Crime
Mother Holds Vigil for Slain Teen Cameron Ballentine
Community gathers to honor 17-year-old as killer remains at large
Woman Charged with Trafficking Teen for Prostitution
23-year-old Monique Smith accused of bringing 15-year-old across state lines for sex work
Shreveport Police Capture Armed Suspect After 911 Call Disconnects
Terrence Lattin, a convicted sex offender, was wanted on multiple felony charges when he fled from police.
Weather
Shreveport Provides Free Bottled Water During Water Main Crisis
City sets up distribution points as crews work to restore water system after major transmission line break.
Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week Kicks Off March 1
National Weather Service in Shreveport highlights safety tips ahead of peak severe weather season
Much Cooler Air Returns to the ArkLaTex
Daytime highs in the 60s with overnight lows plunging into the 30s by the weekend.
Lifestyle
Louisiana Launches Citizen Reporting System for Littering
New program allows residents to report littering incidents and potentially lead to citations being issued.
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Hosts Free Spring Break Safety Town
Week-long event offers hands-on activities and safety lessons for families
Mount Canaan Baptist Church Hosts Youth Revival
Two-day event to focus on youth outreach and discipleship
Politics
Louisiana to Spend $100M on New Voting Machines
State secures $75M but needs additional $25M for cybersecurity and audits.
Community Discusses Ongoing Caddo Parish School Desegregation Case
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund partners with Shreveport NAACP to host discussion on the future of local schools.
House Speaker Invites Family of Slain Louisiana Police Officer to State of the Union
Mike Johnson brings wife and fiancée of Officer Marc Brock to Trump's address
Business
Dutch Bros Coffee Drive-Thru Coming to Shreveport
The popular coffee chain plans to open its first location in the city in early 2026.
Margaritaville Casino Wins Dispute Over Free Room Tax
Louisiana tribunal rules casino's complimentary rooms not subject to sales and occupancy taxes
Shreveport Waterpark Wonder Oasis Closes Immediately
Owner cites financial challenges, weather losses, and operational delays as reasons for permanent shutdown.
