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News Summary The Shreveport Job Corps Center will close on June 30, 2025, displacing nearly 300 students who rely on its services for career training...
News Summary Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is set to launch a new job training initiative, EMPWR LA, on June 16. This six-week program promises...
News Summary Joe’s Crab Shack at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets has closed after two decades of service to the Shreveport/Bossier community. This marks the end...
News Summary A historic 17-story building at 525 Milam Street, Shreveport, will be auctioned starting July 7. Spanning 287,440 square feet, it presents opportunities for...
News Summary Shreveport has introduced the Economic Development One-Stop-Shop website, streamlining business operations by providing essential information for entrepreneurs. Launched by Mayor Tom Arceneaux, this...
News Summary The Trump administration plans to repeal Biden-era protections on the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) for energy development, raising concerns among environmentalists about wildlife...
News Summary Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old student at Milford High School, was detained by ICE while heading to volleyball practice. His detention raises...
News Summary As the Hajj pilgrimage approaches, Saudi Arabia is implementing strict safety measures including entry restrictions for unauthorized pilgrims to ensure public safety. The...
News Summary MelRidney Robinson, a 22-year-old from Shreveport, has been arrested for vandalizing a rival’s vehicle, slashing tires and causing extensive damage. The incident has...
News Summary Two separate incidents in Shreveport have led to the arrests of MelRidney Robinson for vandalism and Laquesha Washington for child neglect. Robinson caused...