Shreveport begins Phase 2 of Block by Block initiative
Shreveport began the second phase of its Block by Block Initiative on July 15, advancing two major infrastructure projects focused on neighborhoods and public assets.
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Shreveport City Council schedules Aug. 11 meeting
Shreveport City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 11 at Government Plaza, with an administrative conference set for the previous day.
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Chaunta Mero announces campaign for Shreveport mayor
Chaunta Mero announced her campaign for Shreveport mayor on July 2, adding a candidate to the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election.
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Shreveport launches Block by Block Phase 2 in Highland, Mooretown
Shreveport has begun Phase 2 of its Block by Block Initiative, with an estimated $2.5 million to $3 million in neighborhood projects.
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Shreveport business owner sues city, police over alleged property loss from towed car
Katherine Kennedy alleges more than $50,000 in business inventory and personal property was taken after her vehicle was repossessed in Shreveport. The city, police department and three officers are named defendants.
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Shreveport residents have until Aug. 7 to weigh in on 2026 HUD funding plan
Shreveport residents and local groups can comment through Aug. 7 on the city’s proposed 2026 plan for federal housing, homelessness and community-development funds.
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Shreveport-Bossier Gas Falls to $3.642 While Diesel Rises Above $5
Regular gas fell to $3.642 in the Shreveport-Bossier metro, while diesel rose to $5.024 in AAA’s August 1 check. Both remain above year-ago levels.
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Shreveport nonprofits face July 31 deadline for 2027 city grants
Shreveport nonprofits seeking 2027 city civic-appropriation support must submit six complete copies by 5 p.m. Friday, July 31. Late applications will not be reviewed.
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Shreveport-Bossier City Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular down to $3.374; diesel $4.229
Shreveport LA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s metro average (price as of 6/29/26): regular eased to $3.374; diesel to $4.229, down vs yesterday.
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Shreveport Daily Briefing for February 17, 2026
Shreveport, LA — February 17, 2026 — A weekend crash injures two children, Mardi Gras events wind down, and an arts nonprofit faces a pivotal vote.
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Shreveport Daily Brief: Fire Response, Traffic Incidents, and Mardi Gras Prep
Shreveport, LA — February 6, 2026 — Fire crews handled a warehouse blaze, police investigated recent crashes, and Mardi Gras preparations ramped up citywide.
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Shreveport Weekly News Wrap-Up: February 5, 2026
Shreveport, LA — February 5, 2026 — This week, Shreveport saw significant developments in local government, public safety, and community events.
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Shreveport Police Investigate Fourth Fatal Crash of 2026
Shreveport, LA — February 3, 2026 — The Shreveport Police Department is investigating the fourth fatal traffic crash in the city of Shreveport in 2026.
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Shreveport, LA Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:58 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Shreveport, LA: 28°F (Partly Cloudy) · Feels like 25°F · Humidity 50% · Wind 3 mph
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Shreveport Reopens I-49 After Winter Storm; Multiple Accidents Reported
Shreveport, LA — January 31, 2026 — Following the recent winter storm, Shreveport has reopened I-49, but multiple accidents have been reported, including a serious collision on …
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Shreveport, LA Weather Snapshot – January 31, 2026
5:38 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Shreveport, LA: 34°F (Clear) · Feels like 26°F · Humidity 37% · Wind 9 mph
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Shreveport Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Winter Storm Aftermath
Shreveport, LA — January 30, 2026 — The city continues to grapple with the aftermath of a severe winter storm, facing power outages, hazardous road conditions, and school closur…
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Shreveport’s Response to Recent Winter Storms and Community Developments
Shreveport, LA — January 28, 2026 — Shreveport continues to recover from recent winter storms, with school closures, infrastructure challenges, and community initiatives shaping…
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Shreveport Recovers from Winter Storm; Schools Reopen and Services Resume
Shreveport, LA — January 29, 2026 — After a major ice storm, Shreveport is returning to normal with schools reopening and city services resuming operations.
