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Shreveport Embraces 50 Cent’s Vision for the Future
News Summary Shreveport, Louisiana is buzzing with excitement following 50 Cent’s announcement of his legacy project at a city council meeting. His ambitious plans include establishing G-Unit Film & Television’s...
Shreveport Gun Violence Erupts Over Oil Change Dispute
News Summary A routine oil change turned violent in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a disagreement escalated into a shooting at a local service station. The incident, involving a customer and an...
Shooting Incident at Discount Lube Shakes Shreveport Community
News Summary A shocking shooting incident at Discount Lube in Shreveport has left one person hospitalized. The altercation between a customer and an employee escalated to gunfire, prompting an urgent...
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux Unveils Plan to Combat Blight
News Summary Shreveport’s Mayor, Tom Arceneaux, has introduced a comprehensive strategy to tackle urban blight. Highlighting the urgency of the issue, particularly at Linwood Homes, the plan focuses on neighborhood...
Shreveport Women Arrested for Check Fraud Scheme
News Summary In Shreveport, two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a check fraud scheme that exploited local organizations. Shunya Hines and Takya White were involved in...
Search Intensifies for Missing Teen Girls in Lafayette
News Summary Lafayette is in turmoil as two teenage girls, Khloe Somerville and Natalie Nelson-Craft, have been reported missing since March 22. Families are desperate for answers, as the girls...
Shreveport Employee Arrested After Shooting Over Oil Change Dispute
News Summary A young employee at a Shreveport oil change shop has been arrested for shooting a customer during a heated argument over service costs. The incident unfolded on March...
Shreveport’s Shrimp Scandal: Restaurants Engaged in Seafood Fraud
News Summary Shreveport is facing significant concerns as a recent undercover study reveals that over half of local restaurants are serving imported shrimp, mislabeling it as fresh Gulf seafood. The...
Shreveport Police Capture Gerrica Stewart After Shooting Incident
News Summary Gerrica Stewart, 31, was arrested in Bossier City following a tip-off about her hiding location after being involved in a shooting incident on August 30. Police discovered her...
BUSINESS
Internet Marketing Strategies For Your Shreveport Business
Internet marketing, or digital marketing, uses the internet to promote a product or service. It can include various activities, from creating and managing a website to driving traffic through SEO...
Events/What's Happening
Shreveport Celebrates a Successful Match Day 2025
News Summary On March 21, 2025, Shreveport’s LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine celebrated Match Day, achieving a remarkable 96.1% match rate for its medical students. With a strong focus...
Bossier City Gears Up for the Red River Street Rod Reunion Car Show
News Summary The Red River Street Rod Reunion Car Show is set to return to the Shreveport-Bossier area on April 11-12, providing an opportunity to support local charities while enjoying...
Bossier City Celebrates Inspiring Women Week 2025
News Summary Bossier City recently hosted its annual Inspiring Women Week 2025, raising over $9.2 million for the Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier. The week featured various events aimed at empowering...
Shreveport Celebrates Local Athletes at I-SHOOT Awards
News Summary The I-SHOOT Awards were held in Shreveport, Louisiana, celebrating remarkable athletes from the ArkLaTex region. The event honored over 300 participants, including student athletes and their supporters, highlighting...
New Orleans Hosts Match Day 2025 Celebrations
News Summary On March 21, 2025, New Orleans buzzed with excitement as medical students from across Louisiana celebrated Match Day 2025. This pivotal event unveiled residency placements for nearly 36,000...
Demented Dessert & Coffee: A Unique Culinary Addition in Shreveport
News Summary South Shreveport welcomes Demented Dessert & Coffee, a food truck offering inventive breakfast treats and desserts. Launched on March 19, 2023, this creative venture by Jennifer and Mike...
Bossier City Hosts Legislative Issues Luncheon
News Summary Join local business owners and entrepreneurs at the Legislative Issues Luncheon on April 3rd in Bossier City. The event will feature Will Green, President and CEO of LABI,...
Shreveport Celebrates the Vibrancy of 318 Day
News Summary Shreveport shone brightly this past weekend during the annual 318 Day festivities, celebrating local food, music, and art. The event, aimed at empowering the community, featured the 318...
Shreveport Prepares for Paddy in the Plaza Festival
News Summary On March 15, 2025, the annual Paddy in the Plaza St. Patrick’s Day Festival will take over downtown Shreveport. The event will feature food trucks, local bands, a...
CRIME
Shreveport Gun Violence Erupts Over Oil Change Dispute
News Summary A routine oil change turned violent in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a disagreement escalated into a shooting at a local service station. The incident, involving a customer and an...
Shooting Incident at Discount Lube Shakes Shreveport Community
News Summary A shocking shooting incident at Discount Lube in Shreveport has left one person hospitalized. The altercation between a customer and an employee escalated to gunfire, prompting an urgent...
Shreveport Women Arrested for Check Fraud Scheme
News Summary In Shreveport, two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a check fraud scheme that exploited local organizations. Shunya Hines and Takya White were involved in...
Search Intensifies for Missing Teen Girls in Lafayette
News Summary Lafayette is in turmoil as two teenage girls, Khloe Somerville and Natalie Nelson-Craft, have been reported missing since March 22. Families are desperate for answers, as the girls...
Shreveport Employee Arrested After Shooting Over Oil Change Dispute
News Summary A young employee at a Shreveport oil change shop has been arrested for shooting a customer during a heated argument over service costs. The incident unfolded on March...
