State Fire Marshal investigators arrested a Doyline man this week afteran investigation into multiple intentionally set fires in Webster Parish, including a fire that led to attemptedsecond-degree murder charges. Shane …
On August 20, 2026, United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks sentenced Melvin Lee Johnson, 23, of Bossier City, to over nine years in federal prison, plus three years supervised release, for Possession of …
Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 has issued a boil-water advisory for allresidents of East Highland Mobile Home Park in Haughton after crews discovered awater main break. To complete repairs, crews …
Northwestern State University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry is marking 100 years of ministry to students while beginning a new chapter under new leadership. The organization was founded in June 1926 at …
Recent Louisiana legislation creates an additional pathway to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure, giving aspiring CPAs greater flexibility in how they prepare to enter the profession. Through the new pathway, …
Every year, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding individuals from multiple sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, first responders, military and educators, who have gone above and beyond the call …
When LSU Shreveport faculty and staff piled into the University Ballroom for Campus Kickoff, an event where folks get up to speed on the trajectory of the university, the school’s …
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the night of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the eastbound inside (left) lane and shoulder of the LA 3032 bridge (Shreveport-Barksdale) over the …
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College celebrated 90 years of providing workforce education and training Friday with a ceremony at its Shreveport campus that highlighted the college’s history, alumni and plans …
Bossier Parish teachers and employees will have an additional reason to ring in the new yearand look forward to the start of 2027. They will be receiving a one-time supplement …
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