red river

High water has temporarily closed the public boat launching ramps on the Red River that are operated by the Red River Waterway Commission in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

Rescue crews will return to the Red River at daybreak this morning to resume their search for a fisherman who's missing following a boating mishap.  The search was suspended at dark last night.

Congressman John Fleming, M.D., (LA-4) will give remarks at the ribbon-cutting for the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor and Education Center.

Red River National Wildlife Refuge & the Friends of RRNWR gathering to celebrate the new facility that will enhance awareness and connection to wildlife and wild places and that will provide an economic boost to the area.

Some of the anglers participating in next year's Bassmaster Classic, being held on the Red River here in Shreveport-Bossier, are braving the chilly temperatures this week -- looking for that perfect spot to fish in the tournament. I talked with 2011 BASS Federation Champion Jamie Horton from Alabama, who says he's staying through the weekend...

The Caddo Sheriff's Office has received two Waverunner personal watercraft for its Marine Unit as part of the Yamaha company's Law Enforcement Loan Program.

Wanna compete in the Red River Dragon Boat Races in September? Now's the time to get signed up! Event Chairwoman Charlotta Nordyke says the registration fee per team is $750 dollars -- and there are typically 21 people per team. To get signed up, just visit www ...

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared DeSoto and Red River Parishes as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by tornadoes that occurred on April 26 and 27.

The Red River Waterway Commission has re-opened several other public boat launches.  These include the ramps at Colfax recreation area in Grant Parish, Teague Parkway in Bossier City, Bishop Point (Shreveport) and one ramp at the south end of the Stoner Avenue recreation area...

The Red River Waterway Commission is re-opening several boat launches on the Red River now that water levels have begun to fall.   These include the ramps located in Coushatta, Natchitoches, Grant (excluding Colfax Rec. Area), and Rapides parishes.