Rick Taylor
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Northwestern State University’s President Helps Shape The Future Of NCAA
NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb found a great deal of common ground on ideas to reform intercollegiate athletics last week when he attended at an NCAA Presidential Retreat in Indianapolis.
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A Tiny Island Country Puts “Star Wars” Characters on Its New Coins
Niue has announced that they’re unveiling a brand new line of coins that feature “Star Wars” characters. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Yoda, C-3PO, and others will be on their official currency.
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Top 10 ‘Work’ Songs Unveiled
With all the songs about the workday most of us experience, you may be a little surprised at the number one song about 'work' that AOL recently released.
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Possible Traffic Delays Around Memorial Service For A Local Hero
Authorities will be closing several streets tomorrow in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood tomorrow morning as they work to help honor the memory of Chief Petty Officer Robert James Reeves.
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Police Pastors, Spar To Host Youth Activity Day Friday
The Shreveport Police Department’s Police Pastors, working with officials from SPAR, will be holding one of their celebrated Youth Activity Day events this Friday at Valencia Park.
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Caddo Sheriff’s Office Offering Concealed Handgun Training
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.
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‘BATmobile’ To Be Deployed
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish on Thursday, August 11.
The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
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Have You Seen This Missing Benton Teenager?
Bossier Sheriff Larry C. Deen is asking for the public’s help in locating a Benton teenager who’s run away from home.
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Periodic Shreve Memorial Library Closings Announced
Shreve Memorial Library will close the following branches for one week, to allow a system upgrade which will soon bring come exciting benefits to citizens of Caddo Parish. Please use the closest or any other library branch during this time
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Soccer Sign Up This Week In Springhill
Sign-up for the fall soccer season begins
Friday, August 12 at the S. Main Mall and ends Saturday, August 13. The times are 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $50 for first player in each family and $40 for each additional player.
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Pump Prices Fall, Slightly
We’re paying about a nickel less at the pump today than we were a week ago. AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report says the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Shreveport/Bossier is $3.54. At this time last Monday, we were paying $3.59. Statewide, the average this morning is $3.57. Nationally, it’s $3.66.
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The Heat Is On
This seems unprecidented. I lived in Dallas in 2003 and I believe we had more than 100 days in a row that the temperature was over 100. It's so memorable because in Dallas when the temperature is that high its public transit system initiates "Ozone Action Day."