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Abortion Ban Measure Passes In Committee
At the state capitol, The House Health and Welfare committee approves a bill that would make abortions illegal in Louisiana. The measure by Metairie Rep John LaBruzzo would allow the state to prosecute those who perform abortions with feticide. He says the bill challenges the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision.
Four Arrested For Food Stamp Fraud
The Caddo Sheriff's Office arrested four people for food stamp fraud after they obtained more than $13,000 in assistance illegally, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff's Deputies executed warrants obtained by the Department of Children and Family Services Fraud and Recovery Unit for the arrests of Sharonda Moore, 39, Tavara Lee, 35, and Shanavian Butler, 26, all of Shreveport, and Shanika Carter, 2
Desoto Parish Mom Dies In Crash
A rollover crash in DeSoto Parish claims the life of an unrestrained woman in DeSoto Parish. The accident happened on highway 171 just south of Mansfield.
More Graduation Ceremonies This Week
May 25, 2011, Booker T. Washington at the Shreveport Convention Center at 5:00PM
May 25, 2011 Woodlawn at the Shreveport Convention Center at 8:00 PM
May 26, 2011 Fair Park at the Shreveport Convention Center at 5:00PM
May 26, 2011 Southwood at the Shreveport Convention Center at 8:00 PM
May 27, 2011 Northwood at the Shreveport Convention Center at 5:00 PM
May 27, 2011 Hamilton Terrace at C...
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More Flooding Expected This Week
(Map courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)The water is on the way. St. Landry Parish Officials say Krotz Springs will be hit with high water after flooding hits Butte LaRose. Residents around Butte LaRose in the path of the water are encouraged to evacuate...
Student Wants Prayer Removed From Graduation Ceremony
A student who objected to prayer being part of Bastrop High School’s 2011 graduation ceremonies enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Pool Punishment For Ohio Couple
A northeast Ohio couple found themselves up to their ankles in trouble for rafting on a flood-swollen river without life preservers and lying about it afterward.
The Best Of Spring!!
Mudbug Madness Festival is May 26-May 29th and it is one of my favorite things to do in Shreveport Bossier. I love the food and of course the great music. Here's a look at a few of the great bands you will get to hear this year:
Child Hit By Dump Truck Dies
A 2-year-old boy was hit by a dump truck at a south Caddo Parish truck stop this morning, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.
Mudbugs Win Pivotal Game 5!
Quite the night for Mudbugs offense. David Rutherford got a hat trick to help push the Bugs into the lead in the championship series with Colorado.