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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...

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Behind the Badge: Brandon Richter is a warrior

BOSSIER CITY, La. - More than two decades ago, two recruits stood on the drill ground on their first day at the fire academy, neither fully aware of where their careers would take them. Today, one is the Bossier City fire chief, and the other is a veteran captain whose...

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Shreveport approves pay raises for city employees in 2027 budget

(The Center Square) - Shreveport police officers, firefighters and other city employees are set to receive pay increases in December as part of the city's proposed 2027 budget. Shreveport City Council unanimously approved a 3% pay increase for classified city employees, effective Dec. 1. The two resolutions passed included additional pay adjustments for more than 400 employees starting Jan. 1, 2027, as well as 6% base-pay increases for police officers and firefighters. At Monday's administrative conference, Chief Administrative Officer Tom Dark said the increases mainly affect the city's General Fund and will initially be funded through building permits fees linked to the two data center projects in Caddo Parish. The approval followed concerns from council members during an Oct. 26 administrative conference, when members questioned why police and fire would receive raises months before other city employees. Councilman James Green argued that all municipal employees should receive increases around the same time saying, "If we found that fountain of money from the data centers and whatever, then we should look beyond putting a few in a bowl and then tell others to wait because they've got to go to the gas pump like everybody else. They got to go to

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‘A Celtic Christmas’ brings Irish music and dance to Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The sights and sounds of Ireland are coming to the Strand Theatre in Shreveport next week with “A Celtic Christmas.”. The show combines traditional Irish music, holiday classics, singing and dancing with a story about two star-crossed lovers from different backgrounds. Rochelle Hoffman plays Ava, a...

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Tailgate Time: Parkway vs. Haughton

KSLA's Sports Director Chris Demirdjian is at Haughton High School, where they will face off against Parkway in round one of playoffs.

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Here’s your week 11 Northwest La. superlative football performances

The 2026 Louisiana high school football playoffs began Friday, Nov. 13, with a number of superlative performances by area athletes. Here’s a look at how some of our best showed out. Slade Alexander, Evangel: Alexander had a pick-6 in a win. Brett Bell, Cedar Creek: Bell ran for 2 TDs and passed for a third in a win. Carter Bobbitt, Captain Shreve: Bobbitt drilled a game-winning field goal from 21 yards with 47 seconds remaining. Seth Collins, Evangel: Collins had a pick-6 in a win. Brandon Craig, Haughton: Craig ran for 6 TDs in a win. PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Captain Shreve, Evangel, BTW, Homer lead Shreveport area's LHSAA playoff winners HAUGHTON WINS: Haughton football gets multiple TDs from Brandon Craig to slip past Parkway Peyton “Pop” Houston, Evangel: Houston tossed 4 TD passes in a win. Tony Johnson, Green Oaks: Johnson scored twice in a playoff win. Kaleb Law, Captain Shreve: Law hauled in 8 passes for 80 yards and a score in a win. Jerzyion Levingston, Homer: Levingston scored twice in a playoff win. Bryston McCoy, Parkway: McCoy passed for 6 TDs and rushed for another in a loss. Maddox Parrott, Captain Shreve: Parrott completed 18-of-24 passes for 209 yards

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First-round playoff roundup: Captain Shreve advances on late field goal, five other local teams win

Captain Shreve senior kicker Carter Bobbitt kicked a 21-yard field goal with 47 seconds left to lift the Gators to a 31-28 first-round Select Division I playoff win over visiting Hammond at Lee Hedges Stadium. The Gators racked up more than 400 yards of offense but the defense came up...

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Shreveport's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Shreveport.

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Great Shreveport Chamber of Commerce recognizes 16 Shreveport leaders

16 Shreveport leaders were recognized at a luncheon hosted by the Great Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR PORTION OF FOREST HILLS SUBDIVISION IN HAUGHTON

CWSD No. 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers along the 2000 block of Highpoint Place in the Forest Hills Subdivision in Haughton. A water main was isolated at this location to complete a repair, affecting approximately 12 customer connections. Service will be restored once the repair is complete later today. Because of the loss of pressure during the repair, the water may be contaminated, so customers in the affected area should take precautions until the advisory is lifted.

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LSU Health Shreveport hits 'major milestone' as financial numbers grow with grants, research

LSU Health Shreveport officials shared details on what they called a “major milestone” Thursday. LSUHS’ research funding for fiscal year 2026 tallied $44.3 million, up 71% over the prior year. “We have persevered,” said Senior Vice Chancellor Dr. Lester Johnson. It has been a challenging...

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Bossier City hosts 16th annual Veterans Honor Ceremony

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The Veterans Celebration Committee hosted its 16th annual Veterans Honor Ceremony in Bossier City, where the community gathered to thank those who wore the uniform. The ceremony brought together veterans from every branch of service. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré was the keynote...

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