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Tinseltown Theater in Shreveport Fails Second Health Inspection
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 26, 2025 News Summary Tinseltown Theater in Shreveport has failed its second health inspection due to ongoing rodent issues, including dead and live rats found on the premises....
Owner Arrested for Underage Drinking at High School Party
Shreveport, October 26, 2025 News Summary Christopher Shane Rodgers, owner of Shane’s Seafood & BarBQ, was arrested for facilitating underage drinking during a chaotic high school party. The incident took place...
Shreveport Police Arrest Three in Human Trafficking Case
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department has apprehended three individuals linked to the alleged human trafficking and sexual assault of a 14-year-old runaway from New Jersey....
Shreveport Police Arrest Suspects in Mass Shooting Case
Shreveport, LA, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with federal agencies, has arrested multiple suspects in connection to a recent mass shooting that led to two...
Shreveport Man Arrested for Child Pornography Charges
Shreveport, LA, October 25, 2025 News Summary Cooper Johnson, a 21-year-old from Shreveport, has been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. His arrest came after an investigation by the Louisiana...
Investigation Underway After Truck Theft in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA, October 24, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department is investigating a truck theft incident involving a Dodge Ram and an attached trailer. The theft, captured on dash cam,...
Major Wrecks Cause Traffic Chaos in Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 23, 2025 News Summary Emergency crews in Shreveport responded to two significant car accidents on the same night, one involving a flipped vehicle and another where a truck...
Huntington High School Principal Arrested for Domestic Abuse
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Nicholaus Smith, principal of Huntington High School, was arrested on two counts of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. The arrest follows allegations from Caddo...
Rising Crime Concerns Prompt Senate Hearing in Shreveport
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Rising crime rates in Shreveport were the focus of a Senate hearing led by Acting United States Attorney Alex Van Hook. The discussion highlighted alarming...
BUSINESS
Internet Marketing Strategies For Your Shreveport Business
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Events/What's Happening
Shreveport-Bossier City Area High School Football Week 8 Highlights
Shreveport, LA, October 26, 2025 News Summary The eighth week of high school football in the Shreveport-Bossier City area featured several key matchups and standout performances. The Airline Vikings faced Natchitoches...
Northwood Falcons Defeat Southwood Cowboys in Strong Performance
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 25, 2025 News Summary In a decisive victory, the Northwood Falcons showcased their strength by beating the Southwood Cowboys 47-6 in a District 1-4A football game. The Falcons...
Trunk-or-Treat Events Pop Up Across Louisiana
Louisiana, October 25, 2025 News Summary Trunk-or-treating is gaining popularity as a safe Halloween alternative, with several events planned across Louisiana. Organized by churches, schools, and community groups, families can enjoy...
Shreveport-Bossier Celebrates Fifth Annual Black Restaurant Week
Shreveport, LA, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBAACC) is hosting its fifth annual Black Restaurant Week, showcasing over 25 Black-owned culinary businesses. This week-long...
Shreveport-Bossier Celebrates Annual Black Restaurant Week
Shreveport-Bossier, October 22, 2025 News Summary Shreveport-Bossier is set to host its fifth annual Black Restaurant Week, celebrating Black-owned culinary establishments from October 19 to October 25, featuring over 25 restaurants...
Shreveport Celebrates Five Years of Black Restaurant Week
Shreveport, October 22, 2025 News Summary Shreveport is commemorating five years of Black Restaurant Week, highlighting Black-owned restaurants and catering services in the community. This year’s event features over 25 restaurants...
Local Artists Thrive Through Artist-Up Program
Shreveport, LA, October 22, 2025 News Summary In Shreveport, local artists are benefiting from the Artist-Up program, which provides essential business skills and marketing strategies. Artists like Natalie Niu and Don...
Shreveport Celebrates Black Restaurant Week’s Fifth Anniversary
Shreveport, October 21, 2025 News Summary Shreveport’s Black Restaurant Week kicked off on October 19, celebrating its fifth anniversary. The event, organized by the SBAACC, promotes over 25 local Black-owned restaurants....
Jayden Carter Wins Times Football Athlete of the Week Poll
Shreveport, October 21, 2025 News Summary Jayden Carter from Southwood High School has won the Times Football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, earning 14,057 votes. His impressive performance...
CRIME
Shreveport Police Arrest Three in Human Trafficking Case
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department has apprehended three individuals linked to the alleged human trafficking and sexual assault of a 14-year-old runaway from New Jersey....
Shreveport Police Arrest Suspects in Mass Shooting Case
Shreveport, LA, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with federal agencies, has arrested multiple suspects in connection to a recent mass shooting that led to two...
Shreveport Man Arrested for Child Pornography Charges
Shreveport, LA, October 25, 2025 News Summary Cooper Johnson, a 21-year-old from Shreveport, has been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. His arrest came after an investigation by the Louisiana...
Investigation Underway After Truck Theft in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA, October 24, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department is investigating a truck theft incident involving a Dodge Ram and an attached trailer. The theft, captured on dash cam,...
Huntington High School Principal Arrested for Domestic Abuse
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Nicholaus Smith, principal of Huntington High School, was arrested on two counts of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. The arrest follows allegations from Caddo...
