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Final phase of construction at PBS Pinchback Park to begin soon
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has just wrapped up Phase 2 of improvements at PBS Pinchback Park, located on Jefferson Paige Road. Improvements in this phase include a new ADA-compliant restroom, a metal pavilion with a concreted foundation and tamper-proof lighting, and eight ADA-compliant picnic tables. These improvements cost a total of $400,000.
Training for head start staff is underway in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - As teachers and students get ready to go back to school, school leaders are also getting prepared. “Well it’s a week-long training activity for our Head Start program.
Caplis-Sligo Bridge in Bossier Parish closed due to structure damage
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A commonly used bridge in Bossier Parish is going to be closed for quite awhile after it was damaged. The Bossier Parish Police Jury says officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) have closed the Caplis-Sligo Bridge over Red Chute Bayou. The bridge, which is owned by the police jury, has been closed since July 4. That’s when a deputy noticed a buckle in the bridge.
Hundreds of Corvettes line downtown Shreveport during car show for ICC 38th Annual Convention
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Each year, the International Council of Corvette Clubs has its national convention across the globe. S’port City Corvette Club hosted this year’s 38th annual convention beginning Sunday, July 14. The convention had different events ranging from drag racing, road rallies, picnics and other interactive activities throughout the week.
New water treatment facility will increase Natchitoches’ water capacity, quality of life
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - It won’t be long before work begins on a brand new $17 million water treatment plant in Natchitoches. On Wednesday, July 17, city leaders turned over the first shovels of dirt during the plant’s groundbreaking ceremony. Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams says this new plant will replace the other, smaller individual water plants the city currently has. The new facility will increase the city’s water capacity by 12 million gallons. “We can attract now.
Sickle Cell Softball Tournament aims to help knock the disease out of the park
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Teams taking part in the 46th annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament played fun softball games to help knock sickle cell disease right out of the park. [RELATED: What is sickle cell disease?] “And also, we want to be educators, we want to educate the community about sickle cell because a lot of them don’t know what sickle cell disease is,” said Rosalind Spain, executive director of Sickle Cell Disease of America.
Family mourns man killed by stray bullet during domestic dispute
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Shreveport native was one of three people to lose their life in a shooting at a car wash in Fort Worth, Texas on the Fourth of July. Terrell Winn lost his life after a shooting erupted late on July 4. The shooting occurred after a domestic dispute erupted in gunfire. Winn lost his life to stray bullets during the shooting. Originally from Shreveport, Winn had moved to Fort Worth in the past few years, hoping to better his life.
‘Didn’t expect the entire church to just be gone:’ EF-2 tornado destroys DeSoto Parish church
MANSFIELD, La. (KSLA) - Storm and strong winds destroyed what used to be one hundred years of history on July 8. The members of Beulah Baptist Church are in shock but say they are sticking together after their church was destroyed. “Shocked, like, just pure shock. Not expecting it to be, I figured a few pieces of tin gone but didn’t expect the entire church to just be gone,” Chelsea Mitchell said.
Get ready for Tropical Storm Beryl
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Tropical Storm Beryl will be making landfall on the southeast Texas coast later tonight. So it’s important that KSLA News 12 viewers are First Aware of and First Alert to the potential threats. Hurricane Beryl, a tropical storm, will be coming through the ArkLaTex tonight, bringing high winds and rain. So what are some things we can do to prepare for this storm? The American Red Cross advises you to stay connected with a charged phone and access to local information.
DJ Hot Boy Yoshi explains where he gets his inspiration from ahead of performance at Essence Festival
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Shreveport DJ will join some of the biggest names in entertainment at the 30th annual Essence Festival happening this weekend (July 5-7) in New Orleans. Marvell Brown, also known as Hot Boy Yoshi, dedicates everything he does to his father. “My biggest inspiration is my dad, but I do [this] for my daughter,” he said. Yoshi will be performing in front of hundreds of thousands of people at Essence Festival and representing Shreveport on a grand stage.
DJ Hot Boy Yoshi explains where he gets his inspiration from ahead of performance at Essence Festival
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Shreveport DJ will join some of the biggest names in entertainment at the 30th annual Essence Festival happening this weekend (July 5-7) in New Orleans. Marvell Brown, also known as Hot Boy Yoshi, dedicates everything he does to his father. “My biggest inspiration is my dad, but I do [this] for my daughter,” he said. Yoshi will be performing in front of hundreds of thousands of people at Essence Festival and representing Shreveport on a grand stage.
Renowned Chinese restaurant opening this fall at Louisiana Downs Racetrack & Casino
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - A new addition will be added to the Louisiana Downs Racetrack & Casino. On Wednesday, July 3, the racetrack and casino announced that the Lucky Palace restaurant will move into its facility. It’s expected to open early this fall with the same acclaimed food and wine list. According to officials, Kuan Lim opened Lucky Palace in Bossier City back in 1997. On a trip to San Antonio to purchase a restaurant, Lim and his wife stopped at a Bossier City casino.
Direct Air Capture facility coming to northwest La. will bring hundreds of jobs to Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Heirloom Carbon Technologies announced they will be investing $475 million to establish north America’s second direct air capture facility in Louisiana. America is leading the world in deploying DAC and Heirloom is leading America in that effort by rapidly scaling our technology around the country.
Let the Good Times Roll, with the festival’s new HBCU Homecoming, gets underway
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Friday marked Day One for the 2024 Let the Good Times Roll Juneteenth Festival and its good music, food and fun. Dancing, celebrating HBCUs and more also were available in downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza. Festival Chairman Lyndon Johnson said the inaugural night of the new homecoming feature was about showing pride for your college. “So tonight what we are having is whoever brings out the most alumni, they will then be able to be awarded a stipend from us.
