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Our sources tell us that the cities of both Shreveport and Bossier City have decided not to allow the sale of fireworks this Independence Day holiday season.  That is not confirmed by city officials, however. 

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At a Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee hearing today, United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., again pressed Department of Energy (DOE) officials to approve Next Autoworks’ loan guarantee application under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program

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A Plain Dealing man could be behind bars for the rest of his life after he was found to be a multiple offender in a session of Caddo Parish District Court Thursday.

Damione Brock (d.o.b. 9-4-78) was ordered to serve a total of 81 and one-half years by Judge Craig Marcotte following a multiple offender hearing Thursday.  

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A local man has been arrested by Shreveport Police after a concerned citizen notified authorities of a burglary in progress.   

At approximately 9:51 p.m. on May 21, 2011, Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to a call from a concerned citizen who reported that a male suspect had been seen breaking into a vacant residence in the 2900 block of Grassmere Street. 

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Law enforcement officers from several different agencies will be teaming up and working together tomorrow night to help keep the streets of Shreveport safe.

A safety checkpoint will be held Friday night, May 20, 2011 in southwest Shreveport as an integral component of an ongoing, singular commitment on the part of authorities to reduce the number of deaths and injuries reported on our roadways.

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A bill proposing a ban on using hand-held cell phones while driving is defeated in the House Transportation Committee.

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Celebrating Charter Schools
By Sen. Mary Landrieu

            As a parent of two precious and delightful children, I know firsthand the value of a quality education to secure their future. 

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