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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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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

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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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Shreveport-Bossier to host 16th annual Veterans Celebration

SHREVEPORT, La. - The community is invited to honor the nation's veterans during the 16th annual Veterans Celebration in Shreveport-Bossier. The Veterans Honor Ceremony will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at the LIVE! Casino Event Center in Bossier City. Lieutenant General Russel Honoré will serve as the guest speaker.

Shreveport, LA · 1d
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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 · 3d

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Bossier Parish Police Jury approves road improvement agreement with Haughton

The Bossier Parish Police Jury approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Town of Haughton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, allowing the parish to provide labor and equipment for road patching and asphalt overlay work while the town covers material costs. The agreement continues a cooperative approach to municipal road maintenance...

Haughton, LA · 4d

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State Fair Family Day

SHREVEPORT, La. — Safety remains a top priority at the State Fair of Louisiana, where fair officials have implemented multiple security measures aimed at creating a safe environment for families and visitors.Among the policies in place this year are a clear bag requirement, bag size restrictions and a juvenile curfew. Fair organizers say the measures are designed to improve security while allowing guests to enjoy the attractions, food and entertainment offered throughout the event.“You have to have clear bags to come into the fair. There's a bag size limit. There's a juvenile curfew here. All of those things are instituted to keep everybody safe and ensure they don't have to worry about what's going on around them,” said Tom Oster, head of security.Officials say security personnel, law enforcement officers and fair staff work together throughout the event to monitor the grounds and respond to any concerns. The State Fair of Louisiana runs through Nov. 15 at the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport.Visitors are encouraged to review fair policies before arriving and to report any suspicious activity to security personnel on the State Fair of Louisiana's Website.

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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North Louisiana Interfaith opens third Shreveport Community Lighthouse

SHREVEPORT, La. — North Louisiana Interfaith unveiled its third Community Lighthouse in Shreveport on Sunday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Galilee Baptist Church. The Community Lighthouse is designed to serve as a resilience hub, providing residents with essential resources during power outages, natural disasters and other emergencies. The church...

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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Choctaw-Apache tribe's chief honored

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.

Caddo Parish, 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 · 4d

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Bossier Parish School Board honors Foster Campbell

BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Bossier Parish School Board recognized Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell during its meeting Thursday. Members commended Campbell for his service and his creation of a permanent endowment for local students. Campbell authored the 1985 legislation that established the Bossier Educational Excellence Fund. Residents refer...

Bossier Parish, LA · 3d

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Caddo Parish faces nearly $13 million in criminal justice operating deficits

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The Caddo Parish Commission administration announced last week that it may need to identify, if costs continue to rise, additional revenue sources to meet its statutory obligation to fund criminal justice system expenses. Previous solutions include asking voters to approve new property taxes, broadening the authorized use...

Caddo Parish, LA · 4d

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Shreveport’s mayoral runoff is set. There’s more in play than just a head-to-head vote.

Shreveport voters still have some voting to do. Some factors that went into their decisions Tuesday are still in play — but others won't be. The seven-candidate race to be Shreveport's next mayor narrowed to two Tuesday night during a wave election that saw Democrats nationwide swept into power. Now voters will return to the polls to make a final choice in December, but that race could shape up differently.

Shreveport, LA · 5d

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Caddo District Judge, Election Section 3, Division F winner announced!

Hugo Holland, Jr. beat Treneisha Hill for Caddo District Judge, Election Section 3, Division F.

Caddo Parish, LA · 5d

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Hugo Holland wins Caddo Parish district judge seat in close race

SHREVEPORT, La. — Former prosecutor Hugo Holland has been elected as a Caddo Parish District judge, overcoming a slim margin to defeat candidate Treneshia Jackson Hill. Final vote tallies confirmed Holland secured the seat by a margin of 700 votes. The campaign for the judicial position saw scrutiny regarding...

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Implications for Louisiana as Republicans lose congressional majority

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The results of the election will reshape Congress in ways that could have a significant impact on Louisiana and its elected leaders. Republican Julia Letlow will head to Washington, D.C., as Louisiana’s new junior U.S. senator. But as she prepares to take office, she will also face a new political landscape as a member of the minority party.

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Downtown Shreveport library renovations reach major milestones

SHREVEPORT, La. — Major progress is underway in downtown Shreveport as construction crews advance multi-phase renovations at the Shreve Memorial Library's main downtown location. Workers have completed several structural and interior upgrades, including the installation of a new roof, the construction of updated interior walls, and expanded restroom facilities...

Shreveport, LA · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d