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Health

LDH: New action aims to increase monkeypox vaccine access

Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By Michael Simoneaux
The Louisiana Department of health says new actions are aiming to increase the number of Monkeypox vaccines available to the public.

Community

Shreveport bishop moving back to hometown after 31 years of service

Updated: 35 minutes ago
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By Tayler Davis
He’s moving to preach at a church in his hometown of Oakland.

Louisiana

Kindergartner with two mothers accepted into new private school

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Amanda Johnson
A child removed from a DeQuincy private school after being adopted by her aunts will be starting kindergarten at another Christian school, her mother announced on Facebook.

East Texas

Walk-On’s in Texarkana holds fundraiser for deputy shot in face while pulling over murder suspect

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Fred Gamble
There was a big law enforcement presence Wednesday, Aug. 10 at a Texarkana restaurant. Officers gathered to show support for a comrade injured in the line of duty.

Crime

Warrant issued for man accused of carjacking victim at knifepoint, cutting his neck

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Curtis Heyen and Doug Warner
Stolen car is a red Toyota Camry with Louisiana license plate 891ACC, officer says

COVID-19

LSU Health Shreveport holds COVID news conference

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton
Research experts, medical professionals, and community leaders will be giving an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louisiana

Lawyers plan to file lawsuit after toddler’s deadly overdose; will focus on DCFS

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
A group of lawyers said plans are being made to file a lawsuit with a focus on the Department of Children and Family Services following a 2-year-old’s deadly overdose.

News

LDH issues public health notice after 14,000 gallons of oil spill into Terrebonne Bay

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Bria Gremillion
Anyone who has been impacted can call 281-486-5511.

COVID-19

Weekly Report: Arkansas Dept. of Health monitoring COVID-19

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 6,463 new cases in the last week.

Crime

Juvenile wanted in connection to Texarkana shooting, 1 injured

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Alex Onken
Authorities have issued a warrant for the juvenile’s arrest.
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Back to School

Caddo Parish Public Schools holds annual Ring the Bell event to welcome students back to the classroom

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Destinee Patterson
The new school year is here, and to celebrate that new beginning, Caddo Parish Public Schools held a special bell ringing ceremony Wednesday morning (Aug 10).

Crime

Weapon charge nets man 5 years in prison

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton
A man who already had two felony convictions pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm.

Back to School

Bossier Parish Schools welcomes students for 2022-23 school year

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Destinee Patterson
First through 12th grade Bossier parish students rturn to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

East Texas

Plane fighting wildfire crashes into Lake Livingston, reportedly rescued by onlookers

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Stephanie Frazier
The Forest Service says that the pilot was quickly rescued from the lake and taken to shore and is being treated at the scene.

Crime

Arrest made over shooting that killed 1, hurt another near Bossier City school

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Rachael Thomas and Curtis Heyen
Authorities believe it was the result of an ongoing dispute between one of victims and a suspect

Louisiana

Silver Alert canceled after Jefferson Parish man with Alzheimer’s found safe

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Troopers with Louisiana State Police have canceled a Silver Alert on behalf of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department after a missing man with Alzheimer’s was found safe.

Back to School

Ouachita school buses getting cameras, route-tracking, and A/C

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By LaShanda McCuin
$2M dollars have been pre-approved to install the air conditioners

Crime

Man in hospital after incident in Chase Bank parking lot

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred at the Chase Bank on W. 70th Street and Raspberry Lane.

Education

School hopes to change how we learn, teach

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Cyndy McGrath and Roque Correa
A woman who was inspired by the freedom schools of the civil rights are, has created what she calls a thriving social ecosystem.

Political

Mayor Perkins files appeal regarding disqualification with Louisiana Supreme Court

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Daffney Dawson
Petition for writ of review was filed on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Louisiana

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says he plans to run for governor of Louisiana

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey and Alyssa Azzara
He plans to hit the campaign trail in January 2023.

Back to School

Safe Schools Louisiana App deployment in 5 additional parishes

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jojuana Phillips
Deployed in over 500 schools in parishes throughout the state, the Safe Schools Louisiana App is giving students a way to report concerns anonymously.

Local Politics

Tom Arceneaux holds ribbon cutting at campaign headquarters

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Destinee Patterson
The mayoral candidate mentioned the importance of everyone coming together.

News

City of Shreveport enlists outside help cleaning up trash along major roadways

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Michael Barnes
SEMS Inc. already works with LaDOTD on cleaning interstates late at night.

