Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bud is nearly a hurricane and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:23:28 GMT
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues. More >>
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues Wednesday. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:56 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:56:11 GMT
(RNN) - They came, they wailed, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
They came, they cried, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when the votes were counted and it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:41:28 GMT
A Shreveport special agent was recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wednesday.More >>
A Shreveport special agent was recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wednesday.More >>
BOSSIER CITY, LA (KSLA) -
The Bossier Casino Venture announced the successful closing of its project financing Thursday for the Margaritaville Resort Casino to be built in Bossier City.
Gremillion and Pou Marketing Account Coordinator Matt Dockendorf says construction on the $197 million casino and hotel resort is expected to begin immediately and last for about 16 months, with an expected opening date in June 2013. Houlihan Lokey and Macquarie Capital served as joint-bookrunners on the project financing.
Dockendorf says the resort will feature a 30,000 square foot, single-level gaming floor, unlike the other existing riverboat gaming facilities in the Shreveport-Bossier City market. The casino will include over 1,300 slot machines, 46 table games as well as the famous "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" bar. The project will also feature a 396-room, 18 story hotel, a 900-seat state of the art entertainment venue, spa and fitness center, outdoor pool deck and dining area, dramatic landscaping and four food & beverage outlets, including the trademark Margaritaville Restaurant.
"We are excited to begin construction on our Margaritaville Resort Casino, which will combine the care-free, island lifestyle theme of Margaritaville with a ‘Las Vegas' style gaming experience and enable the Shreveport-Bossier City gaming market to experience major growth," said Paul Alanis, President and Chief Executive Officer, and former Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Dockendorf says Margaritaville will be the sixth casino in the Shreveport-Bossier City gaming market and the first new facility in more than a decade. Dockendorf says the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City will be the third and largest Margaritaville-themed casino, with one location open in Las Vegas, Nevada and another expected to open within the next few months in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Margaritaville Resort Casino project will be located on the Red River.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:23:59 GMT
(RNN) Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc. and banks who were underwriters for the social network, including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook'sMore >>
Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc., and banks who were underwriters for the social network - including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook's initial public offering, Reuters reports.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:42:54 GMT
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget andMore >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it.More >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it. (5/22/12)More >>
Congratulations to KSLA News 12's Tracy Clemons, who tied the knot Saturday afternoon, exchanging vows with Jessyca Davis at the Scottish Rite Temple in Shreveport.More >>
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