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Car and Driver Fall From Drawbridge (Video)

Robert J Wright — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:15:18 +0000

Now that I think about it, I don’t think the subject of parking on a drawbridge ever came up when I (or anyone, for that matter) was taking driver’s ed. Didn’t have to…no drawbridges in the Shreveport-Bossier area. And, oh yeah, only an idiot would park on a drawbridge! Well, take a look, because this [...]

Krewe of Aesclepius Children's Parade, Route and Times Fat Tuesday

Bristol — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:25:49 +0000

Mardi Gras is sadly coming to a close in the Ark-La-Tex tomorrow with the arrival of Fat Tuesday, but that doesn't mean the fun has come to an end! The Krewe of Aesclepius is hosting their annual children's parade at 7pm at Pierre Bossier Mall.

Theives Caught Who Stole A Bridge

BJ Kelley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:52:41 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a story about a 50 foot bridge in Pennsylvania that was stolen. The early reports were that they had taken several weeks to use torches and take the steel to sell for scrap. Well, the criminals have been caught! The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that two men, 24 [...]

Theives Steal An Entire Bridge!

BJ Kelley — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:39:55 +0000

If anyone from Pennsylvania says that they’ve got a bridge to sell you, they may be telling the truth! Police in North Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, say that someone stole an entire 50 foot railroad bridge. Wait… Did I just read that right? Really, an entire steel bridge is gone?!? The theory is that the criminals [...]

Truck Carrying Beer Hits Bridge, Gets Stuck

Rick Taylor — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:36:51 +0000

A tractor-trailer hauling beer couldn't fit under a railroad bridge in Erie, Pennsylvania, peeling off its top and causing the trailer to buckle in the middle. The Erie Times-News says tow truck operators at the scene will unload the beer, which was destined for Erie Beer Co., and haul it there before moving the damaged trailer.

Jimmie Davis Bridge To Close

Rick Taylor — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:29:45 +0000

A major detour awaits many motorists this weekend. From six o’clock tomorrow morning until nine o’clock Sunday night, the Jimmie Davis Bridge across the Red River will be closed.The state Department of Transportation and Development needs to make some repairs to the bridge deck and can’t do it with traffic whizzing by. Motorists who would [...]