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Mardi Gras in the SBC Kicks Off this Saturday with 12th Night!

Townsquare Media — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:11:51 +0000

Time to drop off five Mardi Gras dresses to the cleaners today and get a Dryel for the rest that can’t be dry cleaned, get your nails done tonight and plan to Mystic in the morning. Yep, Mardi Gras kicks off this Saturday! Around here, the holidays are just fine. But everyone seems to LOVE [...]

You Know You're From Shreveport When…

Ally Brooks — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:24:26 +0000

A few months ago, in a crowded Minden Recreational Center in Minden, LA I was enjoying a Summer day softball game. People where everywhere and the team of 5th graders I was watching had a very enthusiastic group of parents cheering them on. Suddenly, out of nowhere there was a loud POP sound! Instinctively, I hit the [...]

Day Trippers: Family Vacations to Great Wolf Lodge, Dallas World Aquarium and Everything In Between On a Budget

Amanda Currier — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:54:45 +0000

The heat wave has the bills skyrocketing this summer, but there are ways to take advantage of family fun venues without traveling very far and saving some cash. Check out these popular local destinations to help plan your next day trip. Splash Kingdom Waterpark.com Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark Canton, TX or Shreveport, LA [...]

Shreveport Police Department Gets 'Social'

Rick Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:21 +0000

Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw is pleased to announce the department is unveiling its official Facebook and Twitter pages today. For the past 18 months or so, officials at the department have been looking at how other law enforcement agencies and governmental entities use social media in their day to day operations. Based on information [...]

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

Happy Mardi Gras

Ally Brooks — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:44:22 +0000

I love Mardi Gras, don’t get me wrong. But we are in the part of Louisiana that THINKS they are part of Texas, until something Louisiana related happens. It’s not our fault, I mean, the Disney movie “The Princess and the Frog” said it best…about Shreveport being a far away land, so it’s not like [...]

Biggest Loser Couple to Speak at Shreveport Event

Mary Martin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:22:04 +0000

Season six record setting Biggest Loser couple Amy & Phil Parham will be the keynote speakers for the "Overcoming Learning Obstacles" event on January 13, 2012 in Shreveport.

This event, sponsored by the Learning Rx, will help families learn how to not only cope, but transend learning disabilities including autism.

Santa's Elves Are At It Again

Ally Brooks — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:33:59 +0000

I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but I am pretty excited about “That’s a Wrap” tomorrow. KVKI has rounded up Santa’s Elves that are going to WRAP your presents. You can’t beat that… seriously. Tomorrow with Robert J Wright from 11am-1pm, go to Red River Chevy 221 Texas and load up your car [...]

"The Christmas Shoes," A Tea, Planned For West Shreveport Church

Rick Taylor — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:33:00 +0000

The Christmas Shoes has touched the hearts of millions through song, book and movie. Now, the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of “The Christmas Shoes”, Donna VanLiere, is bringing the live event to Shreveport. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM, Oakmont Church of God is hosting a “Christmas Shoes Tea” live event [...]

Have Your Say When It Comes To A Statewide Long-Term Ground Water Plan

Rick Taylor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:02:18 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Conservation will host a series of public meetings in November to provide information on the state’s past and current ground water resources management practices and the draft recommendations for a state ground water plan.

Duck Pond Clean-Up This Weekend, Volunteers Needed

Rick Taylor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:04 +0000

This Saturday, November 5th, at 8:30 am, a group of local volunteers working with a private land’s biologist will host a cleanup for the duck pond, located on East Kings Hwy between Reily Lane and Shreveport Barksdale Highway. Students and faculty from Centenary College, the Bayou Chapter of the Ozarks, A Better Shreveport, Louisiana Department [...]

Hope You Don't Need To Get An ABO Card Wednesday

Rick Taylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:14:50 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department will be closing the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance offices this Wednesday, November 2, 2011 for routine computer maintenance and software upgrades. The Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Office, which issues all alcoholic beverage ordinance cards and permits, as well as vehicle for hire permits and sexually oriented business permits, will close at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, [...]

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 [...]

Feel Safer In Shreveport, Police Are Working hard To Keep Us Crime Free

Rick Taylor — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:54:02 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department will be putting additional officers out on the street to specifically target those violent criminals who would commit armed robberies. As we move into the holiday season, historically Shreveport has seen increases in some crimes, including armed robberies. The total number of robberies reported through the end of October is slightly [...]

New Restaurant Company Opens At Shreveport Regional Airport

Rick Taylor — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:51:29 +0000

The $500,000 renovation inside the airport concourse restaurant areas began earlier this month by Tailwind Deli, News and Gifts, from Wilmington, North Carolina. They are in six other airports around the country. Customers will notice an all-new full service food menu as well as grab-and-go selections. Menu items include made-fresh breakfast burritos, grilled chicken paninis, [...]

Save A Buck At Sci-Port's Tricks & Treats Night, Here's How

Rick Taylor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:41:52 +0000

Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center will host the annual Tricks & Treats Night on Saturday, October 29, from 6 – 9 p.m. Reservations made by Noon on Saturday receive $1 off admission per person and can be made by calling (318) 424-8660. Admission is $7 for Sci-Port Members and $9 for Non-Members. This annual event is [...]

Halloween Safety Tips From The Shreveport Police Department

Rick Taylor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:38:02 +0000

Fall is upon us, cooler weather is finally here, and the Shreveport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to stay safe this Halloween. The department wants everyone to have a safe, fun Halloween, and residents can take a few simple, common sense precautions to make sure they do: ALWAYS have [...]

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 [...]

Meet Alice. Your Nurse, Of Sorts.

Rick Taylor — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:32:23 +0000

Hi, Alice. I’m Brooke and I’m going to be your labor and delivery nurse. How are you feeling?” asked Brooke Humphries before examining a 24-year-old named Alice who was in labor. Within a few moments, Humphries and other nurses discovered that Alice’s baby was breach. Going over her chart, they considered several factors before deciding [...]

Police Need Your help In Finding This Little Boy

Rick Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:49:14 +0000

Authorities need your help in locating a little boy reported missing to police late last night. At approximately 11:22 p.m. on October 19, 2011, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to a home in the 8500 block of Panetella Lane relative to a welfare concern. Upon arrival there officers contacted 28 year old Tamara Summerfield [...]