Shreveport has fewer homicides, more sex crimes so far this year
(The Center Square) — Reported homicides in Shreveport have decreased for the fourth consecutive year, the city's police department said Monday, but this year... Read More.
Louisiana
Two ex-employees accuse Bourbon St. cabaret of ‘tip theft’
Two former nightclub employees are accusing a Bourbon Street establishment of “tip theft,” arguing it knowingly violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by imposing... Read More.
Public hearing Tuesday for new economic development district in Shreveport
(The Center Square) — The Shreveport City Council meets this week to discuss potential budget amendments and hold a public hearing on the new... Read More.
Bond commission working to convene early for New Orleans request
(The Center Square) − The State Bond Commission said Friday it is preparing to convene an emergency meeting next week to consider New Orleans’... Read More.
State Education Department defends challenge to recent law
(The Center Square) − The Louisiana Department of Education on Friday defended the right of private schools to challenge “Charlie’s Law,” even as the... Read More.
Records shows Shreveport City Council travel reimbursements
(The Center Square) – Records indicate that only two Shreveport City Council members have received travel reimbursements over the last three years for official... Read More.
SUNO faces lawsuit over discrimination, harassment
A public, historically Black university in New Orleans is under fire for discrimination, harassment and retaliation, according to a federal lawsuit filed last month.
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Commissioner credits lower crime to summer programs, provides $50,000 in funding
(The Center Square) – President Stormy Gage-Watts attributed the parish’s reduction in crime to the Safe Summer Program during commission discussion of providing an... Read More.
Shreveport police break ground on new substation
(The Center Square) – The Shreveport Police Department broke ground on the third police substation on Thursday at Cedar Grove Park.
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Redistricting: ‘Simple bill’ charged as ‘rigging an election’
(The Center Square) − Louisiana’s Legislature convened Thursday to fast-track a package of election bills that would shift the state’s 2026 congressional election calendar... Read More.
