SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - There shouldn't be any hang-ups if hunters and fishermen want to donate their catch to nonprofits that feed the hungry. Gov. Bobby Jindal on Tuesday signed a bill by KeithvilleMore >>
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - There shouldn't be any hang-ups if hunters and fishermen want to donate their catch to nonprofits that feed the hungry. Gov. Bobby Jindal on Tuesday signed a bill by KeithvilleMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:45:13 GMT
Preparations are under way 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 >>
Preparations are under way 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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:55:01 GMT
Louisiana State Police says it will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday in an effort to combat impaired driving in Webster Parish.More >>
Louisiana State Police says it will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday in an effort to combat impaired driving in Webster Parish.More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
Shreveport's nasty problem with sewerage overflows has city leaders looking for ways to fix it and avoid more fines from the federal government.
City Council Member, Michael Corbin tells KSLA News 12 that the Department of Justice and the city have been engaged in talks to figure out how much time and money will be needed to make the much needed repairs. One resource that could be tapped is you, the city's water customer. And if that's the case, you could see your water bill going up in the near future to offset the cost of repairs.
Corbin says the D.O.J. is likely to come down on the city with a strict mandate, and order some major repairs to the system to bring Shreveport into compliance with EPA standards.
This project is expected to cost 200 to 300 million dollars.
We asked Corbin if the city is prepared to spend that. He said "no", and added "there's no other way to say it. We're going to have to look at - where do we find the revenue to do this. Certainly, the citizens have heard about potential water rate increases, this is one way to do it, and something we'll be taking a strong look at over the next month."
Part of the failing infrastructure was repaired with money from a bond issue passed by voters in 2011. But Corbin says that only addressed about $100 million dollars of a $200 or 300 million dollar problem.
After city leaders and the feds agree on a time frame and cost for the project, more details of the plan will be made public.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:05:02 GMT
A driver trapped by a falling tree crashing down on his car as he headed down the road in Minden early Tuesday morning has been freed and rushed to the hospital.More >>
A driver trapped by a falling tree crashing down on his car as he headed down the road in Minden early Tuesday morning has been freed and rushed to the hospital.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:33:55 GMT
A lane on Westbound I-20 in Bossier City has been reopened between Old Minden Road and Airline Drive following multiple accidents Tuesday morning.More >>
A lane on Westbound I-20 in Bossier City has been reopened between Old Minden Road and Airline Drive following multiple accidents Tuesday morning.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has goneMore >>
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:50:06 GMT
An animal lover has been hailed a hero after he wrestled a suffocating cat from the squeeze of a boa constrictor with his bare hands. The unidentified man was alerted to the distressing scene after heMore >>
Incredible footage shows a man managing to pry a startled cat out of the suffocating clutch of a boa constrictor. Andres Gonzalez captured the footage on his cell phone in Costa Rica.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:10:44 GMT
WWL-TV reports there has been a possible explosion in Washington Parish early Tuesday morning. The station stated on its website officials are on their way to the town of Isabel to investigate. According toMore >>
There was a gas line explosion early Tuesday morning, according to Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal. The gas fire is out, but trees in the area are still burning. More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.More >>
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.More >>
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