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Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

A former patient of Shreveport’s Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and 20 Louisiana queens rode on the float presented by Louisiana Travel at the Rose Parade on New Years. The Louisiana Office of Tourism, under the leadership of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, is the recipient of the Showmanship Award for most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment for the “Celebration…MORE

Have You Ever Driven Across The Scariest Bridge in Louisiana??

Have You Ever Driven Across The Scariest Bridge in Louisiana??

Some people are legit afraid of bridges. Luckily in the ArkLaTex and Shreveport area, our bridges aren’t too scary to drive across but, Louisiana does have a few – especially in the southern part of the state. The Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles is one of the scariest bridges, for a few reasons. It…MORE

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

This is sweet story. The 1st baby born in Minden, near Shreveport, of 2023 shares his birthday with his momma! Baby Braylon is the son of Cristina Alexander and Brandon Evans, both of Gibsland. Cristina said, “My due date was on the second, and I had an appointment on the fourth. Everything was fine until New…MORE

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

What a way to start 2023 — with severe spring like weather for the Shreveport area and the ArkLaTex on Monday! According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6, The Storm Prediction Center has the entire ArkLaTex included in an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. This is number 3 on a scale of 1…MORE

ArkLaTex Leaders Urge Responsible Use Of Fireworks During New Years Celebrations

ArkLaTex Leaders Urge Responsible Use Of Fireworks During New Years Celebrations

With New Years often comes fireworks in the Shreveport area and throughout the ArkLaTex. The Bossier City Fire Department advises residents in Bossier City who plan to celebrate the holiday with fireworks to keep a few important tips in mind. Bossier City’s fireworks ordinance allows fireworks to be sold and set off within the city…MORE

Free Bottled Water For Those in Shreveport

Free Bottled Water For Those in Shreveport

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security secured 42 pallets of water to aid families in need, due to a water shortage. With the help of the Shreveport Volunteer Network, the water will be delivered to the Shreveport Fire Maintenance Facility at 7300 Mansfield Rd., where it will be distributed.  From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., families…MORE

Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in January

Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in January

New year – New you! And lot’s of new stuff to watch in January. Here’s what’s coming to Netflix on January 1st. Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) – Ice Cube and Queen Latifah stars in this comedy movie. Blue Streak (1999) – Martin Lawrence plays a former convict posing as a cop to retrieve a diamond.…MORE

Boil Water Advisories Across The Shreveport Area and ArkLaTex

Boil Water Advisories Across The Shreveport Area and ArkLaTex

The Arctic blast may have come and gone, but, the after effects are still being felt in Shreveport and throughout the ArkLaTex. The following Boil Water Advisories are in effect throughout the ArkLaTex: Boil Water Advisory for certain areas of the City of Shreveport. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Residents of West Central Bossier Parish…MORE

Northwest Louisiana Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and the CEO’s Have Put Out A PSA

Northwest Louisiana Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and the CEO’s Have Put Out A PSA

CEO’s at three major hospitals serving Shreveport issued a joint PSA, urging citizens to assess their medical needs before visiting ER’s because they have all become overwhelmed by minor medical cases. Instead of visiting ER’s for minor issues, hospitals are encouraging the use of immediate care centers. Willis Knighton has seven urgent care clinics in Shreveport…MORE

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