Back to School

All Webster Parish Public Schools now implementing panic buttons

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Tayler Davis
The schools have been utilizing RAVE for at least three years, but is now available at all Webster public schools.

Sports

Grambling State University welcomes new head volleyball coach

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Daffney Dawson
The university’s previous coach, Chelsey Lucas, was fired as the result of an internal investigation within the volleyball program.

Back to School

ArkLaTex organization works to distribute personal hygiene products to students in need

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By Destinee Patterson
Some students need more than a pencil and notebook to be ready for this year’s lesson plans.

Back to School

Tips for parents concerning monkeypox as kids head back to school

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By Kori Johnson
Monkeypox typically involves flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes, and a rash with bumps that are initially filled with fluid before scabbing over.

Louisiana

Entergy offering $150 bill credits to eligible customers

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Mykal Vincent
In the latest move to help stem what officials call “alarmingly high” bills, Entergy is offering a $150 credit to eligible customers.

Crime

87-year-old man kills himself when authorities come to execute child sex abuse warrant

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:19 AM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen
Detectives were conducting a felony investigation

Back to School

Karnack ISD welcomes students back for 2022-23 school year

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:18 AM CDT
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By Destinee Patterson
The district serves 130 students, pre-K through 8th grade.

News

Two NWLA cities to receive grant funding for infrastructure projects

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Senator Bill Cassidy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law implemented a 50% increase in funding for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure Sustainably and Equitably (RAISE) Grant program.

Local Politics

Arkansas lawmakers taking up tax cuts in special session

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:13 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus.

Louisiana

Netflix series on BR killing now streaming

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:03 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A Netflix series telling the story of a Baton Rouge teenager who killed his abusive father is now streaming.

Good News

Lieutenant governor honors two 107-year-old Shreveport residents

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
The lieutenant governor says it was a celebration he couldn’t miss.

National

School principal and athletic director step up to drive school buses

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By WTMJ Staff
A principal and athletic director of a Wisconsin high school have gotten commercial driver's licenses so they can help with the bus driver shortage.

National

‘I didn’t really learn anything’: COVID grads face college

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT
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By COLLIN BINKLEY
Colleges could see a surge in students unprepared for the demands of college-level work, education experts say.

News

Sabine Parish man dies when SUV overturns, ejecting him

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen
Vehicle traveled off the the roadway then down a ditch embankment

Crime

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office asking for help identifying funeral home burglary suspects

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:12 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff and Avery Gorman
A funeral home in Center was ransacked Friday night. Officials are asking the public to share information if they saw anything suspicious.

Crime

Shooting reported on Looney Street

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen and Scott Pace
Authorities on the scene said a juvenile shot himself in the buttocks

Louisiana

Kindergartner removed from private school because of same-sex parents

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Amma Siriboe
The parents were informed last week before school began Monday.

Traffic

Tank gets hung up on power lines, leading to spill and grass fire

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen
Power outage knocks out traffic lights at Hilry Huckaby III Avenue at Russell Road

Crime

Convicted child rapist sentenced to double life sentence

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A man from Shreveport who raped two preteen boys more than 10 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Louisiana

Authorities: Suspect in Lake Charles homicide had outstanding murder warrant from Natchitoches

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Johnathan Manning
Cox was arrested Friday in Lake Charles.

Crime

Sheriff: Wounded deputy will lose sight in one eye; doctors positive about his recovery

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen and Rachael Thomas
“That’s a miracle from God” that he’s alive, the sheriff added

Community

‘Ascension Underpass’ mural in downtown Shreveport now complete

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Michael Barnes
KSLA spoke with the brains behind the project, Ka’Davien Baylor. He talked about his inspiration for the artwork and how it felt for him to contribute to the beautification of downtown Shreveport.

Louisiana

Two vehicles involved in fatal wreck on Expressway Sunday morning

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
An 18-wheeler caught fire on the Alexandria side of the Expressway.

Crime

BCSO holds news conference following manhunt that ended in suspect shooting self

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton, Stacey Cameron and Fred Gamble
The suspect, who was on the run after shooting three people, and killing one was found dead in a vacant home.

Education

Southern and Grambling to March in National Battle of the Bands

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:12 PM CDT
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By Keiristin Wilbert
Grambling State University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band will march. Crowds will also see The Human Jukebox from Southern University march in the National Battle of the Bands.

Back to School

Healthy back-to-school lunch ideas

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
When it comes to packing school lunches, everyone can get into a rut. If your child gets sick of the same sandwich every day, here's what you can do.
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