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Red River Boat Ramps Closed Again

John Lee — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:05:53 +0000

They didn't stay open very long. The Red River Waterway Commission has, once again, closed all of the public boat launches on the Red River in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

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Red River Boat Ramps Re-Open

John Lee — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:10:52 +0000

good news for boaters -- the ramps are open again. the red river waterway commission has re-opened the public boat ramps in caddo and bossier parishes. the stoner avenue, teague parkway, bishop point, and north caddo/bossier recreation area ramps had been closed because of high, swift water

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Bossier City Pools Set to Open

John Lee — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:03:39 +0000

You know Summer's right around the corner when the swimming pools open and Bossier City's three public pools are opening at noon tomorrow. Hours for each pool vary but they're all closed on Sundays.

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State Wildlife & Fisheries Agents Urge Safety While Boating This Memorial Day Weekend

Angela Thomas — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:08:39 +0000

Wildlife & Fisheries Sgt. Patrick Staggs talks boating safety.

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DARE Day to Teach Thousands of Local Schoolkids Benefits of Staying Fit

Angela Thomas — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:08:35 +0000

DARE Day, going on Wednesday at Independence Stadium, kicks off Fit for Life Weekend.

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Centenary College Hosts National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships

John Lee — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:56:13 +0000

Shreveport's Centenary College is playing host this weekend to the USA Gymnastics National Collegiate Championships in the Gold Dome.

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Photo Rules Could Be on the Way at the American Rose Center

Erin McCarty — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:30:02 +0000

Changes could be on the way for another popular scenic spot in Shreveport. The board of the American Rose Center is set to implement a photography fee at the west Shreveport gardens. This comes on the heels of a photo ban at Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport’s South Highlands neighborhood. New rules at the Rose [...]

Louisiana Brings in Big Money with Outdoor Recreation

Erin McCarty — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:19:34 +0000

Do you like getting outside to enjoy a little recreation? You're not alone. Numbers are in that Louisiana residents spend about $15 billion a year on outdoor recreation across the state.

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SWEPCO Urges Kite-Flying Safety

John Lee — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:42:18 +0000

The weather's warming up and that means we'll soon be seeing more kite-flying. But Southwestern Electric Power Company is reminding area residents that metallic coatings on Mylar helium balloons and on kites can cause power losses and even damage SWEPCO's electrical grid.

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Autocrossing with John Lee

John Lee — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:04:13 +0000

The 2013 Autocross season for the Red River Region, SCCA, is off and running. Our first event of the year, March 3rd, drew 60 drivers from throughout the Ark-La-Tex.

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Senior Tech Talk Takes Off At Randle T. Moore Center

Angela Thomas — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:59:47 +0000

Senior Tech Talk is a popular program at the Randle T. Moore Center.

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Looking For A Summer Job? You Could Be A Lifeguard!

Angela Thomas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:09:22 +0000

If you have a high school or college student looking for a great summer job, Rock Solid Sports is looking to hire 20 to 30 lifeguards and supervisors to staff Shreveport's public pools.

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Bossier District Attorney's Secretary Lands Giant Alligator

John Lee — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:33:56 +0000

Bossier/Webster District Attorney Schuyler Marvin's secretary recently proved that we've got big 'gators up here, just like they do in south Louisiana. Kami Lunsford landed a 9-foot, 6-inch, 400 pound 'gator with a single, well-placed shot to the head.

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Autocrossing with John Lee

John Lee — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:31:54 +0000

The final Red River Region, SCCA (Sports Car Club of America,) autocross event of 2012 was held today, Sunday, 11/04, on the big parking lot at the dead end of Coleman St. in Bossier City.

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Autocrossing With John Lee

John Lee — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:50:06 +0000

Cooler weather brought out a large contingent of drivers to challenge the cones on the Coleman St. parking lot in Bossier City Sunday.

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Six Wounded Warriors Headed to Bossier City Next Weekend – Can You Help Them?

Angela Thomas — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:26:25 +0000

Six soldiers from around the country are coming to Shreveport-Bossier next weekend for a Wounded Warrior Deer Hunt at Barksdale Air Force Base...and they need your help.

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Dragon Boats Paddlin' the Red River This Weekend

Angela Thomas — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:30:47 +0000

The Red River Dragon Boat Festival started with just over a dozen teams in its first year. Now, during this fourth year, there are 30. And they hit the Red River Saturday morning.

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Autocrossing With News Director John Lee

John Lee — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:17:49 +0000

It was hot but the Red River Region, SCCA, (Sports Car Club of America) held its 6th autocross event of the year today on the big parking lot at the dead-end of Coleman Street in Bossier City.

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Swimming Classes Full

John Lee — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:33:26 +0000

It was just last week that we told you the city had secured additional funding so another 450 kids could take part in Project Swim. Today, we must report that all 450 of those slots have been filled.

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Shreveport City Pools Begin To Close Next Week

James Stanley — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:33:08 +0000

Several area SPAR owned, Rock Solid Sports operated pools slated to shut down for the summer, ahead of school beginning. One city pool will remain open through at least mid-September though.

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