An obscure holiday to many in America. But for African Americans, the word Juneteenth sparks happiness, joy, and celebration. The holiday began in the Galveston, Texas area and commemorates June 19, 1865. The day that Union General Gordon Granger announced that all slaves were free in Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation in essence freed all slaves…… MORE
It’s the biggest party on the water in Northwest Louisiana… the 30th annual Cross Lake Floatilla! Come out Saturday June 19th to American Legion Post 14 @ 5315 South Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport for this all ages event — FOOD, FUN, MUSIC and MORE! For more info click here to visit the Cross Lake Floatilla Facebook…… MORE
The CenterPoint Red River Balloon Rally Presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism is a family-friendly event, featuring AEP Swepco kid zones, tethered balloon rides, and entertainment suitable for all ages. Each night has live entertainment, food and retail vendors, fireworks sponsored by Red River Bank, and of course the magical balloon glow at dusk, sponsored by TeamLogic IT and Stuart’s Integrated Services!…… MORE
May 25th is COVID Remembrance Day and we’re honoring and remembering those family members, friends and community leaders that we’ve lost to COVID-19. Click here to tell us about the person you’ve lost, that you want to feature on the COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Wall.… MORE
Due to the possibility of continued inclement weather this week, the location for three Bossier Parish graduation ceremonies is being changed: Monday, May 17 Benton High Graduation 7:30 p.m. *Commencement exercises being moved inside school gym 449 Fairburn Avenue Benton Tuesday, May 18 Bossier High School Graduation 7:00 p.m. *Commencement exercises being moved to…… MORE
Mudbug Madness Is BACK! What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renown Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a four-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug…… MORE
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Here are some random facts for you . . . 1. About two million years ago, there was a species of rodents that were as big as hippopotamuses. 2. The cartoon guy on a can of Pringles has a name . . . it’s Julius Pringles. 3. “Can You Feel…… MORE
KTBS for several months has been following a paper trail of public documents that pointed all fingers to Amazon’s plans to build a fulfillment center locally. Posted by KTBS 3 News on Wednesday, May 5, 2021… MORE
Here are some random facts for you . . . 1. Albert Einstein wasn’t the only scientist with that name. M.E. Einstein from Purdue University came up with the definitive equations for measuring how a pork carcass decomposes. And Rosemarie Einstein from the University of Leeds ran a study where she concluded that college students don’t like taking surveys. …… 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.