Plain Dealing News

Several United Methodist churches in the Shreveport district have been assigned new pastors and associate pastors.

BRADLEY, Ark.- The long narrow chute spits out a flurry of corn trash high overhead as fresh picked corn falls into the steel New Holland wagon on a hot summer morning.

Bossier Parish Library is offering free computer classes to library patrons. The first classes, Internet Basics 101 and 102, and E-mail Basics 101 and 102, will be taught at the Plain Dealing and East 80 ...

Beginning tomorrow, Bossier Parish Library is offering free computer classes to library patrons.

The Pelican Branch of the DeSoto Parish Library will offer showings of 'The Great Debaters' at 4 p.m. June 2 and June 9. The event is free, but a library card is required. via The Shreveport Times

Due to an electrical malfunction, The Times press started late. The technical problems coupled with some weather delays may affect the delivery of some newspapers. via The Shreveport Times

“I have served for over 23 years as first assistant district attorney for the 11th Judicial District comprising both Sabine and DeSoto parishes and now seek the office of District Attorney for the 42nd Judicial District comprising DeSoto Parish”

Patrick Jordan Harrington of Benton High School will receive a $500 scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program. via The Shreveport Times

PLAIN DEALING - Bossier deputies have arrested two people on various drug charges after executing a warrant at their residence. via The Shreveport Times

One person was injured in a drive-by shooting in Vivian on Tuesday night. The victim was hit in the arm during the shooting, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Pardue Street. via The Shreveport Times

Registration for prekindergarten classes in Bossier public schools is set for May 19-20 at eight elementary campuses. via The Shreveport Times

“We save we estimate $35,000 at year by growing our own”

Created: May 4, 2008 09:08 PM Modified: May 4, 2008 09:08 PM While the United States continues to wrestle with the worst food inflation in 17 years, one Ark-La-Tex corrections facility is not having to worry ... via KTBS-TV Shreveport

“I never thought of that, you know. And I carried around, oooh, tons of stuff at one time.”

SHREVEPORT, LA Gas Mileage Experiment Posted: Updated: Better gas mileage. It's become the Holy Grail for millions of Americans searching for ways to save money at the gas pump. via KSLA-TV Shreveport

Plain Dealing Middle/High School has been selected as one of 23 model high schools for 2008 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. via The Shreveport Times

Shreveport police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Lillian Street about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. via The Shreveport Times

“The driver attempted to change lanes to get around another vehicle that was in front of him when he lost control”

BOSSIER CITY, LA Police Say Driver in Wreck on Bossier's ART Parkway Was Speeding Posted: Updated: Bossier City police have identified the two men injured in a rollover wreck on the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway ... via KSLA-TV Shreveport

Created: April 22, 2008 11:19 AM Modified: April 22, 2008 11:19 AM Two men were injured today when a speeding sport utility vehicle rolled over on the Teague Parkway in Bossier City. via KTBS-TV Shreveport

Bossier Parish Library is partnering with Disney's 'High School Musical: The Ice Tour' playing at CenturyTel Center on April 15-16. The library is participating in the Wildcat Study Hall promotion for this ... via The Shreveport Times

A Plain Dealing man faces dog fighting charges after authorities searched his property and found a dog training pit, canine remains and six pit bulls. via The Shreveport Times

Categories: Consumer affairs Sheryl Harris writes this column in The Plain Dealer on Thursdays and Sundays. via Cleveland.com

Following in the footsteps of Bossier City, the Bossier Police Jury is thinking about changing its laws to prohibit anyone under age 21 from entering bars and clubs. via KATC-TV Lafayette