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Catching the Pigskin: Summer Fun for Shreveport Kids

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:07:04 +0000

Shreveport kids will have some fun and get exercise both at the same time. It's a football clinic this weekend, and it's free.

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To Toll, or Not to Toll: I-49 South in Lafayette

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:16 +0000

State transportation officials are examing whether tolls would be a viable option to pay for the completion of Interstate 49 south from Lafayette to New Orleans.

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Hurricane Season is Upon Us: Are You Insured?

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:15:58 +0000

It's always better to be safe than sorry. That's the message from Louisiana State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon.

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Dangerous Heat Can Kill: Children At Risk

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:04:03 +0000

The hot dry conditions before today's storms brought us a heat index, or feels like of 105 degrees yesterday with a regular temp of around 98.

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Shreveport Farmer's Market Open Tomorrow

Elaine Etheridge — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:31:13 +0000

It's time to get healthy. And what better way than to get fresh veggies. What better place than Shreveport's Farmer's Market?

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Shreveport Girl Nearly Drowns at Local Country Club

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:07:10 +0000

A nine year old girl is in critical condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital after she nearly drowned during an afternoon swim party at a local country club Saturday.

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Shreveport's 'Little Black Dress' Party Garners Rave Reviews [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:00:23 +0000

The Townsquare Media Virginia College "Little Black Dress Party" presented by Bailey's Jewelers was a huge success, with many partygoers enjoying fashion deals, raffle prizes and fabulous entertainment all evening long. Local entertainment writers rated it the number one event in Shreveport this year.

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Red River Watershed Dedication and Open House

Elaine Etheridge — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:07:36 +0000

LSU-Shreveport has dedicated its new research station and a classroom at an open house. Director Gary Hanson says the Red River Watershed Management Institute has officially opened the Anderson Watershed Research Station and the Jay Greenleaf Watershed Outreach Classroom.

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Update: Shreveport Police Dog Catches Culprit in Shooting

Elaine Etheridge — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:15:25 +0000

New details in a story KEEL News first reported yesterday. Shreveport police have released the names of the victim and suspect in a shooting that left one man critically wounded. And it was a police dog that nabbed the alleged shooter.

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Shreveport Police Dog Corners Shooting Supect [Photo]

Elaine Etheridge — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:37:49 +0000

Shreveport police are investigating a shooting that happened this morning before noon in the 3800 block of Doris. Officers arrived on the scene to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.

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LSU-Shreveport's Poison Control: "Zombie" Drug Dangerous[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:16:47 +0000

A new drug that causes bizarre behavior - including hallucinations - may be what caused a Florida man to go crazy and eat off another man's face.

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Mitt Romney Wins, So Why the Fuss About Trump?

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:48:40 +0000

With Help From USA Today -

Mitt Romney has finally clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, with 1,144 delegates.

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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Not Exactly…

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:07:18 +0000

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Well, not exactly. It's more like donkeys and horses and a hog. Caddo Sheriff's Office will be selling unclaimed animals.

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Help Wanted: at Bossier City Jail – Apply Now!

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:59:37 +0000

The Bossier City Police Department is currently accepting applications for jailers. The starting annual pay for this position is $31, 200. Candidates are also eligible for state supplemental pay of $500 a month after one year on the job.

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Shreveport Woman Shoots Herself: Goes to Jail

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:45:23 +0000

A 42-year-old Shreveport woman has been charged after shooting herself in the hand. Police responded to a call about a shooting last night on Grimmett Drive.

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How About Crawfish for Dinner? Mudbug Madness![audio][video]

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:28:28 +0000

Lots of folks enjoyed crawfish cooked a bunch of different ways at this year's 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival. Each year, there's a men's crawfish eating contest.

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Memorial Day Activities in Shreveport

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:16:42 +0000

Many local and area events are going on to honor our fallen heroes.
Yesterday, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover addressed the Annual Memorial Day salute to Veterans program at Paradise Baptist Church on Hollywood Avenue.

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"Hippy Dippy" Weatherman Has Your Holiday Forecast {Video}

Elaine Etheridge — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:27:31 +0000

Memorial Day weekend means holiday celebrations and the right weather forecast is essential for helping you plan your activities.

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Caddo Kids Leaping Ahead with "High Stakes" Test Scores [Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:08:39 +0000

Caddo Parish School Board has released Spring LEAP tests results that show most kids are improving over last year. Thursday, Superintendent Gerald Dawkins held a news conference, saying 70 percent of fourth and eighth graders passed.

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The Song That Put Donna Summer on the Map[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:39:36 +0000

Some reporters are too young to remember that before there was "Last Dance," there was "Love to Love You, Baby."

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