Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:39:01 GMT
An American Cancer Society study is coming to the Ark-La-Tex. It's giving locals a chance to help unlock the mysteries of the illness. They are looking for 500 people in the Sheveport-Bossier area to participateMore >>
An American Cancer Society study is coming to the Ark-La-Tex. It's giving locals a chance to help unlock the mysteries of the illness. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:46:27 GMT
Two children, ages 7 and 5, were seriously injured after the motorized scooter they were riding collided with a car Wednesday in Bossier Parish.More >>
Two children, ages 7 and 5, were seriously injured after the motorized scooter they were riding collided with a car Wednesday in Bossier Parish.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:41:24 GMT
Hundreds turned out Wednesday morning for the funeral of Texarkana, Texas Police Officer William Sprague, who died Saturday as the result of a hit and run while he was on duty early Friday morning.More >>
Hundreds turned out Wednesday morning for the funeral of Texarkana, Texas Police Officer William Sprague, who died Saturday as the result of a hit and run while he was on duty early Friday morning.More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
The Shreveport Fire Department is offering some tips on how to be safe for the Fourth of July.
Fireworks on the Fourth of July is synonymous with summer fun and celebrating Independence Day but unsafe use of fireworks can cause serious injuries resulting emergency room treatment, permanent scarring, loss of vision, dismemberment, severe burns, lifelong disfigurement or even death.
"For those who choose to purchase fireworks from local vendors, firework sales continue through 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5", says Shreveport Chief of Fire Prevention Pat Dyas. "It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, ignite or explode fireworks in the city limits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m."
To report any fireworks issues citizens can call the non-emergency number for the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-BLUE(2583) extension 3.
SFD offers the following Safety Tips:
NEVER discharge fireworks indoors
NEVER allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks
ALWAYS have adult supervision
NEVER mix alcohol and fireworks use
ALWAYS have water handy (a garden hose or bucket)
NEVER pick up or try to re-ignite a Dud
ALWAYS light fireworks one at a time
NEVER ignite fireworks in any container
NEVER hold a firework in your hand to ignite it
NEVER place an ignited firework on any part of your body
NEVER point or throw fireworks at another person
ALWAYS obey local laws
For more information on fire or injury prevention issues call the Shreveport Fire Department Prevention Division at 318-673-6740.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushedMore >>
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.More >>
Shreveport Police Violent Crimes investigators arrested a Shreveport woman in connection to the death of a 3-year-old who was pronounced dead Monday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:46:27 GMT
Two children, ages 7 and 5, were seriously injured after the motorized scooter they were riding collided with a car Wednesday in Bossier Parish.More >>
Two children, ages 7 and 5, were seriously injured after the motorized scooter they were riding collided with a car Wednesday in Bossier Parish.More >>
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on theMore >>
A teen boy was arrested and charged with murder after his younger sister died. Detectives say he admitted practicing "WWE" moves on her, even after she said she was in pain.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:10:09 GMT
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon. WWL-TV in New Orleans says that the Grand Isle Fire Department is reporting a powerMore >>
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:39:01 GMT
An American Cancer Society study is coming to the Ark-La-Tex. It's giving locals a chance to help unlock the mysteries of the illness. They are looking for 500 people in the Sheveport-Bossier area to participateMore >>
An American Cancer Society study is coming to the Ark-La-Tex. It's giving locals a chance to help unlock the mysteries of the illness. More >>
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