Here's what other newsrooms across Shreveport-Bossier are reporting today. Each item links to the full story at its source.
- New federal task force targets violent crime in North Louisiana KTBS reports federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders will gather to announce the Gator Task Force, targeting violent crime and drug trafficking in North Louisiana. Read it at KTBS 3
- 2026 summer/fall burn bans issued in the ArkLaTex KSLA News 12 reports burn bans are in effect in some ArkLaTex areas due to dry conditions. Read it at KSLA News 12
- Hearing scheduled in Shreveport for Amazon data center project KTAL NBC 6 reports a hearing is scheduled for September 29 to address a challenge to the special use permit for an Amazon data center in Shreveport. Read it at KTAL NBC 6
- Six Shreveport mayoral candidates face voters at LGBTQ-hosted forum; Arceneaux absent KSLA News 12 reports six Shreveport mayoral candidates participated in an LGBTQ-hosted forum on September 27, with Arceneaux absent. Read it at KSLA News 12
- 3 arrested after multi-agency raid uncovers drugs, guns and counterfeit cash at Shreveport home KSLA News 12 reports three people were arrested after a multi-agency raid uncovered drugs, guns, and counterfeit cash at a Shreveport home. Read it at KSLA News 12
- Fiery crash kills 20-year-old in Bossier Parish KTAL NBC 6 reports a 20-year-old man died after his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire on Louisiana Highway 154 in Bossier Parish. Read it at KTAL NBC 6
- Week begins with heat and ends rainy and cooler KTAL NBC 6 reports the week begins with heat and ends with rainy, cooler weather, which may help alleviate drought and reduce burn bans. Read it at KTAL NBC 6
- 7 a.m. - Celebrating the ArkLaTex: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church opens annual pumpkin patch KTBS reports St. Luke’s United Methodist Church opens its annual pumpkin patch on September 27. Read it at KTBS 3