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Investigation underway after body discovered in Haynesville

HAYNESVILLE, La. — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in Haynesville Wednesday evening, prompting a request for assistance from Louisiana State Police. The circumstances surrounding the death and no other details have been been released at this time. Trooper Eddie Thomas, Louisiana State Police public information officer,...

Haynesville, LA · 2d

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Haughton Man, 42, Gets 10 Years After Guilty Plea in Shreveport Gas Station Killing

A Haughton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the June 2024 shooting death of a Shreveport man at a Hollywood Avenue gas station. Ledonald Tyeska Sanders, 42, entered the plea last month, and Caddo District Judge John Mosley Jr. handed down the sentence in a case that began with a SWAT raid and the seizure of 26 firearms.

Shreveport, LA · 11h

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BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 154 bridge over Flat River, Bossier Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, November 21, 2026, the LA 154 bridge over Flat River near Elm Grove in south Bossier Parish will be closed for necessary repairs. This bridge closure is scheduled to be in place until the afternoon of Sunday,...

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d

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Stacy Ballew out at as Byrd head football coach after 20-plus years at his alma mater

"The decision marks a leadership change for the Yellow Jackets football program following the tenure of head coach Stacy Ballew, a Byrd graduate who has served the school for more than two decades in multiple roles," a statement from Caddo Parish said. Ballew, a Byrd alum, served as head coach...

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A Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall. Organized by Dequita Ashley of Grandma Jackie's Kitchen in partnership with Pierre Bossier Mall, Winter Wonderland brings the community together while creating opportunities for local businesses. Ashley said, "We want families to have somewhere to go,...

Bossier City, LA · 1d

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Sheriff Julian Whittington announces that Bossier Parish Ad Valorem Property Tax Notices have been mailed to Bossier Parish property owners

Sheriff Whittington stated, “The Bossier Sheriff’s Office remains committed to providing residents with efficient. and secure ways to meet their tax obligations. Property owners can remit property taxes in person, by mail, or. online.”. Property owners can visit www.bossiersheriff.com and select the “Pay Taxes” tab to view tax...

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d

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Domestic Abuse Charges Fill Bossier Parish Bookings This Week

The Bossier Parish Sheriff Office processed multiple felony offenders into their maximum security facility during the week of November 9th, 2026. Including some very serious, and disturbing, charges. Recent bookings involve suspects accused of Domestic Abuse Battery-Child Endangerment, Obscenity, and multiple DWI violations during this period. Large Number Of Domestic...

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d

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Three Behind Bars in Connection With October Homicide in Shreveport

The Shreveport Police Department has arrested three individuals in connection with the October murder of 21 year-old Reginald Pierre Savannah.

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Visit this family-owned seafood, soul food restaurant in Shreveport open almost 50 years

Eddie's Seafood and Soul Food restaurant in Shreveport, famous for its stuffed shrimp, has been around for 48 years. Owner Mavice Hughes Thigpen inherited the restaurant from her father, Eddie Hughes, and it remains a family-owned and operated business. Thigpen told The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, “My father created what's known in...

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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 · 2d

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Shreveport And Bossier Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving For Those Skipping Hours Of Cooking

Thanksgiving in Shreveport and Bossier means some families head out to eat instead of cooking all day. Check with your favorite spot now about reservations.

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KSLA Overtime: Green Oaks and Booker T. Washington advance to the second-round

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - For the second straight season, Booker T. Washington earns a first-round home playoff game. Up the road in Blanchard, on Northwood’s campus, Nick Peoples’ Green Oaks Giants hosts a first-round matchup for the first time since 2018. SCORES:. GREEN OAKS 32, DONALDSONVILLE 14. WEST...

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News in 60 - late LSU basketball coach's funeral, LA Rep. dies, & DWI arrest

Late LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown's funeral, Louisiana State Representative Mike Bayham dies, & Shreveport DWI arrest on News in 60 Seconds.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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SPD: Witness uses knife to end violent attack in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A witness to an alleged domestic assault had to cut a man's leg in order to stop the violent incident. Shreveport police were called to the Orleans Square Apartments in the 8500 block of Chalmette Drive on Thursday, November 12, around 6:49 am. When officers arrived, they learned that Michael King, Jr. dragged her into a bedroom, struck her in the jaw, and strangled her during an argument. Three children were home at the time of the alleged attack.

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Greenacres Boulevard repairs will shift traffic in Bossier City

Drivers on Greenacres Boulevard in Bossier City will face intersection closures and a temporary traffic shift beginning Nov. 17 as crews replace a deteriorated section of roadway. The repairs are part of the City of Bossier City's 2025 Streets and Drainage Improvements Program, according to a community announcement. Work will begin in the eastbound lanes of Greenacres Boulevard at South Hardwick Drive. The intersections of South Hardwick Drive and Fairmont Drive with Greenacres Boulevard will temporarily close so crews can complete the work safely. Residents traveling on Fairmont Drive north of Greenacres Boulevard will be directed to Maple Ridge. Those traveling on Fairmont Drive south of Greenacres Boulevard will be directed to Southwood Drive. Eastbound Greenacres Boulevard traffic also will shift onto the westbound side of the road between Fairmont Drive and Airline Road. That stretch of Greenacres Boulevard will carry two-way traffic during this phase of construction. The project is expected to take about one week, weather permitting. Motorists traveling through the construction area are advised to allow additional travel time, use caution and follow posted signs and traffic-control devices. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the

Bossier City, LA · 1d

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Passenger seriously injured in I-20 crash; driver charged with DWI

A passenger was seriously injured in a crash on I-20 in Shreveport, and the driver, Demarco Houston, is facing a second-offense DWI charge, police say.

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KSLA Overtime: Part II of Parkway-Haughton; plus more games and scores

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After 10 weeks of regular season football, we’ve finally reached the playoffs. Round One of the LHSAA is highlighted by a rematch of a football game we saw on October 1, in which Haughton stunned Parkway 55-36. SCORES:. HAUGHTON 47, PARKWAY 46. CAPT. SHREVE 31,...

Haughton, LA · 1d

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Domestic Violence Warrant Leads to Standoff and Arrest in Shreveport

Shreveport Police Department officers went to a residence on East Merrick Street to locate a wanted man.

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City of Shreveport announces Cross Lake Bridge lane closure for repairs

The City of Shreveport announced a temporary lane closure on the I-220 Cross Lake Bridge to allow crews to complete repairs to an existing light pole and inspect electrical equipment beneath the bridge. The westbound left lane of I-220 over Cross Lake is scheduled to close at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The work is expected to be completed overnight, with the lane reopening by 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, weather and conditions permitting. Contractor EMS Electric will perform the repairs. Traffic control devices and advance warning signs will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work area. Drivers are encouraged to use caution, reduce speed, and remain alert for crews working in the area. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: City of Shreveport announces Cross Lake Bridge lane closure for repairs