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
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
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
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.html… MORE
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
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
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
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
Get ready – a cold arctic blast is about to blow through the ArkLaTex just in time for Christmas! Rain showers are expected the early part of this week in the Shreveport area – then Thursday the arctic air pushes into the region. Rain, changing to sleet is expected and snow is possible as well,…… MORE
Over 30,000 candles sold across the country, including in Shreveport have been recalled. Good Matters Three-Wick Candles have been recalled because of fire and laceration hazards, officials said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the candles can “burn at higher than usual temperatures” and the jars can break. A release stated that the candles were…… MORE
