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Shreveport Man Arrested in Sister’s Stabbing Death
World
— Nov 3, 2026
Shreveport police arrested Patrick Lincoln, 44, and charged him with second-degree murder after his sister, Melanie Lincoln, 46, died from a stab wound at her home. Police said a witness identified him and investigators gathered physical evidence; the charge is an accusation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Runoffs set for Louisiana 5th, 6th districts and Shreveport mayor
Politics
— 6d
In Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, Democrat Pat Moore and Republican Gabe Firment advanced to a Dec. 12 runoff for the open seat. Runoffs are also set for the 6th District, between Chauna Banks and Blake Miguez, and for Shreveport mayor, between incumbent Tom Arceneaux and Stormy Gage-Watts.
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Maya Lindstrom
Miguez looks like the stronger choice for the sixth district based on his background and record.
Arceneaux, Gage-Watts Advance to Shreveport Mayoral Runoff
Tom Arceneaux
— 6d
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts advanced to a Dec. 12 runoff after neither won a majority in the mayoral election. Most City Council races were decided, while District F also requires a runoff between Billy Anderson Jr. and Lester Smith; eligible incumbents won reelection and Tim Euler ran unopposed for District D.
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Derek Foss
Most council races ending now means the new mayor can work with familiar faces instead of starting from scratch.
Shreveport Councilman Hospitalized, Remains on Ballot
Politics
— Nov 1, 2026
Shreveport City Councilman Alan Jackson is hospitalized and receiving medical care, though his campaign has not disclosed the nature of his condition. He remains a candidate for reelection and urged District E voters to cast ballots Tuesday; his family has asked for privacy as he focuses on recovery.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h
2027 guides name top colleges in Wyoming Oklahoma New Jersey and Louisiana
Sports
— 1d
The 2027 college guides highlight the University of Wyoming, Sheridan College and Laramie County Community College; the University of Oklahoma, University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University; Princeton, Rutgers–New Brunswick and Stevens Institute of Technology; and Tulane, Louisiana State University and LSU Shreveport. Together, the lists span public and private institutions, from community colleges to major research universities.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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US Marshals arrest 18-year-old Daviyonte Johnson in Shreveport homicide
World
— Oct 26, 2026
U.S. Marshals arrested 18-year-old Daviyonte Johnson on a warrant in connection with a July 6 shooting on Peach Street in Shreveport that left one person dead and another injured. Johnson is accused of being a second shooter; another suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting.
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Shreveport approves 6% police, fire raises
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved 6% raises for police and firefighters effective Dec. 1, while city officials will move up a planned 3% raise for roughly 1,000 other employees to Jan. 1, seeking to address concerns about unequal timing. More than 400 employees identified as underpaid are also scheduled for separate parity adjustments beginning Jan. 1.
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Parks Plan Art Festivals Across Three Regions
Lifestyle
— 6d
Free, family-friendly art events are bringing communities together in parks, with Shreveport’s Art in the Park featuring nature-inspired work and hands-on activities, and Seoul Grand Park offering autumn art, performances and eco-friendly crafts. Texas events in Goodyear and Frisco will spotlight participatory chalk art, competitions and creative activities for residents of all ages.
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Shreveport launches, Jackson seeks Chicago flights
Travel
— Oct 25, 2026
United’s new daily, year-round nonstop service between Shreveport and Chicago O’Hare has launched, with flights reportedly about 75% full and connections to more than 220 destinations, including 47 international cities. Airport officials say the route expands travel and business access and hope demand will eventually support additional flights.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Shootings Across Four Cities Wound Eight
World
— Oct 23, 2026
Separate shootings in Franklinton, Shreveport, Phoenix, Kokomo and near Dixie Drive left multiple people wounded. Police reported arrests in Shreveport and Kokomo, while investigations continued in the other cases; injuries ranged from non-life-threatening to critical and life-threatening.
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Texas, Louisiana Plan Community Tree Giveaways
Environment
— Oct 20, 2026
Community groups in San Angelo and Shreveport are offering free trees to encourage greener neighborhoods. San Angelo’s giveaway is limited to two trees per person and runs until supplies are gone, while Shreveport Green is distributing 500 free native trees.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Shreveport Dentist Gets Maximum 17-Year Domestic Violence Sentence
Health
— Oct 22, 2026
Shreveport dentist John Allen Russ was sentenced to the maximum 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence felonies stemming from a 2024 assault on his fiancée, witnessed by two children. The judge cited the severity of the attack and Russ’s risk of further violence; the victim and prosecutors also described a broader pattern of abuse.
