Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City near Shreveport was a victim of the pandemic. The already struggling casino couldn’t survive after the initial state shutdown in 2020 and opted not to reopen when other state casinos in Louisiana did. The property has set empty for years now and has been sold and now resold. The…… MORE
Firefighters were on the scene of a fire on Tuesday that broke out in the old George’s Grill building near the Centenary College campus in Shreveport. Around 3:00 p.m. crews were called to the scene at 175 E. Kings Hwy. Dispatch records show more than 20 units responded to the fire. Follow our news partners…… MORE
Some let me in on a Spring Secret and I thought I would share it with you! Sam’s Club restaurant gift card deals Many of these Sam’s Club gift card deals sell out, so if you see something you like, hop on it fast. Plenty more restaurants are available for purchase at the Sam’s Club website and in your…… MORE
Bossier City Native, Emily Ward, is now headed to the March Madness NCAA National Championship!! LSU senior guard Emily Ward from Bossier Parish has become the first player from the region to join the LSU team. Though Ward had offers from various other colleges, it was always her dream to play for the Tigers, and…… MORE
Turns out alot of us in the Shreveport are lacking the same thing — confidence! And experts say there’s a easy way to fix that! Basically, fake it till you make it! A new poll found the average Shreveport resident feels insecure five times a day. But half of people who pretend to be confident…… MORE
Just a heads up to the many of us who frequently travel down south.… MORE
Question: Why is Crawfish so good? Answer: Crawfish are considered a delicacy for their sweet and succulent meat, as well as their unique flavor profile which often includes a slight hint of spiciness. The rich taste can be attributed to the Cajun-style seasoning used to prepare them, typically consisting of a blend of herbs, spices,…… MORE
On March 27, a shooting occurred at The Covenant Presbyterian School in Tennessee, resulting in the death of three adults and three children. Cynthia Peak, a substitute teacher and native of Leesville, was one of the victims. Peak grew up in Vernon Parish, attending Leesville High School until her family relocated to Shreveport during her…… MORE
A longtime employee at a water treatment plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana got fired and ARRESTED last week . . . for peeing in his town’s water supply. Donaldsonville is about halfway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. His name is Michael Mastin, and he’s 57. It’s not clear how many times he’s done it. But…… MORE
Everyone in the Shreveport area and throughout the ArkLaTex deals with SOME stress throughout the day, whether it’s serious stuff, or dumb stuff . . . like trying to avoid bumping into THAT neighbor while checking the mail. You know the one. WalletHub just put out a new study that ranked every state from the…… MORE
There’s a new grocery store in town and they already have customers lining up to shop, shop, and shop.
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…
The weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig has reportedly told employees that they’re shutting down operations. All locations will close . . . and more than 1,000 employees will be laid off. Jenny Craig was being shopped to investors for a while . . . either as a sale or to secure additional financing. …
A new restaurant opens today in Shreveport featuring Filipino cuisine.