‘The water’s brown at all times’: water quality in Haughton dissatisfactory to residents
HAUGHTON, La. (KSLA) - The city of Haughton has recently had issues with the conditions and pigment of their water. “The water’s brown at all times. It is not just the morning rush. It’s when I’m giving my children baths in the evening. I think asking y’all to make sure the water is clear and safe to drink is not a hard ask,” Britnee Woodell said. The Haughton resident expressed deep concerns about the quality of water she pays for.
State Treasurer John Fleming discusses Louisiana’s $9 billion debt Original
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Do you know how much in debt the state is? KSLA News 12′s Alden Moore sat down with the state treasurer Wednesday, June 19 to discuss the condition of Louisiana’s debt. His debt report revealed more than $9 billion owed in dues. Dr. John Fleming oversees three departments which include the bond commission, investments, and unclaimed property. This means he oversees debt in cities and subdivisions across Louisiana.
Bossier City Council votes to sell alcohol on Sundays
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Bossier residents may soon be able to purchase hard liquor on Sundays. A Bossier City Council met Tuesday (June 18) introducing several new items on the agenda. One ordinance would allow liquor stores and businesses to sell high percentage alcohol on Sundays. Stores would be able to sell all alcohol, not just wine and beer during designated hours. Bryan Hammons, member of the city council, introduced the bill. He says it will bring more money to Bossier City.
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell to request $23 million in refunds for SWEPCO customers
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana’s public service commissioner is planning to ask for millions of dollars in refunds for SWEPCO customers. On Monday, June 17, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will announce his plan to ask the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to refund $23 million to SWEPCO’s 240,000 customers in 12 parishes in northwest Louisiana. The commissioner also recently requested a thorough review of SWEPCO and its practices.
Lemonade Academy teaches children entrepreneurial skills through lemonade stands
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - On the campus of LSU Shreveport, children were able to take part in the week-long Lemonade Day Academy where they were taught basic entrepreneurial skills such as cost of supplies and labor, selling price, profit margin, customer service, and more. The summer camp is hosted by Cohab, Lemonade Day Shreveport-Bossier, Cadence Bank, and LSUS.
‘I’m putting some eyes on the city’: Hoodbachi Taco revered for great food and good service
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Marcus Wilson, who is the co-owner of an up-and-coming restaurant in Shreveport, is being credited for outstanding service. Amazing service with a smile is what you can expect when you enter Hoodbachi Taco. Friendly faces, good energy, and great food are what it’s all about. People have been traveling across the ArkLaTex to try the food. What city are you from ?????
Judge declares state of disaster in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) — Cass County Judge Travis Ransom declared a state of disaster Wednesday morning (June 5) because the county continues to suffer widespread damage and loss of property as a result of several rounds of severe weather over a monthlong period. The storms began May 8 and have continued off and on through Wednesday (June 5). The disaster declaration, which takes effect immediately, “...
Faith and Fostering assisting displaced young people; tiny home community in the works
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Helping young, displaced men and women who have outgrown foster care is the primary mission for the nonprofit organization Faith and Fostering (F&F). The nonprofit works to bring in and educate young adults ages of 18-24. One of its newest ventures is building twelve tiny homes to keep these young adults off the street. The group also teaches them how to take care of themselves and learn everyday tasks of life.
Plans for the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building budget have changed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - For the past week, officials with the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building project have been meeting about the budget for the new site construction in downtown Shreveport. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Roger Husser, director of facility planning and control, told KSLA about the overall budget for the project. “The overall budget for the project has not fluctuated since design efforts began.
Residents at Pines apartments concerned about living arrangements as utility cut-offs near in 1 day
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After the City of Shreveport announced utilities would be disconnected at multiple apartment complexes, many people have been fortunate to find a place to live, yet there are still others who are facing living without water and lights until they can find a place to go. KSLA was at Pines Apartments Thursday (May 30) where those who don’t have a place to go are anxious about the utilities being turned off tomorrow.
Annual Memorial Day ceremony held at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville
KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA) - The Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27. Three days prior to the ceremony, small American flags were placed on the graves by volunteers. Thank you to everyone that came out today for the flag placement. It was an awesome turn out. The Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Foundation and the Northwest cemetery appreciate all the support. Posted by Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery on Friday, May 24, 2024
Local heroes celebrated on national EMS Week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Whether it’s saving cats from trees or being the first on the scene of emergencies, first responders are normally the first source of help someone receives for lifesaving support. The week of May 20 marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. Back during the COVID-19 pandemic, EMS workers stayed on duty, risking their own lives to save others. One ArkLaTex EMS officer said it’s a calling to work on the front lines.
Woodlawn High senior signs up for Grambling State’s Call Me Mister program
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Caddo Parish senior just days away from graduation has already made a commitment for his future career. He wants to return to his school district as an educator. On Monday (May 13), KSLA met up with Woodlawn High School senior Austin Small-Jones. The teen has already committed to his future by signing up for the Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role models) program at Grambling State University.
Call 988 if you are depressed or are having suicidal thoughts
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Ralph Abraham was in Bossier City on Monday (May 13) to mark some key mental health service milestones. Dr. Abraham spent some time that afternoon touring the 988 Call Center in Bossier City. This comes as May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. The center in Bossier City is one of two in the state. Anyone who is experiencing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to get help from the center. Copyright 2024 KSLA.
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