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Here’s Where You Can Get Refunds For Those Skechers Sneakers

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles

Caddo Considering Privitizing Alternative Schools

NO ACTION YET FROM THE CADDO SCHOOL BOARD ON A PLAN TO HIRE AN OUTSIDE COMPANY TO RUN THE PARISHES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS.  BOARD MEMBERS WANT MORE TIME TO LOOK AT THE PROPOSAL.  THESE SCHOOLS TAKE IN STUDEN

Category: Education

State Cuts Cause Worry At LSU Medical School

CONCERNS ABOUT STATE CUTBACKS HAVE FOLKS AT THE LSU HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WORRIED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THAT FACILITY. THE STATE IS TRIMMING NEARLY 100 MILLION FROM THE LSU SYSTEM AND SOME SAY THIS COULD ULTIMATELY FORCE THE LOCAL TEACHING HOSPITAL TO CLOSE THE DOORS TO THE MEDICAL SCHOOL. THAT'S A WORST CASE SCENARIO,

High School Graduations Kicking Off

Here's the schedule for high school graduations this week:

May 17 CALVARY GRADUATION
May 19 PARKWAY,AIRLINE and HAUGHTON
May 20 EVANGEL GRADUATION

May 23 FAIR PARK GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 23 SOUTHWOOD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 24 GREEN OAKS GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 24 NORTHWOOD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 25 WOODLAWN GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 25 NORTH CADDO GRADUATION NORTH CADDO 7PM
May 25 HAMILTON TERRACE GRADUATION BYRD HIGH SCHOOL 7PM
May 25 BYRD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 26 SHREVE GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER NOON
May 26 CADDO MAGNET GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 6PM
May 26 HUNTINGTON GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 9AM
May 26 BTW GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 3PM

Father Daughter Final Walk To School

Today is the last day a Florida dad will walk his daughter to school. He's made the walk with her every day for 10 years!

Category: Human Interest, News

Pink Party Time!!

The 19th Annual Pink Party is this Saturday night at the Shreveport Convention Center.
The party begins at 8 pm and goes until midnight. A $10 donation at the door benefits Easter Seals Louisiana with their mission of helping individuals achieve independence through a variety of programs and services

Tragedy In Dallas…Boy Is Starved To Death

AUTHORITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND APRIL 21 IN DALLAS AS THOSE OF A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY ALLEGEDLY STARVED TO DEATH BY HIS FATHER AND STEPMOTHER. AARON AND ELIZABETH RAMSEY ARE BEING HELD ON CHARGES OF FELONY INJURY TO A CHILD

Category: Ark-La-Tex News

Shreveport Residents Want Something Done To Stop Fires

ANOTHER FIRE AT A LOCAL APARTMENT COMPLEX HAS RESIDENTS ASKING THAT SOMETHING BE DONE.  IT WAS AT THE VILLA NORTE APARTMENTS ON HEARNE AVENUE.  TWO UNITS WERE DAMAGED. THE BLAZE STARTED INSIDE THE C

Car Seat Recall

Note for parents today about a child seat recall. Manufacturer Dorel is recalling 17 hundred Comfy Carry and OnBoard35 infant-safety rear-facing seats.  The seats were sold without the seat base which is mandatory to meet federal safety standard requirements. The affected models are: Comfy

Category: National News

Newsweek Tries To Trump Time

It looks like the News Magazine war is on. This week, Newsweek is releasing an issue that depicts President Obama with a rainbow halo and the title of 'The First Gay President'.