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Women's Soccer Teams Exit Tournaments
Sports
— Oct 31, 2026
Several women’s soccer teams closed their seasons with postseason losses: Black Hills State fell 2-1 to Colorado School of Mines, Texas A&M–Victoria lost 3-0 to LSU-Shreveport, and Barton was shut out 5-0 by Hutchinson. Delaware finished its regular season with a scoreless draw against Sam Houston, while Central Arkansas entered its finale at Tarleton State with a chance to claim its division title after clinching a postseason berth.
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Shreveport Police Arrest 21-Year-Old in Juvenile Sexual Assault Case
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— Oct 19, 2026
Shreveport police arrested 21-year-old Aquillis Willis in connection with the reported sexual assault of a 14-year-old. He faces charges including indecent behavior with a juvenile, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a minor; detectives said they found explicit messages and images on a phone.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 1h
Ronald McDonald Houses Support Families Near Hospitals
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
Ronald McDonald Houses help families stay close to children receiving medical care by providing lodging and practical support; one Round Lake family says the Chicago-area house was invaluable during their daughter Mia’s hospital stays. Shreveport’s house marked its first year after serving 328 families, while coverage from Mid-Michigan also highlights the support these homes provide and the importance of local backing.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Stories Span Gulf South Culture, Food and Travel
Lifestyle
— Oct 19, 2026
The articles highlight Louisiana’s cultural richness beyond New Orleans, from Shreveport’s music, food and outdoor attractions to a play preserving local civil-rights history. They also celebrate the state’s musical and culinary traditions through musician Jon Cleary’s New Orleans roots and a Houston diner serving Cajun family recipes.
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Ford Sentenced for Gun Tied to Eight Deaths
World
— Oct 13, 2026
Charles Ford, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possessing the firearm used in a Shreveport shooting that killed eight children; he also received three years of supervised release. Ford admitted keeping the gun in his vehicle and said he believed the shooter took it.
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Shreveport Investigators Seek Landlord Over $145,000 Water Bill
Politics
— Oct 19, 2026
A Louisiana task force obtained an arrest warrant for New York property owner Ephraim Feldman, accusing him of collecting rent that included water service but failing to pay the Sanctuary Apartments’ water bill, which exceeded $145,000. The city shut off water to the complex, and the case is the first reported use of a 2025 state law targeting landlords who keep utility payments without paying providers; Feldman has not been reported arrested.
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Drivers Arrested in Two Fatal Louisiana Crashes
Auto
— Oct 16, 2026
A driver was arrested after a crash near LSU killed student Leah Fonte and her fiancé, Shane Hirstius; she faces impaired-driving, hit-and-run and homicide-related charges. In a separate Shreveport case, Jose Ernesto Desantos was arrested after a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Mansfield Road and charged with hit-and-run driving, driving without a license and driving without insurance.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.
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Louisiana Crashes Kill Two, Injure Cyclist
Auto
— Oct 12, 2026
In Baton Rouge, a Jeep driver was arrested on vehicular-homicide and related charges after making a U-turn and killing a dirt-bike rider; police said her breath test was above the legal limit. Elsewhere in Louisiana, a motorcyclist died in a Lafourche Parish crash, while a Shreveport woman was arrested after a hit-and-run left a bicyclist seriously injured.
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LSU Campuses Expand Six-Year Physical Therapy Pathway
Health
— Oct 13, 2026
Two English non-league football clubs, Spennymoor Town and Folkestone Invicta, are recruiting first-team physiotherapists to provide player care, injury treatment and matchday medical support. Separately, Louisiana State University of Alexandria and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport have launched a six-year pathway combining a bachelor’s degree with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
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Shreveport Crime Cases Include Homicides, Assault, Arson
World
— Oct 9, 2026
Shreveport authorities arrested 38-year-old Sherrick Hill in connection with an intentionally set residential fire that led to the death of a 55-year-old woman. He faces second-degree murder, aggravated arson and obstruction of justice charges.
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Shreveport Red River Revel marks 50 years
Lifestyle
— Oct 8, 2026
Shreveport’s Red River Revel is marking its 50th anniversary with a two-weekend celebration of visual art, food and live music, continuing a festival that began as a one-time 1976 bicentennial event and grew into a regional tradition. Vendors, visitors and longtime volunteers describe the Revel as a cherished community gathering.
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Shreveport Boy, 13, Killed Shielding Sister
Shreveport, Louisiana
— Oct 4, 2026
Thirteen-year-old Sha’michal Russell was fatally shot while shielding his 3-year-old sister during gunfire at a Shreveport apartment complex; two other children were wounded, while his sister was unharmed. He will receive a posthumous Youth Heroism Award, and police have arrested two 19-year-old cousins in connection with the shooting.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 2h
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