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Bills in the Louisiana Legislature focused on Franklin Parish Highways Louisiana State Legislature debates legislation about roads in Franklin Parish

Bills in the Louisiana Legislature focused on Franklin Parish Highways

‘We are not getting them;’ La. crawfish industry facing worker shortage as visa problem continues Peeling plants are scrambling for seasonal workers, but one area plant owner says locals aren’t lining up for the jobs.

‘We are not getting them;’ La. crawfish industry facing worker shortage as visa problem continues

Bossier Council on Aging expands home-delivered meals to 7 days a week The Bossier Council on Aging has expanded its home-delivered meal program from five days a week to seven days a week, beginning Jan. 1 and running through June 30.

Bossier Council on Aging expands home-delivered meals to 7 days a week

Shreveport faces shortage of affordable housing, new report shows

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts officially on sex offender registry Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts, 43, is now officially on the sex offender registry.

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts officially on sex offender registry

Shreveport man undergoes facial surgery after home invasion turns violent A Shreveport man has been arrested after a home invasion turned aggressive, leaving the resident severely injured and requiring facial surgery.

Shreveport man undergoes facial surgery after home invasion turns violent

National Guard soldier arrested in accidental New Orleans barracks shooting, source confirms Lindz Nagin, 18, booked on negligent injuring charge after colleague shot Tuesday night

National Guard soldier arrested in accidental New Orleans barracks shooting, source confirms

‘Big Beautiful Gulf 2′ lease sale brings in $47M boost to La. offshore energy economy Louisiana’s offshore energy economy got a big boost today in New Orleans.

‘Big Beautiful Gulf 2′ lease sale brings in $47M boost to La. offshore energy economy

Mayor Arceneaux to deliver updates and future plans at State of the City Address Ahead of The State of the City address on March 12, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux shared 2025 updates and future planning for 2026.

Mayor Arceneaux to deliver updates and future plans at State of the City Address

Shreveport mom arrested after reportedly failing to bring young child to appointments after brain surgery complications The Shreveport Police Department has arrested a woman accused of medically neglecting her young child.

Shreveport mom arrested after reportedly failing to bring young child to appointments after brain surgery complications

Gas prices rise amid Middle East tensions, LSU expert sees possible relief ahead AAA reports 4-cent increase as 20% of world oil supply sits anchored in the Gulf

Gas prices rise amid Middle East tensions, LSU expert sees possible relief ahead

LSU student arrested after throwing bottles from balcony at Florida spring break rental An LSU student was arrested during spring break after deputies said he threw glass bottles from a balcony at a rental home in Miramar Beach, Florida

LSU student arrested after throwing bottles from balcony at Florida spring break rental

LSU season ends with SEC tournament loss to Kentucky LSU men’s basketball season ends after an 87-82 loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament as the Tigers finish 15-17.

LSU season ends with SEC tournament loss to Kentucky

Soldier shot at New Orleans barracks in stable condition, National Guard says Spokesperson confirms condition Wednesday as NOPD continues investigation

Soldier shot at New Orleans barracks in stable condition, National Guard says

Shreveport first responders getting pay raise following city council vote Shreveport first responders will soon be seeing a boost in their pay.

Shreveport first responders getting pay raise following city council vote

Louisiana Rouxgaroux to have first news conference of the season The Louisiana Rouxgaroux will have its first news conference of the regular season Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m.

Louisiana Rouxgaroux to have first news conference of the season

Silver Alert issued for missing Crowley woman Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help finding a missing Crowley woman who has a medical condition that may impair her judgment.

Silver Alert issued for missing Crowley woman

Shreveport woman arrested for allegedly severely injuring 12-year-old over a wig A Shreveport woman has been arrested for allegedly severely injuring a 12-year-old.

Shreveport woman arrested for allegedly severely injuring 12-year-old over a wig

Major storm causes damage in Arkansas and Oklahoma Damage has been reported in Little River County, Ark. and McCurtain County, Okla. following a major storm on the night of Mar. 10 that continued into the early morning hours of the following day.

Major storm causes damage in Arkansas and Oklahoma

Dead cats found at home of Texarkana man Texarkana police responded to an animal cruelty case on Rio Grande Street where officers found dead cats and other animals inside a home.

Dead cats found at home of Texarkana man

Shreveport Police to host 30th annual Dean-Williams Memorial 5K Shreveport Police invite the public to the 30th Annual Dean-Williams Memorial 5K on April 18

Shreveport Police to host 30th annual Dean-Williams Memorial 5K

Shreveport man sentenced to ten years for pointing illegal gun at police drone A Caddo Parish judge has ordered a Shreveport man to spend a decade in prison for pointing an illegal handgun at police equipment.

Shreveport man sentenced to ten years for pointing illegal gun at police drone

Louisiana bill would allow firearms on college campuses Louisiana’s 2026 legislative session is underway, and one controversial proposal would allow guns on college campuses across the state.

Louisiana bill would allow firearms on college campuses

National Guardsman accidentally shoots fellow soldier in New Orleans, source says Soldier reportedly wounded in chest

National Guardsman accidentally shoots fellow soldier in New Orleans, source says

Cross Lake area residents report discolored water, dead fish near Bickham Bayou Residents near Cross Lake have reported discolored water and dead fish in the area following a water main break along Bickham Bayou.

Cross Lake area residents report discolored water, dead fish near Bickham Bayou

Louisiana auto insurance rates expected to drop as more than 30 companies file decreases Louisiana drivers could soon see lower car insurance bills, according to state Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. More than 30 companies have filed rate decreases for their private passenger auto policies.

Louisiana auto insurance rates expected to drop as more than 30 companies file decreases

Lafayette County Elementary School to close at end of school year Lafayette County School District will close Lafayette County Elementary School at the end of the current school year

Lafayette County Elementary School to close at end of school year

DISH drops KSLA from its service DISH Network customers will lose access to KSLA on Tuesday, March 10, after a renewal agreement was not reached.

DISH drops KSLA from its service

Louisiana takes steps to criminalize protests at churches Two Louisiana bills seek to criminalize disruptive protests in and near churches.

Louisiana takes steps to criminalize protests at churches

Caddo DA to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Vivian police officer, Marc Brock The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office says they will seek to put the man accused of killing a Vivian police officer to death.

Caddo DA to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Vivian police officer, Marc Brock