The Inquisitor

Why we’re launching a software development bootcamp in Shreveport

A few days ago Mayor Perkins and I announced the launch of CodeSHV, a software development “bootcamp” designed exclusively for Shreveport residents. The program offers an exciting opportunity for citizens to build new skills and earn greater incomes. And its launch represents a critical step in the expansion of Shreveport’s technology economy. ...
ACT Scores in Northwest Louisiana are seeing a drop

Each parish is given a composite score from that year’s testing period. Schools in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto and Webster parishes are seeing a drop in these scores. ...
Man backs vehicle into police officer

A Broussard, La., man is behind bars after he backed his vehicle into a police officer. On Saturday, Bossier City police officers were dispatched to the Residence Inn at 501 Traffic St. in reference to a disorderly person....
Haughton man damages cars, resists offcers

A Haughton man was arrested last week for damaging vehicles with an edged weapon and resisting offcers....
Arrest made in storage locker break-in

A Keithville man is charged with breaking into a storage unit and stealing thousands of dollars in property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
Undercover sting operation nets nine arrests for prostitution, pandering

The Bossier Sheriff-Police Narcotics/Vice Task Force arrested nine people in an undercover prostitution sting operation at a Bossier City hotel Oct. 1, charging five with pandering and promoting prostitution and four others with prostitution. ...

News

Shoplifter flees Dillard’s store in stolen vehicle from Texas

A Texas man was arrested last week on a theft charge and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. On Friday, Oct.

Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of business burglar

Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit have arrested a man believed to be responsible for committing multiple business burglaries in the Cedar Grove neighborhood.

Additional charges filed against Wilhite, accused child molester held without bond

Detectives with the Bossier City Police Department Juvenile Crimes Unit obtained additional arrest warrants for 52-year-old Stacey Glenn Wilhite of Bossier City for two counts of molestation of a j

Shreveport man accused of improper acts with juveniles

A Shreveport man is in jail charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and sexual battery, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Williams bond $2.25 million pending Grand Jury presentation

Shreveporter Tobias Williams, 31, arrested on three counts of second-degree murder in connection with slayings that occurred on October 6, 2020, in the 1500 block of Garden Street in Shreveport, is

Life

Veterans have to be shown they matter to a grateful nation

The Shreveport Bossier area has been the home to thousands of veterans, of which I am one. Veterans from all over the country, now call the Shreveport Bossier area, home.

By Prentiss Smith

SWEPCO donates 1,400 pounds of food to Food Bank of NW Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La., – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) donated 1,400 pounds of food and supplies to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana this week.

BPCC Foundation and Brookshires annonces new scholarship

The BPCC Foundation, Inc. has received a $20,000 private gift from Brookshire Grocery Company to establish a new scholarship for BPCC students.

Shreveport’s Prize Fest becomes world’s largest online film, music, food, fashion, startup festival

Shreveport, LA – Prize Fest, an online Film, Music, Food, Fashion and Startup Festival, announced its winners tonight in a live broadcasted awards show watched throughout the country and the world.

Shreveport Symphony presents free Family Concert & Chamber Music Concert - Oct. 24 & 25

The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is presenting two free outdoor concerts on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at Betty Virginia Park in Shreveport.

Columns & Opinions

Halloween Torch

In ancient times, the Celt dressed in trange costumes to scare the spirits that were killing the crops in the fal l.

By Kovels Antiques & Collecting By Terry And Kim Kovel

A Comfy Nest for Winter

Since it looks like this horrible coronavirus isn't going away soon, we might as well take a few steps to make our lives more comfortable over the winter. Here are some ideas:

By Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Data Breach Impacts 46,000 Veterans

A data breach occurred at the Department of Veterans Affairs when thieves attempted to divert medical payment funds at the Financial Services Center away from community hea lth care providers that

By Veterans Post By Freddy Groves

Is No Treat for Pets

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: Last year, my kids dumped out their trick-or-treat candy on the kitchen table to sort through. Halfway through it, they got distracted and left.

By Paw’s Corner By Sam Mazzotta