Northwest Louisiana Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and the CEO’s Have Put Out A PSA

CEO’s at three major hospitals serving Shreveport issued a joint PSA, urging citizens to assess their medical needs before visiting ER’s because they have all become overwhelmed by minor medical cases. Instead of visiting ER’s for minor issues, hospitals are encouraging the use of immediate care centers. Willis Knighton has seven urgent care clinics in Shreveport…MORE

Extreme Cold Weather Is Here All Day Today in Shreveport

Arctic air and a piercing winds will continue the arctic weather today in Shreveport and the ArkLaTex. According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6, No snow but the sun will shine down today: In addition to the very cold air it is desert dry outside and that will bring the sun out today. A…MORE

The $3,000 New Beginnings Sweepstakes

We’re giving people in the Shreveport area and all across the ArkLaTex the chance to enter the $3,000 New Beginnings Sweepstakes! Start the year with $3,000 cash in our New Beginnings Giveaway! A new year, and a new you! One winner will receive $3,000 cash to spend on a new venture, from revamping their wardrobe…MORE

Thousands Without Power in The ArkLaTex This Morning

After the arctic blast ripped through Shreveport and the entire ArkLaTex region yesterday and overnight, thousands are waking up in the dark and cold this morning. Early Friday, SWEPCO reported more than 8,000 customers in the area without service, likely due to strong winds that resulted in downed power lines. According to KTBS-TV, when extreme weather rolls…MORE

How To Keep Your Car Safe During the ArkLaTex Deep Freeze

We’ve all heard about the Ps — people, pets, pipes, and plants. But is your vehicle prepared for the extreme cold? Patrick Dennis from our partners at KTBS-TV has more info on how to keep your car safe: https://www.ktbs.com/weather/winter-weather/winter-weather-tips-for-your-vehicle/article_46c88850-8111-11ed-9a72-73154c5ed219.htmlMORE

WEATHER WARNINGS In Effect Due To Extreme Cold Temps for Shreveport and all of the ArkLaTex

With the extreme cold temperatures coming to the ArkLaTex this week and dangerous temps, the National Weather Service has issued several weather warnings and advisories for our area. HARD FREEZE WARNING for all of the ArkLaTex. …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY… …HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING…MORE

Gifts Nobody In Shreveport Wants

Oh gosh we all have that one person in our life that is hard to shop for – and sometimes you may be wondering what to buy for that person that is super hard to shop for! Here are a few things to NOT buy for that hard to buy for person in Shreveport. According…MORE

Recall issued for frozen chicken entrees sold at Walmart in Louisiana and Texas

If you’ve shopped for groceries at WalMart recently and have bought some frozen chicken entrees listen up! InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises, Inc. is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat Crispy Chicken with Almonds because it may contain shrimp that was not listed on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The…MORE

Fire At Keithville Home Near Shreveport Leaves Large Boa Burned and Injured

Firefighters in Keithville responded to a fire over with multiple pets over the weekend. Crews say multiple dogs, cats, turtles and rabbits were caged inside the house. Firefighters worked to rescue the animals while they put out the flames. A six foot 30lb albino boa constrictor was found with some minor surface burns and was…MORE