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Time Again For Another Drug Take-Back Day

Rick Taylor — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:13:31 +0000

Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Local law enforcement agencies across the country will be working in co-operation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to set up collection sites [...]

Power Outage Causes Problems At Two Caddo Schools

Rick Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:59:33 +0000

Broadmoor and Riverside were still having power issues this evening. SWEPCO tells the central office it has most of the main circuits back up in the parish and crews are currently checking each of the schools where problems were had today.

Caddo Sheriff's Office Offering Concealed Handgun Training

Rick Taylor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:53:03 +0000

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy on September 24. The course includes classroom and firing range instruction, and [...]

CPSB District Three Interim Member Named, Sworn In Today

Rick Taylor — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:01:18 +0000

The Caddo Parish School Board has appointed Debra Seamster to serve as interim representative to fill the vacancy in District 3. Seamster was sworn into office tonight and will serve the remainder of the term of long-time board member Willie Burton, who resigned last Monday to focus on other interests.

The State Of Louisiana DOE Releases Unacceptable Schools List

Rick Taylor — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:49:19 +0000

Caddo Superintendent Dr. Geral Dawkins highlights measures being taken to move district forward. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today issued its list of schools identified for improvement, revealing areas of gain and needed focus for the state’s school districts. In Caddo Parish, one school, J.S. Clark MicroSociety, exited AU status this year. Nineteen schools [...]

No Fireworks Through The End Of The Month

Rick Taylor — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:59:40 +0000

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. That coalition includes both the Shreveport and Bossier City Fire Departments, and the parishes of Bossier and Webster. Representatives of each agency was present at the [...]

Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers Asking For Our Help In Identifying A Man Believed To Be Responsible for Kidnapping & Rape

Rick Taylor — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:06:08 +0000

Shreveport Police detectives investigating an alleged kidnapping and rape now believe the suspect responsible for that crime may have attacked another victim late last month. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on June 2, 2011, an adult female called authorities and reported she had been abducted and raped. The victim advised officers that just after 4:00 a.m. [...]

Morning Seatbelt Checkpoint Planned

Rick Taylor — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:54:03 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department will conduct a safety checkpoint tomorrow in south Shreveport. The checkpoint will be held Friday morning, May 27, 2011 as an integral component of an ongoing, singular commitment on the part of authorities to reduce the number of deaths and injuries reported on our roadways. Officers will be checking primarily for [...]

Mayor Glover to Honor Students Tomorrow In The Skybox

Rick Taylor — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:09:31 +0000

Dozens of Caddo Parish high school seniors will join Mayor Cedric Glover, principals and other dignitaries at a picnic-themed luncheon Tomorrow, Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Independence Stadium Skybox on the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Mayor Glover is hosting the midday event to acknowledge the hard work and dedication these top students have demonstrated during their [...]

Student Art Festival This Weekend In Shreveport

Rick Taylor — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:20:02 +0000

ArtBreak takes over the Shreveport Convention Center this weekend with 3 stages of student performances, thousands of pieces of student artwork, 30 Hands-on Arts Activities with professional artists, and so much more!! FREE & Open To The Public!! ArtBreak News Release Photo FRIDAY: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Capital One Talent Show begins at 7:00 [...]

Fire Stations Added As Drop-Off Points

Rick Taylor — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:02:31 +0000

I told you earlier in the week about Caddo Sheriff’s Safety Town being a drop-off point for your unused or unwanted prescription meds, now Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw has announced that his department will join together with other local law enforcement agencies to participate in the national “Take-Back” initiative for prescription medications to be held this [...]

Got Drugs? One's That Are Expired Or That You Need To Dispose Of?

Rick Taylor — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:38:53 +0000

Citizen’s can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Local law enforcement agencies across the country will be working in co-operation with the DEA to set up collection sites for old, unwanted, and expired pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications. Anyone with [...]

Caddo Parish Relay For Life

BJ Kelley — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0000

Once again this year, walkers will be going around the clock in the battle against cancer. Coming up Friday night, the 29th, it’s the eighth annual Caddo Parish American Cancer Society Relay For Life. There’s been a change of venue… Now, it gets underway at the Byrd High School practice facility at 6pm. If you’ve [...]

Tornado Watch For NW Louisiana in Effect Until 11 PM

gonzo — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:09:02 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 11 PM CDT this evening for the following areas: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Red River, Webster Parishes. This includes the cities of… Bienville… Bossier City…Coushatta… El Dorado… Farmerville… Homer… Jonesboro…Lewisville… Magnolia… Mansfield… Minden…Ruston and Shreveport.

Caddo Vision 2020 Plan Meeting

BJ Kelley — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:56:07 +0000

If you’ve got kids in school, or know someone who does, you’re probably familiar with the Caddo Superintendent’s “Vision 2020″ plan. In a nutshell, the Caddo Parish School Board is getting ready to vote on a three year plan that will: Close 15 schools Consolodate 29 schools into 12 campuses With budgets as tight as [...]