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Shreveport Crime Cases Include Homicides, Assault, Arson
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— 5d
Shreveport authorities arrested 38-year-old Sherrick Hill in connection with an intentionally set residential fire that led to the death of a 55-year-old woman. He faces second-degree murder, aggravated arson and obstruction of justice charges.
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Shreveport Red River Revel marks 50 years
Lifestyle
— 6d
Shreveport’s Red River Revel is marking its 50th anniversary with a two-weekend celebration of visual art, food and live music, continuing a festival that began as a one-time 1976 bicentennial event and grew into a regional tradition. Vendors, visitors and longtime volunteers describe the Revel as a cherished community gathering.
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Louisiana Crashes Kill Two, Injure Cyclist
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In Baton Rouge, a Jeep driver was arrested on vehicular-homicide and related charges after making a U-turn and killing a dirt-bike rider; police said her breath test was above the legal limit. Elsewhere in Louisiana, a motorcyclist died in a Lafourche Parish crash, while a Shreveport woman was arrested after a hit-and-run left a bicyclist seriously injured.
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Johnson Says He Might Start Lawn Business If GOP Loses House
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Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that if the GOP loses the House he might start a lawn business in Shreveport, saying he does not know his next chapter.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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Shreveport Boy, 13, Killed Shielding Sister
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— Oct 4, 2026
Thirteen-year-old Sha’michal Russell was fatally shot while shielding his 3-year-old sister during gunfire at a Shreveport apartment complex; two other children were wounded, while his sister was unharmed. He will receive a posthumous Youth Heroism Award, and police have arrested two 19-year-old cousins in connection with the shooting.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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City council incumbents seek reelection across US
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Local incumbents are seeking reelection across several cities, citing continued service and unfinished work. Their priorities include infrastructure and risk preparedness in Pemberton, economic development and safety in Shreveport, childcare and downtown business growth in Bartlesville, and continued community service in Oak Ridge.
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150 Streets Named Trick-or-Treating Finalists
Lifestyle
— 6d
Halloween guides and contests are spotlighting trick-or-treat destinations across the country: Kansas streets made Hersheyland’s top list, two St. Louis streets reached Reese’s national finalist pool, and Shreveport-Bossier residents shared their favorite neighborhoods. In West Seattle, several business districts are also organizing Halloween trick-or-treat events before the holiday.
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Water Main Breaks Disrupt Service, Traffic Across Cities
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Water main and water-line breaks prompted repair work in Milledgeville, Bridgewater and Shreveport, with some residents facing low or no water pressure. In Savannah, a repaired break led to weeklong road closures, while another break in Bloomfield was expected to cause traffic delays.
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Candidates outline platforms across four states
Politics
— Sep 30, 2026
Harrison mayoral candidates Jason Watts emphasizes service-oriented city government, while incumbent council member Mitch Magness points to civic experience and infrastructure needs such as water and sewage capacity. Elsewhere, Texas gubernatorial candidate Pat Dixon promotes Libertarian priorities, Flint City Council hopeful Ramie Yelle draws on his Navy and public-health background, and Shreveport mayoral candidate Stormy Gage-Watts highlights neighborhood revitalization, youth opportunities and civic equity.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Louisiana Man’s Chilling Warning Preceded Deadly Massacre of 8 Children
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— Apr 20, 2026
A Louisiana community is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after a man fatally shot eight children inside a home in Shreveport, following a disturbing warning to relatives just hours earlier. According to the New…
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8 Children Killed, 2 Wounded Across Multiple Homes In ‘Domestic Disturbance’
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— Apr 19, 2026
Police in Louisiana neutralized a man they say killed eight children in three rounds of shootings near Shreveport early Sunday. Law enforcement officers responded to reports of gunfire in the Cedar Grove area of…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Shreveport drives 83 adoptions as regional shelter surge continues
Lifestyle
— Aug 31, 2026
Shelters and rescues are promoting adoptable pets across the region: Dolly the shy 1-year-old cat at Berkshire Humane Society needs a quiet home with no other cats, Sassafras the 3-month-old puppy at Caddo Parish Animal Services is vaccinated and ready for training, Leia and Teddi the dogs at Cross My Paws in Albuquerque are seeking forever homes, and Sara the 6-month-old terrier mix at Pawsitive Place Rescue in Tyler is up for adoption or fostering after being found abandoned; the Groom for Good program at Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery aims to boost rescue awareness and provide grooming support to adoptable dogs.
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