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Cajun Industries hiring for data center project in Shreveport area
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Cajun Industries is hiring locally for a data center construction project in the Shreveport area. The company hosted a job and career fair Thursday morning at the Caddo American Job Center to bring in workers to help build new data centers coming to the region. “We’re partnering with the Caddo Shreveport Career Center.
Bossier City chef to serve meals at 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - A Bossier City restaurant owner will serve meals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. Israel Andrade, owner of La Dolce Vita, will cook for guests in the suites during World Cup matches. The tournament begins Thursday, June 11. Bossier City chef, Israel Andrade, who owns La Dolce Vita, is cooking food at World Cup matches in Dallas. “You know, I’m living the American dream. I don’t have words to express how I feel,” Andrade said.
YMCA celebrates Gary Lash’s 20-year legacy as CEO
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The YMCA of Northwest Louisiana celebrated the career and legacy of CEO, Gary Lash, whose tenure ended Friday, June 5 after more than 20 years serving the Shreveport community. Gary Lash, former CEO of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana During his time as CEO, Lash led a major financial turnaround while expanding the Y’s reach across Shreveport. “As I’ve told a lot of people, it’s certainly a blessing. It was a challenge.
Caddo Schools hosting job fair for transportation roles, such as bus driver
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Public Schools is hosting a job fair Thursday (May 28) as the district looks to hire people to work in the transportation department. The job fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wanda Gunn Professional Development Center, located at 3908 Joplin St. in Shreveport. The school district is looking to hire bus drivers and bus attendants.
Bossier Parish Schools offer free summer meals for students
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Bossier Parish Schools are providing free meals to students during summer break through the district’s Summer Meal Box Program. Any student in Bossier Parish age 18 or under can participate in the program. “If you have any children 18 or under, you can register your children to get a meal box,” said Nicia Bamburg, chief financial officer for the Bossier Parish School Board. Parents can register by scanning in and entering their child’s information.
Caddo Parish proposes $70 million sports facility
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The Caddo Parish Commission has introduced a proposal to bring a modern sports facility and event center to northwest Louisiana. The state-of-the-art project carries a hefty price tag, with building costs expected to be around $70 million. The facility would be more than 174,000 square feet and feature basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts, along with multiple community event areas.
Experts discuss importance of mental health during awareness month Original
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Mental health therapist, Kesha Simmons, said too often, people treat mental health like an extra instead of a necessity. “A lot of times, we will prioritize our physical health and then see our mental health as a luxury,” Simmons said.
Hundreds volunteer for United Way’s Day of Caring
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) held its largest single-day, community-wide volunteer event Thursday, May 14. More than 400 people from more than 38 local businesses, service organizations, and clubs volunteered for the Day of Caring. Twenty-one nonprofit groups also participated. “Yeah, so we love Day of Caring.
Marshall honors fallen officers during National Police Week ceremony
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - People from across east Texas gathered in Marshall Wednesday (May 13) to honor officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during a National Police Week ceremony. A ceremony was held at noon at Marshall Memorial City Hall, bringing together officers, first responders, elected leaders, and community members to remember the 12 Texas officers killed in the line of duty since January of 2025.
Louisiana early voting begins Saturday amid suspended congressional races
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Early voting begins Saturday, May 2 across Louisiana, but votes cast for U.S. House of Representatives candidates will not count following the governor’s suspension of those races. Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order Thursday suspending the May 16 races for all six seats Louisiana has in the U.S. House of Representatives. The order came after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the state’s congressional map forced changes impacting the upcoming election.
Officials urge caution as motorcycle safety awareness month begins
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and public safety officials are reminding drivers and motorcycle drivers to stay alert on the road. Shreveport police said motorcycle wrecks have been a recurring problem this year, including several fatalities. “Motorcycle wrecks have been something that we have seen this year. We unfortunately have had a couple of fatalities involving motorcycles. And that’s something we see every year in our city,” said Cpl.
BrewTeaFull Café brings coffee shop experience to Barksdale Air Force Base
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A local café is providing employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities while creating a coffee shop experience for military personnel at Barksdale Air Force Base. BrewTeaFull Café, run by the spouse of an airman, operates inside the base and aims to give service members a cozy coffee shop environment within the base walls. “BrewTeaFull Café started as a mission to provide employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
ETBU fishing team reels in 2026 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation College Championship at Toledo Bend
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) — The East Texas Baptist University fishing team is adding more hardware to its trophy case after a championship performance on Toledo Bend. Senior Trey McMean and junior Dylan Armstrong helped lead the Tigers to a win at the 2026 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation College Championship, reeling in a two-day total of 43.57 pounds of bass to claim the title.
YMCA holds Walk of 8 to honor child victims of deadly Shreveport mass shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Community members gathered early Thursday morning at the Lash Family YMCA for the Walk of 8 to honor the lives lost in the Cedar Grove mass shooting Sunday, April 19. Shannon Mikucki, executive director of the Lash Family YMCA, said the walk was meant to show care and remembrance for the children who died.
Cedar Grove shooting vigil brings community together Original
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Hundreds of people gathered on Linwood Avenue for a candlelight vigil four days after a shooting in Cedar Grove left eight people dead. One of the survivors attended the vigil as the community showed support for the families. “Sometimes in life we try to hide our hurt, but you can still see it.
First responders seek mental health support after Cedar Grove tragedy
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - First responders are being urged to seek mental health support following a Sunday morning incident in Cedar Grove in which Shamar Elkins allegedly killed eight children, injured one more and wounded two women who remain hospitalized. “Just truthfully speaking, they’ve never seen anything like this. And if you look across our country, there’s not many places that have,” said Cpl. Chris Boredleon, Shreveport Police public information officer.
‘I had just full terror’: Couple describes chaos after father accused of killing 7 of his children was killed behind their home
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - A father is accused of fatally shooting seven of his children and their cousin in a mass shooting in Louisiana on Sunday. According to the coroner, the children were identified as Jayla Elkins, 3, Shayla Elkins, 5, Kayla Pugh, 6, Layla Pugh, 7, Markaydon Pugh, 10, Sariahh Snow, 11, Khedarrion Snow, 6 and Braylon Snow, 5. The suspect, identified as Shamar Elkins, also shot two women, including his wife.
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