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 Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Repair
City crews have poured concrete and are now disinfecting and pressure testing the repaired section of pipe.
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
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
Entertainment
Horror Stuntman Bill Perry Joins Shreveport Geek'd Con Lineup
The legendary stunt performer who died three times by Freddy Krueger's hand will appear at the 11th annual pop culture convention.
Ray Hurd, Anime Voice Actor, Announced as Geek'd Con 2026 Guest
The towering voice behind iconic anime characters like Toppo and Kizaru is headed to Shreveport's annual comic convention.
Chowder Voice Actor to Appear at Geekd Con 2026
Nicholas P. Jones, the voice of the beloved Cartoon Network character, will be a featured guest at the annual pop culture convention in Shreveport.
