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Practical ways to give a gift card this holiday
Here are practical ways to give a gift card that make them better than most gifts under the tree.
These tips could help you avoid falling victim to fraud or a scam
The holidays are a time of giving. Unfortunately, it's also the time when crooks and scam artists come out in droves.
Best online deals in the final days before Christmas
Christmas is two weeks away and many shoppers are scrambling to get their shopping list finished.
Four reasons to give on Giving Tuesday
Perhaps the perfect gift you could give your loved one could be a gift to those in need
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Ruling could mean nearly $400 per water customer
Attorney says Shreveport still is overbilling and he’ll seek an injunction to get the city to stop that practice
Alternative to traditional health care gives patients options
That’s part of the reason for a surge in a new kind of care that could save patients hundreds of dollars — it’s called direct primary care.
Budget tool helps you save money for holidays
It’s estimated Americans will spend more than $1,000 during the holiday season.
Taxpayers say repeat work fuels perception of waste
With so much money being spent on construction projects in Shreveport, some people are watching out for potential government waste
Consignment sales offer discounted options for parents
Consignment shopping can be one of the best ways to stock up on fall and winter clothes.
SMILE! Low-cost dental care across the Ark-La-Tex
The ArkLaTex is home to a few low-cost or no-cost dental clinics
Rewarding kids without using money
It’s a debate many parents consider every day — whether or not to implement a reward system for a child’s good behavior.
Bossier Schools explain free/ reduced lunch, CEP programs
This school year, Bossier Parish Schools is stepping to help students with a free and reduced lunch program, along with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
Cutting costs on fall youth sports teams
As kids return to school — fall also marks the return of youth sports.
Cutting costs for college students
Sending your college-aged child back to school can be three times as expensive as sending school-aged students into the classroom.
Who’s hiring across the ArkLaTex
ArkLaTex Job Alerts!
Spending Smarter: DIY Back-to-School supplies
Get the kids ready to head back to school with these easy DIY ideas.
Ways to take advantage of Texas tax free weekend
When parents think of Back to School often times the first thing on their list is supplies or clothing — but stocking up on things your child needs throughout the entire school year could save you money — if you do it now.
Easy ways to find deals on back to school shopping
This time of year can put a strain on your pocket book with Back to School expenses.
8 ways to avoid going into debt while back-to-school shopping
Here are 10 essentials and 10 non-essentials; buy one, avoid the other
We went school supplies shopping at 3 different stores. Here’s how they compare
We want to help you save as much money as possible so we did some comparison shopping for you.
How to spend smarter on school supplies
The National Retail Federation says parents will spend more than ever on school supplies this year than ever before.
KSLA wants to help you save money and spend smarter
"Spending Smarter,"a new initiative focused on helping viewers save money, will be led by Adria Goins.
2019 ArkLaTex back-to-school starting dates, events, school supply lists and giveaways
Bookmark this page for the latest on school supply lists and giveaways
Junior League of Longview gears up for massive school supply drive
The Junior League of Longview is busy preparing for its complex back-to-school drive. This year marks the organization’s 26th annual School Supply Train.
Marshall ISD holding first ever “Pack the Bus” supply drive
Their goal is to supply school supplies for every elementary student in Marshall.
Where to find deals for National Chicken Wing Day
July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day.
Arkansas offers tax-free holiday August 3-4
Mississippi and Tennessee always have their tax-free holidays the last weekend in July, but Arkansas will have theirs on August 3-4, on the first weekend of the month.
Poultry producer adding 100+ jobs in Bienville, Lincoln
House of Raeford Farms replacing feed mill, upgrading chicken-processing plant and hatchery
Kroger backpack boosters supplying school supplies for children
Kroger is looking for the community’s help when it comes to getting kids ready to go back to school.
Southland Steel looking to hire welders for its new facility in Louisiana
Southland Steel Fabricators Inc. is looking to hire 70 welding positions for its new manufacturing facility in Amite, Louisiana.
‘7th Annual Bossier Back-to-School Giveaway’ at Northpoint Community Church
Are you ready for back-to-school shopping? A Bossier City church is helping out with a school supply and uniform giveaway.
Fred’s closing 129 more stores, including 7 in ArkLaTex
Discount retailer will be left with 3 stores in Louisiana, none in Arkansas and Texas
What to do when businesses intentionally raise prices during storms
When you’re already at your limit preparing for potentially dangerous weather to roll into your area, seeing prices on the goods you need to get you through the storm soaring above the amount you normally pay for them can be enough to put you over the edge.
SWEPCO bills to decrease due to federal tax cuts
This tax cut will save SWEPCO’s 231,000 Louisiana customers over $24 million in a three-month period.
Target offering teachers discounts on school supplies
Teachers can get a 15% discount on school supplies at Target.