Rising Crime Concerns Prompt Senate Hearing in Shreveport
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Rising crime rates in Shreveport were the focus of a Senate hearing led by Acting United States Attorney Alex Van Hook. The discussion highlighted alarming...
All Suspects Arrested in Shreveport Attempted Homicide Case
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Shreveport police have confirmed that all suspects involved in the attempted homicide near the Job Corps Center are now in custody. The victim, shot multiple...
Shreveport Mass Shooting Investigated by Police
Shreveport, LA, October 17, 2025 News Summary A tragic mass shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, leaving two dead and six injured during a large gathering. The police suspect a targeted attack...
Investigation Underway After Body Found in Red River
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 14, 2025 News Summary Authorities are investigating a body found along the Red River in Shreveport. Discovered by a construction worker early in the morning, the body has...
POLITICS
Shreveport Police Arrest Suspects in Mass Shooting Case
Shreveport, LA, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with federal agencies, has arrested multiple suspects in connection to a recent mass shooting that led to two...
Huntington High School Principal Arrested for Domestic Abuse
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Nicholaus Smith, principal of Huntington High School, was arrested on two counts of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. The arrest follows allegations from Caddo...
Rising Crime Concerns Prompt Senate Hearing in Shreveport
Shreveport, October 23, 2025 News Summary Rising crime rates in Shreveport were the focus of a Senate hearing led by Acting United States Attorney Alex Van Hook. The discussion highlighted alarming...
Tinseltown USA in Shreveport Faces Potential Closure Due to Health Violations
Shreveport, October 21, 2025 News Summary Tinseltown USA theater in Shreveport is on the brink of closure after failing multiple health inspections due to rodent infestations. The Louisiana Department of Health...
Baton Rouge Ranks as One of America’s Most Dangerous Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 21, 2025 News Summary Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States, ranking 179th out of 182 cities...
Congressman Fields Introduces Bill to Combat Teacher Shortage
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 21, 2025 News Summary Congressman Cleo Fields has introduced House Resolution 5084 aimed at resolving the teacher shortage in public schools by forgiving student loans for new teachers...
Shreveport Officials Consider National Guard Deployment Amid Crime Concerns
Shreveport, LA, October 17, 2025 News Summary Shreveport officials, responding to a formal request from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, are deliberating the potential deployment of National Guard troops to address rising...
Shreveport Mass Shooting Investigated by Police
Shreveport, LA, October 17, 2025 News Summary A tragic mass shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, leaving two dead and six injured during a large gathering. The police suspect a targeted attack...
Shreveport Mayor Withdraws Water Bill Surcharge Amid Opposition
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 14, 2025 News Summary Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has withdrawn a proposed 2% surcharge on water bills meant to fund demolitions of blighted properties. The decision follows pushback...
SPORTS
Tragic House Fire Claims Lives of Two Young Sisters in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA, October 21, 2025 News Summary A devastating house fire in Shreveport has led to the tragic deaths of two young sisters, 5-year-old Danielle Spearman and 8-year-old Aaliyah Robinson. Despite...
Jayden Carter Wins Times Football Athlete of the Week Poll
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 21, 2025 News Summary Jayden Carter from Southwood High School has won the Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, amassing 14,057 votes. Competing against...
Mudbugs Suffer Narrow Loss in Shootout Against IceRays
Shreveport, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Shreveport Mudbugs faced a tough challenge against the Corpus Christi IceRays, resulting in a 3-2 shootout loss. Despite Evan Hoglund’s two goals, the IceRays...
Evangel Christian Academy Dominates Captain Shreve in Football
Shreveport LA, October 13, 2025 News Summary In a thrilling District 1-5A football game, Evangel Christian Academy showcased their offensive prowess by defeating Captain Shreve with a score of 71-25. Despite...
Tragic Train Crash in Shreveport Claims Two Lives
Shreveport, October 10, 2025 News Summary A train crash in Shreveport resulted in the deaths of two individuals, Eugene Gillyard Jr. and Crystal Howard, following a collision at a railroad crossing....
Green Oaks Giants Forfeit Soul Bowl Win Over Eligibility Issues
Shreveport, Louisiana, October 8, 2025 News Summary The Green Oaks Giants have forfeited three games, including their Soul Bowl victory against Booker T. Washington, due to the presence of an ineligible...
Parkway Panthers Triumph Over C.E. Byrd in High-Scoring Game
Shreveport, October 6, 2025 News Summary The Parkway Panthers achieved a commanding 52-24 victory against C.E. Byrd in a thrilling matchup at Lee Hedges Stadium. This win marks Parkway’s fifth straight...
Luke Delafield Commits to Northwestern State University
Shreveport, Louisiana, September 30, 2025 News Summary Luke Delafield, a standout quarterback from North DeSoto, has committed to Northwestern State University for fall 2024. His decision was influenced by a supportive...
Stephen Dennis Named Head Football Coach at Benton High School
Benton, LA, September 20, 2025 News Summary Benton High School has appointed Stephen Dennis as its new head football coach starting in 2025. Dennis, who returns to Bossier Parish Schools, has...