Rick Taylor
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Local Fireworks Ban Violation Penalties Announced, More Details On City Ordinance
The Shreveport Police and Fire Department’s Prevention Division announced plans to enforce the ban on the sale and discharge of Consumer 1.4 g Class C fireworks within the City of Shreveport.
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Need A Mid-Day Boost? This Should Do it!
Not only is the hedgehog adorable, the song that goes along with it is cute! It's sure to put a smile on your face!
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Blagojevich Jury Agrees To 18 Counts, Announcement Expected Today
Jurors in Chicago told a judge they have agreed on 18 of 20 counts against ousted Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, the Associated Press reports.
Judge James Zagel said the verdicts will be read this afternoon, AP says.
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A Seagulls View — Literally! [VIDEO]
There’s a new video on YouTube of a seagull in Cannes, France picking up a video camera and flying away with it. And it goes a few blocks before it lands.
Some people think the video’s fake, but we’re not sure how you’d fake it.
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Cyndi Lauper Speaks Out On New York Becoming The Sixth State In The U.S. To Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed New York's gay marriage bill into law late Friday, starting what is expected to be a crush of gay weddings starting in 30 days.
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Police Need Help In Finding A Missing Local Teen
Thirteen year old Amber White was last seen on Tuesday June 21st, 2011, in the 7000 block of Woolworth Road in Shreveport. Amber was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt with blue sweat pants. She was also reportedly carrying a black and silver duffle bag containing clothing and other items. Amber White is a white female, 5’2”-5'3” tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs. Investigators have been in contact with family members and say they believe Amber has run away from home.
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No Fireworks Through The End Of The Month
At a mid-morning news conference came word that a coalition of area fire department's decided to ban the sale and use of fireworks through the end of the month.
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What? No Fireworks This Year?
Our sources tell us that the cities of both Shreveport and Bossier City have decided not to allow the sale of fireworks this Independence Day holiday season. That is not confirmed, however.
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Have Plans To Visit A CCC Inmate?
There will be no family visitation at Caddo Correctional Center this Thursday through Saturday, June 23-25, while the Sheriff's Office completes upgrades to its computer system.
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Congressman Fleming to Hold Hearing At LSU-S & Tour Caddo Lake
Congressman John Fleming, M.D. will be hosting a Congressional Field Hearing on Giant Salvinia, an invasive aquatic fern that has rapidly proliferated throughout waterways in the Ark-La-Tex. Native to Brazil, Giant Salvinia clogs waterways, blocks sunlight, and depletes oxygen levels, resulting in severe impacts on commercial and recreational activities.
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Today, June 21st: Longest Day Of The Year… And Something Else!
Most of us know June 21 as the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer.
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Webster Sheriff’s Investigators Take Down Buyer For Jewelry Retailer
June 21, 2011—Minden, La.—Monday afternoon Webster Parish Sheriff’s investigators arrested a buyer representing a Monroe-based jewelry retailer for being in possession of items that had recently been stolen from a Webster Parish resident.