(UPDATE 1/29/2026, 4:00PM): DOTD advises motorists that the I-220 eastbound on-ramp to I-49 northbound in Shreveport has been REOPENED. Please continue to drive with caution, and be on the lookout for any …
The Benton Rd. Overpass and the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway is now open to traffic in Bossier City. During the height of the Winter Storm it was necessary to close …
While we had hoped to have better news, Bossier Schools will remain CLOSED for students and teachers Friday, January 30 out of an abundance of caution. Safety is our top …
Recent winter weather across the region has significantly impacted bloodand platelet collections, putting a strain on inventory at LifeShare Blood Center. Inclementconditions led to temporary donor center closures and canceled …
SWEPCO crews swarmed into southern Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas as Winter Storm Fern hit, setting up base camps to feed and house thousands of line and forestry workers in Texarkana, …
Coronary artery disease is a widespread and serious condition, affecting 1 in 20 adults age 20 and older. But manypeople don’t know they have the disease until they have chest …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming the ninth winter storm-related death. The DeSoto Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 74-year-old male who died from hypothermia at …
CHRISTUS Health is recognizing National Blood Donor Month by urging community members to learn about the importance of lifesaving blood donation. Across the United States, the need for blood remains …
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base will be conducting multiple controlled detonations as part of planned demolition operations on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this timeframe, members of the public and surrounding …
Due to ongoing icy conditions at BPCC’s Bossier City campus and continued concerns for the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the Bossier City Campus will remain closed for the …
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