Shreveport mom takes on type 1 diabetes with help from her own mother
Whooping cough cases could reach a record high in the state of Louisiana, with over 160 cases in the first four months. Dr. Guzick appointed to new position after resigning as chancellor at LSU Health. A new position has been made for the resigned chancellor, Dr. Guzick. Medical professionals discuss...
Funeral services set for Webster Parish couple found dead Wednesday
MINDEN, La. -- Funeral services have been set for Tuesday for a Webster Parish couple found dead in their home Wednesday. The joint services for Melanie and Kenny Smith will be at noon at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Both will be buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Minden.
Two Shreveport restaurants reopen after structural issues with buildings
SHREVEPORT, La. - Two beloved local restaurants are back in business after relocating and rebuilding due to serious structural concerns at their previous locations. Dripp Donuts has reopened on Line Avenue after its former building on Market Street was demolished last year. The original structure was deemed...
SPD places officer on leave after social media posts
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Shreveport Police Department is taking action after it became aware of a video showing one of its officers fighting, as well as this same officer posting several TikToks in uniform with vulgar language. SPD Chief Wayne Smith has placed the officer on leave and an investigation...
Caddo Parish to host reduced-fee pet adoption event on May 10
Shreveport, LA – Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control will participate in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Summer National Empty the Shelters” event on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The adoption event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Caddo Animal Services facility, located at 1500 Monty Street in...
Lawn looking lackluster? Aeration might be the key
SHREVEPORT, La. - If your once-lush lawn has lost its vigor, lawn aeration might be the remedy it needs, according to Brett McCann of Growing Solutions. “There are lots of telltale signs,” McCann said. “If your lawn used to look good but is starting to decline, or you’re seeing moss or algae and poor drainage, that’s...
Shreveport police seek man accused of stealing phone, using it to access victim’s bank...
Shreveport, LA – Shreveport police have issued a felony warrant for a man accused of stealing a cell phone left behind at a local restaurant and using it to access and manipulate the victim’s financial accounts. The incident occurred on May 1, 2025, at Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar...
One person killed in early morning crash on LA 3132 in south Caddo Parish
Shreveport, LA – Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on LA Highway 3132, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. The accident was reported at approximately 2:36 a.m. on May 7. Deputies responded to the scene at the Dean Road...
Not their first crawfish: video surfaces of British influencers previous visit to Shreveport
A pair of TikTokers documented their stay in Shreveport, video from 2023 shows it was not the pair's first time in the city. Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason (Jase) Riley, British TikTokkers, posted a video four days ago on their TikTok account @JoshandJase with the caption, "We are SPEECHLESS… "
Forget the Haters: See Why This Influencer Loves Shreveport
After the recent story about two Brits who completely trashed Shreveport on their Instagram account, (which I believe was just a publicity stunt to promote a resort), it’s refreshing to see that not everyone shares their same view. Shreveport may not always get the love it deserves, but local...