Shreveport Police Capture Gerrica Stewart After Shooting Incident
News Summary Gerrica Stewart, 31, was arrested in Bossier City following a tip-off about her hiding location after being involved in a shooting incident on August 30. Police discovered her...
Shreveport Oil Change Dispute Turns Violent
News Summary In Shreveport, Louisiana, a routine oil change escalated into violence when a dispute over pricing led to a shooting. A man was shot in the leg by another...
Customer Shot During Altercation at Shreveport Oil Change Business
News Summary A visit for an oil change at Discount Lube in Shreveport turned violent on March 24 when a customer was shot following a heated dispute over pricing. The...
Shreveport Man Shot During Dispute Over Oil Change
News Summary A man was shot in the calf during a dispute over the cost of an oil change at Discount Lube in Shreveport, Louisiana. What began as a routine...
POLITICS
Shreveport Embraces 50 Cent’s Vision for the Future
News Summary Shreveport, Louisiana is buzzing with excitement following 50 Cent’s announcement of his legacy project at a city council meeting. His ambitious plans include establishing G-Unit Film & Television’s...
Shreveport Gun Violence Erupts Over Oil Change Dispute
News Summary A routine oil change turned violent in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a disagreement escalated into a shooting at a local service station. The incident, involving a customer and an...
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux Unveils Plan to Combat Blight
News Summary Shreveport’s Mayor, Tom Arceneaux, has introduced a comprehensive strategy to tackle urban blight. Highlighting the urgency of the issue, particularly at Linwood Homes, the plan focuses on neighborhood...
Shreveport’s Shrimp Scandal: Restaurants Engaged in Seafood Fraud
News Summary Shreveport is facing significant concerns as a recent undercover study reveals that over half of local restaurants are serving imported shrimp, mislabeling it as fresh Gulf seafood. The...
Shreveport Residents Shocked by Shrimp Fraud Rates
News Summary Recent undercover testing conducted by SeaD Consulting revealed a shocking 58% shrimp fraud rate among 24 Shreveport restaurants. With a staggering 71% serving foreign farm-raised shrimp misrepresented as...
Shreveport Tax Preparer Sentenced for Fraudulent Activities
News Summary Sharhonda Law, a tax preparer in Shreveport, faces 20 months in federal prison for tax fraud. She prepared false returns claiming non-existent farming income, resulting in incorrect refunds....
Caddo Parish Implements Burn Ban Amid Fire Risks
News Summary Caddo Parish, Louisiana has declared a burn ban effective March 18 due to severe fire conditions caused by high winds and low humidity. The Caddo Parish Fire Chiefs...
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Pratt Industries
News Summary A massive fire at Pratt Industries in Port of Caddo-Bossier sent over 100 firefighters into action on March 15, 2025. The blaze, fueled by heavy winds, engulfed bales...
Shreveport Lawsuit Highlights Growing Squatter Crisis
News Summary Amid rising concerns over safety, a lawsuit filed by Caddo Commissioner John-Paul Young against Mayor Tom Arceneaux addresses the enforcement of laws regarding squatters in Shreveport. The case,...
SPORTS
Shreveport Rouxgaroux Achieve Historic First Win in Arena League
News Summary On March 22, 2025, the Shreveport Rouxgaroux celebrated their first-ever victory in the National Arena League, defeating the Wheeling Miners with a score of 20-13. Fans at the...
Army Dominates Louisiana Tech at Independence Bowl
News Summary In a thrilling matchup at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana, Army showcased their prowess by defeating Louisiana Tech 27-6 in the Independence Bowl. With a remarkable 321 rushing...
Shreveport-Bossier’s Vibrant Sports Film History
News Summary Shreveport-Bossier has established itself as a notable locale for sports films, featuring hits like ‘The Guardian’ and ‘Ruffian’. This article dives into the blockbusters filmed in the area...
Army Football Achieves Historic Victory in Independence Bowl
News Summary The Army West Point football team celebrated a historic victory over Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl, clinching their 12th win of the season. This milestone marks the...
Shreveport Celebrates Army Football’s Record-Breaking Victory
News Summary On December 28, 2024, Shreveport, Louisiana, erupted in celebration as Army football clinched a historic 27-6 victory over Louisiana Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. This monumental...
Shreveport Officer Takes on College Football Officiating
News Summary Cpl. Chris Bordelon, a Shreveport Police Department officer, is making waves in the college football officiating scene. Recently officiating a major game between Stanford and California, Bordelon’s journey...
Army Black Knights Triumph Over Louisiana Tech in Independence Bowl
News Summary The Army West Point Black Knights secured their first-ever Independence Bowl victory with a dominant 27-6 win against Louisiana Tech in Shreveport, Louisiana. Quarterback Bryson Daily shone, rushing...
Unforgettable Buzzer Beater Secures Gold Nuggets’ Thrilling Victory Over Pilots
Unforgettable Buzzer Beater in Shreveport: A Night to Remember for Gold Nuggets! Shreveport, La. — The air was electric this past Monday as fans gathered for a thrilling showdown between...
Excitement soars as Shreveport-Bossier City football teams deliver thrilling performances in Week 10 action
Excitement in Shreveport-Bossier City Football Scene! This past Thursday and Friday, the Shreveport-Bossier City area was buzzing with intense football action as local teams showcased their talents in the 10th...
