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Shreveport man indicted by Federal Grand Jury for threating Speaker of the House and President Trump The United States Attorney’s Office indicted 31-year-old Justin Chadwick Butler of Shreveport on charges of cyberstalking and threatening the Speaker of the House of Representatives and threatening the President of the United States.

Shreveport man indicted by Federal Grand Jury for threating Speaker of the House and President Trump

I-TEAM: 94-year-old woman raped in Baton Rouge, police say The Baton Rouge Police Department says the person believed to be a suspect was identified and according to sources, was taken into custody.

I-TEAM: 94-year-old woman raped in Baton Rouge, police say

‘Geaux Bald’ with LSU Health for cancer fundraiser Every year, students, faculty, and staff at LSU Health Shreveport have the opportunity to take a seat in the barber’s chair as part of the Geaux Bald fundraiser.

‘Geaux Bald’ with LSU Health for cancer fundraiser

Shreveport Judge suspended following suspension hearing on Jan. 6 The Louisiana Supreme Court has issued an opinion suspending Judge Sheva Sims following a suspension hearing from Jan. 6

Shreveport Judge suspended following suspension hearing on Jan. 6

Man run over twice in fatal crash on Youree Drive A pedestrian was run over twice by two separate vehicles in a fatal crash on E. Dalzell and Youree.

Man run over twice in fatal crash on Youree Drive

Louisiana faces off with Roblox in court over child safety failures Hearing set for 9 a.m. at Livingston Parish Courthouse; AG says platform exposed children to predators

Louisiana faces off with Roblox in court over child safety failures

Oil spill near Port Fourchon contained after hose failure at Louisiana offshore port Governor says more than 80% of 750 barrels recovered; 17 birds impacted

Oil spill near Port Fourchon contained after hose failure at Louisiana offshore port

Shreveport woman teaching in Kuwait describes air attack sirens, drone interceptions A Shreveport woman living in Kuwait is describing what it is like amidst the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Shreveport woman teaching in Kuwait describes air attack sirens, drone interceptions

Road closures near Cross Lake, Amiss Water Plant due to water main break Shreveport police say two roads near Cross Lake and the Amiss Water Plant are closed while crews repair a water main break.

Road closures near Cross Lake, Amiss Water Plant due to water main break

Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123 Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123.

Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123

Louisiana lawmaker files bill to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries A New Orleans lawmaker wants to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries in Louisiana.

Louisiana lawmaker files bill to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries

Proposed Constitutional Amendment sparks debate among local Louisiana Lawmakers State Senator Jay Morris has proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow the Governor to remove Judges and District Attorneys if they are deemed incompetent or if there is evidence of malfeasance or misconduct.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment sparks debate among local Louisiana Lawmakers

Iran tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption drive gas price spike in Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas Gas prices in Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas have risen sharply in the past week as tensions escalate in Iran, according to AAA data and energy experts.

Iran tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption drive gas price spike in Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas

Louisiana delegation responds with mixed reaction to leadership change at DHS Pres. Trump removes Noem as DHS secretary, nominates Mullin as replacement

Louisiana delegation responds with mixed reaction to leadership change at DHS

Entergy announces $5 billion in customer savings Entergy announces about $5 billion in savings for 2.3 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Entergy announces $5 billion in customer savings

Big tech companies sign ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ White House pledge aims to shield utility customers from AI energy costs

Big tech companies sign ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’

Louisiana crawfish industry facing $300M threat amid cap on visa programs 15 of the 20 crawfish peeling plants in the state have not received any foreign workers this season due to new H-2B visa restrictions that have prevented seasonal migrant workers from returning, state officials said.

Louisiana crawfish industry facing $300M threat amid cap on visa programs

Middle East conflict pushes gas prices higher but Louisiana drivers still paying less Gas prices are rising across the country due to Middle East conflict, but drivers in Louisiana are still paying less than the national average.

Middle East conflict pushes gas prices higher but Louisiana drivers still paying less

Ret. Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré warns AI ‘deepfakes’ of military ops raise alarm

New Shreveport Police substation on N Market officially opens The Shreveport Police Department’s newest substation is now officially open.

New Shreveport Police substation on N Market officially opens

After LA senator’s grilling over $220M ad campaign, Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced questions from Sen. John Kennedy over a $220 million immigration ad campaign.

After LA senator’s grilling over $220M ad campaign, Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

Scientists surprised by rare northwest Louisiana earthquake Scientists are investigating a rare 4.9 magnitude earthquake near Coushatta that shook northwest Louisiana and ranks among the largest quakes in state history.

Scientists surprised by rare northwest Louisiana earthquake

Mother arrested after gun found in child’s backpack at Baton Rouge school East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a mother Thursday after a gun was found in her child’s backpack at a local school.

Mother arrested after gun found in child’s backpack at Baton Rouge school

Residents react to 4.9 magnitude earthquake, second-largest in Louisiana history A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Edgefield, Louisiana, close to U.S. Highway 71, at approximately 5:30 a.m. Thursday, marking the second largest earthquake in Louisiana state history.

Residents react to 4.9 magnitude earthquake, second-largest in Louisiana history

Louisiana men describe terror as missiles fly overhead in Middle East conflict Two North Shore men share firsthand accounts after being caught near missile and drone attacks during escalating conflict involving Israel and Iran.

Louisiana men describe terror as missiles fly overhead in Middle East conflict

Sabine Parish man arrested for alleged arson and domestic incident A man from Many in Sabine Parish is arrested for allegedly setting a car on fire and hurting his partner.

Sabine Parish man arrested for alleged arson and domestic incident

Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award honors 12 in Shreveport Six women and six young women are being honored Thursday, March 5 at the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Young Woman Awards luncheon at East Ridge Country Club.

Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award honors 12 in Shreveport

Caddo deputy fire chief dead after training session at station A deputy fire chief in Caddo Parish is dead after having a heart attack after a training session.

Caddo deputy fire chief dead after training session at station

Jimmie Davis Bridge night closures begin as construction continues Clyde Fant Parkway road closures necessary as Jimmie Davis Bridge construction moves forward

Jimmie Davis Bridge night closures begin as construction continues

Jana Panos named next principal of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport Caddo Parish Superintendent Keith Burton has named Jana Panos the next principal of C.E. Byrd High School.

Jana Panos named next principal of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport