Explainer
Explainer: what the city’s water talk actually means for your block
A plain-English guide to what water infrastructure promises usually include, what residents should watch, and how to tell progress from polished language.
Story archive
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Local Government
Mayor says long-promised water fixes are finally moving from speeches to steel
At the State of the City address, Mayor Tom Arceneaux pointed to water infrastructure, drainage, and public works as core priorities, framing 2026 as the year Shreveport has to stop patching and start rebuilding.
Louisiana
Lao New Year celebration crash in south Louisiana leaves grief, questions, and a community reeling
A crash at a Lao New Year celebration in south Louisiana has left multiple people dead and many more injured, prompting mourning, investigation, and statewide attention.
Breaking
Bossier City police investigate Thompson Street shooting that left one person dead
Police in Bossier City are investigating a fatal shooting on Thompson Street as detectives work to piece together what happened and who may be involved.
Public Safety
One person hospitalized after duplex fire on Dillingham Avenue
A duplex fire in Shreveport sent one person to the hospital as crews worked the scene and investigators began sorting through the cause.
Explainer
Explainer: watch, warning, advisory, and the weather words folks mix up every spring
A quick guide to the alert terms that show up during severe weather season and what action each one should trigger.