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Melissa Kakareka
Recent Articles by Melissa
Mercy’s Closet helping fill need in Minden
A Webster Parish woman is doing what she can to help clothe people in Minden who are struggling financially.
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Melissa Kakareka
Published August 6, 2019 at 7:29 PM
Louisiana governor updates cyber summit on threat to his state’s school districts
In wake of attacks in 4 parishes, thousands of computers must be re-imaged before classes start
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 30, 2019 at 10:06 PM
Back-to-School Bash helps Red River Parish students
School supply giveaways help kids start class with the confidence of knowing they have everything they need on that first day
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 29, 2019 at 11:18 PM
Statistics reveal City Council districts with most crimes
Chief Raymond says in light of the resolution, there will be a noticeable increased law enforcement presence to answer the call for more policing.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 24, 2019 at 11:15 PM
Council approves District F policing resolution
The area’s councilman says he has a plan and will reveal more details later
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 23, 2019 at 10:43 PM
City Council to discuss policing of council District F
Councilman James Green represents the area that includes Mooretown, Hollywood Heights
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 22, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Barksdale Air Force Base family remembers slain airman
Hoban Hall was filled with emotions and tears Monday as members of the Barksdale community came together to remember Tech. Sgt. Perry Bailey.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 15, 2019 at 10:58 PM
Neighbors recall the walks a hit-and-run victim, his dog would take
Neighbors knew 79-year-old Rodney Self as the man with the cute little dachshund
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 10, 2019 at 11:23 PM
Shreveport council agrees to pursue investigation of city’s finance department
The Perkins administration had hoped to hold off until the external auditor’s report is final
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 9, 2019 at 11:05 PM
Shreveport OKs leasing C. Bickham Dickson Park to U.S. government
Tuesday, the city council agreed to lease C. Bickham Dickson Park to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 9, 2019 at 10:59 PM
4 Shreveport council members call for inquiry into city finance department
Their action comes after an auditor found the city failed to file its 2018 payroll tax forms on time with the state
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 8, 2019 at 9:55 PM
Shreveport voters might face bond election in November
The bond costs property owners 15 mills that would end if not approved by voters
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 8, 2019 at 9:54 PM
78 Caddo Sheriff’s Office personnel to begin using body cams
“We want people in our business," Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 3, 2019 at 9:15 PM
Caddo sheriff’s deputies starting longer patrol shifts
The change will let deputies ride through Shreveport neighborhoods more often, the sheriff says
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published July 2, 2019 at 10:42 PM
Fireworks sales expected to ramp up as Fourth of July nears
One operator says some of their prices have gone down this season
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Melissa Kakareka
Published July 1, 2019 at 10:41 PM
Corn shoveled to break ground for Every Man A King distillery
The projects includes plans for Every Man A King Distillery, The Revenir French Restaurant, a speakeasy, event space and more.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 26, 2019 at 10:55 PM
Louisiana Gov. Edwards talks education, veteran-owned businesses in NWLA
Governor John Bel Edwards spent over an hour with ArkLaTex teachers and school staff Tuesday.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 25, 2019 at 10:49 PM
Caddo Magnet junior earns perfect score on ACT college admissions test
15-year-old Emma Dong got a perfect 36 on the test this past June.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 24, 2019 at 10:48 PM
Postal inspectors working closely with SPD to investigate mailman’s death
U.S. attorney’s office looking at possibility of also bringing federal charges against man suspected of killing postal carrier
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 24, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Caddo commissioner wants welcome signs along Interstate 49
Parish to consider whether to spend $50,000 for one to catch motorists coming from Arkansas and another for traffic from DeSoto
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 17, 2019 at 10:47 PM
Shreveport City Council clarifies city’s food truck regulations
Only 7 food trucks have the proper permits to operate in the city
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 12, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Shreveport council prepares to vote on whether to repeal saggy pants ban
The Shreveport City Council looks poised to repeal a ban on wearing sagging pants below the waist Tuesday.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 11, 2019 at 5:16 AM
Shreveport-Bossier restaurants expect to sell crawfish through early July
These are the final weeks for this mudbug season
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 5, 2019 at 11:21 PM
Pleasant Hill teen named ‘World’s Best Hero’ for helping toddler on road
It’s all because he took the time to help an infant who he says was wandering down a busy road.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published June 5, 2019 at 8:01 AM
People on all sides of abortion debate react to Louisiana’s 'fetal heartbeat’ bill
The proposal bans abortions after six weeks once a fetal heartbeat can be detected
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 29, 2019 at 11:12 PM
30 years later, “Steel Magnolias” still drawing fans to Natchitoches
You can catch it Tuesday, Wednesday in Bossier City, Shreveport, Longview
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 20, 2019 at 11:11 PM
Bossier Crime Stoppers has new vehicle to increase community awareness
It sports GT radials, the pledge of allegiance and "In God We Trust"
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 14, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Safety at center of debate over Louisiana’s vehicle inspections
Getting your vehicle inspected could become a thing of the past in Louisiana
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 13, 2019 at 11:00 PM
Shreveport woman encourages you to ‘go teal’ for World Ovarian Cancer Day
What color are you wearing today?
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 7, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Museum of the Holy Shroud to open in Shreveport
Sacred and historic artifacts depicting the Shroud of Turin have a new home in Shreveport.
By
Melissa Kakareka
Published May 1, 2019 at 11:09 PM
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