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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

No winner in the latest Mega Millions drawing. That means the jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million! The numbers drawn late Tuesday were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be held Friday night. You can buy Mega Millions tickets at lottery retailers throughout the…MORE

Shreveport Doctors Talk About Damar Hamlin’s collapse

Shreveport Doctors Talk About Damar Hamlin’s collapse

 Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s collapse prompted questions about how common cardiac arrest is for athletes, particularly football players. Our news partners at KTAL NBC 6 talked to Dr. John Evans, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon at CHRISTUS Shreveport Bossier Health System. “Him playing football was probably unrelated to exactly what happened; he could have been on…MORE

SWEPCO reporting power outages across the ArkLaTex

SWEPCO reporting power outages across the ArkLaTex

 SWEPCO customers across the region are dealing with power outages Monday in the wake of severe weather. KTBS-TV is reporting that the power outages were caused downed trees and powerlines and more than 4,400 customers were without service at 9 p.m.  And more customers experiencing power outages are expected as the storms continued to hit the…MORE

Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

A former patient of Shreveport’s Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and 20 Louisiana queens rode on the float presented by Louisiana Travel at the Rose Parade on New Years. The Louisiana Office of Tourism, under the leadership of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, is the recipient of the Showmanship Award for most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment for the “Celebration…MORE

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

This is sweet story. The 1st baby born in Minden, near Shreveport, of 2023 shares his birthday with his momma! Baby Braylon is the son of Cristina Alexander and Brandon Evans, both of Gibsland. Cristina said, “My due date was on the second, and I had an appointment on the fourth. Everything was fine until New…MORE

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

What a way to start 2023 — with severe spring like weather for the Shreveport area and the ArkLaTex on Monday! According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6, The Storm Prediction Center has the entire ArkLaTex included in an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. This is number 3 on a scale of 1…MORE

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The Bossier Night Market returns this Saturday to the Shreveport Area!

The Bossier Night Market returns this Saturday to the Shreveport Area!

Louisiana’s First & Only Night Market Is back – The Bossier Night Market! 200+ Vendors and 13 Food Trucks to shop from, with over 75,000+ Twinkling Lights in an open air, outdoor environment. Free Admission and Free Parking AND The Largest Outdoor Vendor Event in the UNITED STATES! FIREWORKS at 9PM! Market Goods, 13 FOOD…