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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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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...

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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 · 3d
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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 · 1d

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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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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...

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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 · 2d

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Louisiana Prosecutor Compared Black Teen to a Dog While Seeking His Execution, Hid Evidence in 3 Death Penalty Cases — Now He Wants a Judge’s Robe

Hugo Holland, a controversial former Caddo Parish prosecutor in northwest Louisiana who was exposed for concealing evidence in three death penalty cases, was on track […] Louisiana Prosecutor Compared Black Teen to a Dog While Seeking His Execution, Hid Evidence in 3 Death Penalty Cases — Now He Wants a Judge’s Robe

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New Shreveport facility will provide a safe, supportive environment for homeless Veterans working toward recovery, stability, and permanent housing

Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) will celebrate the opening of its new Veterans Safe Haven facility with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, at 2 p.m. The new facility, located at 1717 Irving Place in Shreveport’s Highland Neighborhood, represents an important investment in the organization’s ongoing commitment to helping homeless Veterans find stability, healing, and a path toward permanent housing.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 · 2d

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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.

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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...

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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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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 · 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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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