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Benton businessman named one of 40 in the nation, a 'Rising Star'

In 2012, financial adviser Matt Stephens began his career in the business. 12 years later, he became the owner of Willow Chute Financial in Benton, where he still works with clients today. He was recently named as one of the 2026 Rising Stars by InvestmentNews. It is an elite list...

Benton, LA · 3d

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Rhodes Properties, Northwestern State team up for Demon Dream Home Giveaway

Rhodes Properties has teamed up with Northwestern State University for the Rhodes Properties Demon Dream Home Giveaway, with tickets being drawn on Friday, Nov. 6.

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A new place to go junkin’ in Monroe

A new thrift store in Monroe offers shoppers a variety of finds while providing local vendors with a place to showcase their products. Girl Talk: Let’s Go Junkin’, located at 102 Old Bastrop Road, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 24, welcoming customers to explore its selection. Owner Cindy...

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2026 ALTAC Jr. Livestock Sale Full Livestream

SHREVEPORT, La. - Once again, the 2026 ArkLaTex Agricultural Council's Jr. Livestock Sale at the State Fair of Louisiana was a huge success. It's estimated that supporters spent more than $470,000 at the sale on Wednesday.

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DeSoto Parish 4-H members earn top honors at 2026 State Fair of Louisiana

DESOTO PARISH, La. — DeSoto Parish 4-H members made an impressive showing at the 2026 State Fair of Louisiana, earning numerous championship titles, top placements, and recognition in livestock exhibitions, poultry competitions, and the Nutrition Quiz Bowl. From experienced exhibitors celebrating successful senior years to first-time participants stepping into...

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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

A Texas-based company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana that will stretch from southwest Arkansas to the Robeline Gas Treating Facility in Natchitoches Parish. Dozens of northeast Louisiana landowners have received information from CapturePoint about...

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Oil and gas leasing pattern shifts as companies fill in smaller tracts

Oil and gas leasing remained strong across Natchitoches Parish in October, but the pattern of that leasing appears to be changing as companies increasingly move into smaller tracts and developed areas. The Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court’s office recorded 168 leases during October, continuing the strong pace of oil and...

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ArkLaTex Made: GEMCO Building Systems

SHREVEPORT, La. — KTBS 3 is highlighting local craftsmanship and regional business growth in this week's edition of ArkLaTex Made. The KTBS crew was on location Thursday at GEMCO Building Systems to speak with Casey Cobb, director of sales and marketing, about the company's local roots, expanding operations, and impact across the ArkLaTex.

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Junior livestock exhibitors earn more than $470,000 at State Fair sale

SHREVEPORT, La. — More than $470,000 was invested in Louisiana's young farmers during the Junior Livestock Sale Wednesday at the State Fair of Louisiana, where exhibitors showcased cattle, sheep, pigs and goats after months of preparation and competition. The sale followed livestock judging events where animals were evaluated on...

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Get Lost in Retail Therapy: Discover The Rabbit Hole in Bossier City

There’s a new shopping destination in Bossier City, and it’s inviting shoppers to get lost in a little retail therapy! From vintage treasures and antiques to boutique clothing, unique gifts, and everyday finds, The Rabbit Hole of Bossier City offers a shopping experience where you never know what you might discover. With four local women behind the business and approximately 40 vendors, this new shop is bringing a unique shopping experience to the Bossier community.

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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...

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Vegans on the Run opens on Shreveport’s Texas Avenue

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Vegans on the Run now has its own space on Texas Avenue in Shreveport, where new businesses are opening on one block. Owners and elected officials say they want more. Dr. Joslin Mar-Dai Pickens, owner of Vegans on the Run, has thought about the day for...

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Bossier's General Dynamics Information Technology staying put, growing. More jobs are coming.

General Dynamics Information Technology, one of the tenants in Bossier City’s National Cyber Research Park, recently committed to up to ten more years there. Soon, more jobs will be coming. GDIT is part of the multinational General Dynamics and has the job of running information systems, government services, and...

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9 Gated Communities In Louisiana That Are Peaceful, Affordable, And Easy To Love

One gated townhome community in Louisiana comes with its own stocked fishing pond. Yes, you could cast a line before breakfast without ever leaving the neighborhood. Another spot parks residents under the building in gated, covered spaces. In hurricane country, I call that a perk worth bragging about. Just saying, your car will thank you.

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This Louisiana Sewing Shop Still Restores Vintage Machines, Sharpens Scissors And Teaches Kids To Sew

A sewing machine older than its owner can still find help at this shop. So can the scissors that have been cutting fabric for decades. And the surprising part? The same Louisiana business lets customers rent a longarm quilting machine to finish projects too large for an ordinary sewing table.

Shreveport, LA · 6d

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Shreveport sits near a hot spot for methane super emitters. Find out what that means.

For 17 months in 2025 and 2026, the Planet Labs Tanager 1 satellite trained its NASA- designed spectrometer on northwest Louisiana as part of a UCLA Law methane project. What it found was sobering. Less than 10 miles south of Shreveport was the location of possibly the largest methane release in the U.S. at a midstream site owned by Dallas-based Energy Transfer. This “super emitter” site wasn’t the only one. The UCLA Law study pointed to four more nearby owned by Aethon, Energy Transfer, Black Bear Midstream, and Boardwalk Pipeline Partners.

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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

Dozens of local landowners should have received, in October, information from a Texas-based company called CapturePoint about a pipeline project that intends to go through their property. The company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana...

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10 Quiet Antique And Thrift Stores In Louisiana That Locals Keep Returning To

One of the roomiest antique malls in Louisiana fills an old schoolhouse and its gym with two stories of vintage finds. Between you and me, that sounds like the best field trip ever. Another shop sells furniture right alongside Mardi Gras beads. A third greets you with a chiming bell,...

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Students show livestock at State Fair of Louisiana after weeks of care

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Students are showing livestock at the State Fair of Louisiana that they spent weeks, and in some cases months, raising. The students cared for the animals to earn a chance to compete in front of judges. The livestock section includes cows and chickens. Caring for...

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Shreveport's wall of achievement welcomes new members. You'll know some.

A small gaggle of local entrepreneurs have been enshrined on a northwest Louisiana wall of fame. Each year, BRF and the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program choose companies that are making an impact to honor on their Dolores George LaVigne Wall of Entrepreneurial Achievement at BRF's InterTech 1 facility on Kings Highway in Shreveport.

Shreveport, LA · 7d

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