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NOLA City Councilman Pleads Guilty Today in Katrina Fraud

Amanda Currier — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:01:59 +0000

A New Orleans District E City Councilman, Jon D. Johnson, has pleaded guilty to using Federal Emergency Management Agency funds intended to aid the cleanup efforts after Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 to fund his 2007 political campaign.

Homecoming Pep Rally Set for American Idol Top 3 Contestant Joshua Ledet

Mary Martin — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:50 +0000

This Saturday in Westlake, Louisiana, there will be a Homecoming Pep Rally for American Idol Top 3 contestant Joshua Ledet. Due to inclement weather there has been a time change for the festivities. The parade originally scheduled for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, has been moved up to Noon per American Idol’s request. The parade will begin [...]

Creole Nature Trail Nominated for USA Today and Rand McNally's "Best of the Road"

Mary Martin — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:24:34 +0000

This is National Travel and Tourism Week and what better place to be a tourist than in your own state? Louisiana has a lot to offer in the line of interesting places and people. As a matter of fact the Creole Nature Trail has been nominated for USA Today and Rand McNally's "Best of the Road" as a part of their search for the Best Small Towns in America.

And on the 12th Day God Created…

Ally Brooks — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:07:53 +0000

Gatorbillies. Yes. I just made up a word.

Here's how it happened:

A friend in Ohio asked if I was participating in the record breaking lotto. Funny thing is, I actually have been participating in a work lotto pool lately, but this time, I just didn't get in it. He asked why... and

Tigers at the BCS

Howard Hart — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:32:38 +0000

(With acknowledgement and apologies to Ernest Thayer, author "Casey at the Bat.")

The outlook was brilliant for the Tiger Eleven that day,

The score was nothing to nothing and there were four quarters of football to play,

When Alabama scored a field goal first, and LSU failed to answer,

A sense of Déjà vu rose on those faithful to the Tigers

Sam's And Target To Connect By Cross Drive, Soon

Rick Taylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:06:29 +0000

Very soon you will be able to drive from Sam’s Club parking lot to Target and other stores in the complex, without having to get back onto bustling Youree Drive When Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover took office in 2006, this was listed as one of his top 5 priorities. Now, construction is underway to connect [...]

Nominees for 2011 HERA Awards Are Being Sought

Rick Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:48:07 +0000

The Shreveport Mayor’s Women’s Commission is seeking nominations for the 2011 HERA Award and the Oct. 17 deadline to submit the names of women to be considered for this prestigious honor is drawing near. The HERA Award is designed to recognize the committed and untiring volunteer efforts of women who are Helpful, Effective and Responsible [...]

Learn The "Art Of The Road" With Curator Liz Swaine

Rick Taylor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:59:26 +0000

In the beginning was the motorcycle, and what followed was a love affair that has lasted more than 100 years. “Art of the Road” will focus on the art of the machine itself… the lines, the creations; the ability of two wheels to transport us through a century of design and open road romance. Curated [...]

24-Hour Emergency Hotline, Primarily For Wildfire Reporting, Up And Running

Rick Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:51:22 +0000

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Stain, D.V.M., said the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has installed a new emergency hotline phone system to better serve the public. The new emergency hotline number is 1-855-452-5323. This hotline will be manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Strain said the LDAF should be immediately [...]

What To Do, Should You Discover A Fish Kill

Rick Taylor — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:56:10 +0000

State, local and federal agencies continue to respond to a fish kill in the Pearl River that originated near Bogalusa in Washington Parish. This fish kill was reported on Saturday and the slug of black water believed to have caused or contributed to the fish kills has moved south through St. Tammany Parish. In response [...]

New Laws In Effect Today In Louisiana

BJ Kelley — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:13:53 +0000

Our legislature toiled hard all year long. And today, over 230 new laws took effect.

The new law that will impact the most people? Texting while driving can now cost you a hefty fine!

If you're texting while driving, or if it looks like you're reading a text behind the wheel, police can now ticket you.

Have You Seen This Missing Benton Teenager?

Rick Taylor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:57:33 +0000

Bossier Sheriff Larry C. Deen is asking for the public’s help in locating a Benton teenager who’s run away from home. Byron Harris, 17, ran away from his residence on Twin Lake Drive in Benton late in the evening of Aug. 6. He is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches, weighing [...]

Pump Prices Fall, Slightly

Rick Taylor — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:22:13 +0000

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. CLICK [...]

Smokey 'Bear' To Be Featured In New Louisiana Ad Campaign

Rick Taylor — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:52:38 +0000

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain said the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) wants to create a greater awareness among the public of the benefits of prescribed burning in the state’s forested lands.

“The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is kicking off a statewide prescribed burn awareness campaign to let the public know there are good fires and bad fires,” Strain said.

“Prescribed burning is a useful, environmentally friendly management tool used to improve the health of Louisiana forests. Many people aren’t familiar with prescribed burning and do not understand the positive effects it has on certain wildland environments.”

Louisiana's 2012 Teacher Of The Year Named

Rick Taylor — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:53:17 +0000

Northwestern State University alumna April Jessup Giddens, a sixth grade English/language arts teacher at Natchitoches Magnet School, was recognized as Louisiana’s 2012 Teacher of the Year during the fifth annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Symposium and Celebration. Giddens earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Northwestern in 1996 and a master’s degree in 1998. [...]

Local Business Collects Thousands of Books for Our Troops Serving Overseas

Rick Taylor — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:28:18 +0000

In an effort to help support our troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, The Thrifty Peanut Book & Media Warehouse & Soldier’s Angels program has collected and donated lots of books & DVD’s. On July 22, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., Soldier’s Angels will be shipping the 18,000 books to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. [...]

Bossier City Water Main Break Repaired, Traffic Issues Linger

Rick Taylor — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:59:35 +0000

Bossier City Utility Department crews have now repaired the water main break that occurred last night under East Texas Street at Wyche Street. One east bound lane and both west bound lanes of East Texas in the immediate area remain closed until crews can repair the road. West bound traffic continues to be detoured north [...]

Retail Therapy? Is It Real?

Rick Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:46:39 +0000

I totally sign onto this concept. I know, I’m a guy and its odd, but I’ve tried it, and studies show a sure-fire way to put you in a good mood –> go the mall! Yes, retail therapy is the real deal!! Here’s the skinny: ”Retail therapy: A strategic effort to improve mood”, published in the Journal of [...]

Webster Sheriff's Investigators Take Down Buyer For Jewelry Retailer

Rick Taylor — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:51:14 +0000

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. Ahmad Zaki Wafa, 27, of Raleigh, North Carolina was charged with Illegal Possession of Stolen Things ($300 to $500), Contributing to the [...]

Play Laser Tag On A Retired Naval Ship! How Cool Is This?

Rick Taylor — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:55:45 +0000

The USS ORLECK Naval Museum in Lake Charles, LA, in conjunction with Battlefield Houston, is proud to present professional-level LASER TAG gaming aboard the USS ORLECK! Beginning June 10th, the USSONM will host Friday and Saturday LASER TAG gaming from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Gamers will enjoy LIVE PLAY aboard the Orleck with a playing field [...]