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Clumsy robber's lost knife links him to crime
First, the store clerk took his weapon. Now, the law has taken him to jail. A man has been arrested on charges he robbed the same Caddo Parish Circle K convenience store two days in a row.
Regional Briefs: Board to consider construction bid
MANSFIELD - The DeSoto School Board will consider accepting a bid to build a Mansfield High School when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
BATON ROUGE - Seventeen state lawmakers, five of whom are freshmen, would receive a double boost if the Senate accepts the proposed pay raise.
No DWIs in DeSoto sobriety checkpoint
STONEWALL - Louisiana state police made no DWI arrests in a sobriety checkpoint that took place from 10:30 p.m. Thursday through 1 a.m. today on U.S. Highway 171 in Stonewall.
Tennis notes: Local juniors get high seeds in state tourney
The Shreveport-Bossier City area has a large contingent of players competing in the Louisiana State Closed Junior Qualifying Tournament, which begins Saturday in Lafayette.
Hundreds look for answers about leasing land for Haynesville Shale
Hundreds of people packed a DeSoto parish church to learn more about their oil, gas and mineral rights Thursday night.
Legislation could help change LSUS' mission
A resolution in the state Legislature urging the Louisiana Board of Regents to accept LSU-Shreveport's change to its mission statement is being considered this week.
Some parishes escape brunt of storm
“We do not suspect alcohol impairment.”
Rising creeks continue to have officials in DeSoto on alert for additional road closures into today. via The Shreveport Times
New tornado watch in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday
The National Weather Service office in Shreveport has issued a new tornado watch, this one in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday for the northwest Louisiana parishes of Natchitoches and Sabine. via The Shreveport Times
Mapping Your News: Writing contest winners to be announced April 22
The Caddo Talented Arts Program will present 'Quilters' at 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday at Caddo Magnet High School's Performing Arts Center. via The Shreveport Times
Mapping the News: Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd to play
“We have a great team of 225 associates, many of them new to Wal-Mart, who are eager for this store to be open and make a difference here.”
One of the top 10 concerts of 2007 is going back on the road and making a stop at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. via The Shreveport Times
Domestic complaint leads to drug arrests
STONEWALL - A man who allegedly threatened his wife with a pistol is in jail along with his wife following their arrests Thursday on domestic violence and drug charges, authorities said. via The Shreveport Times
Cable TV outage in parts of Shreveport
Created: February 4, 2008 06:07 PM Modified: February 4, 2008 06:07 PM Comcast hopes to restore cable TV service to all of its customers by 10 p.m. today, following an outage caused when a tree fell on a ... via KTBS-TV Shreveport
Sewell, Robert B. 'Bob,' 84, of DeRidder, died Thursday; services at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, DeRidder; burial in Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder; arrangements by Labby Memorial Funeral ... via The Shreveport Times
Brian Stephen Devers and Royshanda Tenise Jackson, both of Shreveport. Luther Ellis III and LaKisha Shauntel Samuels Bradford, both of Shreveport. via The Shreveport Times
5 Men Start New Years In Prison After Firing Guns Into The Air
“We got quite a few just from the short response we've been out. There were three or four assault rifles several handguns, there will be several arrests made.”
Posted: Updated: "For the amount of money you would spend on a box of shells,you can buy a lot of fireworks and have a better time shooting the fireworks." And for some, that message was ignored. via KSLA-TV Shreveport
John Christopher Baker and Dena Marie Armstrong Williams, both of Shreveport. Damian Ferris Bollinger and Ashley Nell Kennedy, both of Bossier City. via The Shreveport Times
Mapping the News: Master plan meeting set for Saturday
Planning for Shreveport's future will take center stage when the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish holds a master plan meeting this weekend. via The Shreveport Times
Larry Frank Bolen and Laura Mae Guyott Angely, both of Doyle. Melvin Royce Brooks and Latricia Ann Nelson, both of Vivian. via The Shreveport Times