, and performance requirements. LED said the project would retain 637 existing positions. “Electricity demand is growing, and transformers are part of the critical grid equipment essential to delivering the power our customers and modern economies depend on,” said Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. According to LED, the expansion at 7000