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How To Keep Your Car Safe During the ArkLaTex Deep Freeze

How To Keep Your Car Safe During the ArkLaTex Deep Freeze

We’ve all heard about the Ps — people, pets, pipes, and plants. But is your vehicle prepared for the extreme cold? Patrick Dennis from our partners at KTBS-TV has more info on how to keep your car safe: https://www.ktbs.com/weather/winter-weather/winter-weather-tips-for-your-vehicle/article_46c88850-8111-11ed-9a72-73154c5ed219.htmlMORE

Gifts Nobody In Shreveport Wants

Gifts Nobody In Shreveport Wants

Oh gosh we all have that one person in our life that is hard to shop for – and sometimes you may be wondering what to buy for that person that is super hard to shop for! Here are a few things to NOT buy for that hard to buy for person in Shreveport. According…MORE

Recall issued for frozen chicken entrees sold at Walmart in Louisiana and Texas

Recall issued for frozen chicken entrees sold at Walmart in Louisiana and Texas

If you’ve shopped for groceries at WalMart recently and have bought some frozen chicken entrees listen up! InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises, Inc. is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat Crispy Chicken with Almonds because it may contain shrimp that was not listed on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The…MORE

Fire At Keithville Home Near Shreveport Leaves Large Boa Burned and Injured

Fire At Keithville Home Near Shreveport Leaves Large Boa Burned and Injured

Firefighters in Keithville responded to a fire over with multiple pets over the weekend. Crews say multiple dogs, cats, turtles and rabbits were caged inside the house. Firefighters worked to rescue the animals while they put out the flames. A six foot 30lb albino boa constrictor was found with some minor surface burns and was…MORE

The Arctic Blast Is Coming For Christmas!

The Arctic Blast Is Coming For Christmas!

Get ready – a cold arctic blast is about to blow through the ArkLaTex just in time for Christmas! Rain showers are expected the early part of this week in the Shreveport area – then Thursday the arctic air pushes into the region. Rain, changing to sleet is expected and snow is possible as well,…MORE

Major Candle Recall Affecting Candles Sold In Louisiana and Texas

Major Candle Recall Affecting Candles Sold In Louisiana and Texas

Over 30,000 candles sold across the country, including in Shreveport have been recalled. Good Matters Three-Wick Candles have been recalled because of fire and laceration hazards, officials said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the candles can “burn at higher than usual temperatures” and the jars can break. A release stated that the candles were…MORE

What Food Are We Ordering The Most For Delivery in Shreveport?

What Food Are We Ordering The Most For Delivery in Shreveport?

Grubhub just released their year-end report, and the top trending cuisine of the year was . . . Australian.  They didn’t list any particular restaurants, but on their app they DO consider Outback Steakhouse to be “Australian.” I mean I love a good Vicki’s fillet and bloomin’ onion too, so I get it! Other types of…MORE

A New Casino is Coming To The Shreveport Area

A New Casino is Coming To The Shreveport Area

It’s now official, the property formally known as Diamond Jacks in Bossier City will reopen, bringing a new casino to the Shreveport area. The gaming license was transferred to a Mississippi based company called Foundation Gaming. Foundation Gaming will sell the riverboat, the new casino will be totally land based. Almost $200 million dollars will…MORE

Bossier Parish Schools Announce Their Teachers of the Year

Bossier Parish Schools Announce Their Teachers of the Year

Bossier Parish Schools announced the 2023-24 Bossier Parish Teachers of the Year and New Teachers of the Year. The school district says these teachers will advance to the regional level in the two state competitions. Congrats to these amazing teachers that educated students in the ArkLaTex!  MORE

WATCH: Video Shows Pizza Drive Shaming Customer Over Not Leaving A Tip

WATCH: Video Shows Pizza Drive Shaming Customer Over Not Leaving A Tip

he tough part about working for tips is you can’t complain when someone DOESN’T tip . . . or maybe you can.  Who’s the jerk here? @_royal_tee__ Dominos delivery driver asks for the tip before even handing over the pizza. Looks like she didn't get a tip at all. who's side are yall on? #dominos…MORE

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