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Shreveport  on list for worst life expectancy, report finds

Shreveport on list for worst life expectancy, report finds

 Where you live has a big impact on how long you live, a recent analysis of major U.S. metro areas finds. According to our news partners at KTAL NBC 6, those living in Bridgeport, CT and San Francisco have the highest life expectancies. Residents of Honolulu also ranked hi on the list. The Shreveport area,…MORE

Trending in Shreveport: “Lucky Girl Syndrome”

Trending in Shreveport: “Lucky Girl Syndrome”

The term “Lucky Girl Syndrome” has been trending in Shreveport and well, all over really.  The general idea is that good things will happen if you tell yourself everything always works out for you . . . and that in some mystical way, the deck is stacked in your favor. Some influencer did a TikTok video on…MORE

Antiques Roadshow is coming to Louisiana

Antiques Roadshow is coming to Louisiana

Part history lesson and part treasure hunt, the PBS series Antiques Roadshow is returning to Louisiana to kick off its 28th season on May 2, 2023. Fans of the show who have unusual items can enter to win tickets to visit on-set and have their item appraised when the show visits Baton Rouge in a few months. In…MORE

Hard labor sentences for 2 men who shot at Shreveport Police Sergeant 

Hard labor sentences for 2 men who shot at Shreveport Police Sergeant 

Two Shreveport men pleaded guilty to charges on Monday, January 9, and are facing years of prison time and hard labor after shots were fired at a Shreveport police officer in 2018. According to our news partners at KTAL NBC 6, Rodriguez Smith, 41, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a peace officer and possession…MORE

Louisiana Has The Lowest Life Expectancy

Louisiana Has The Lowest Life Expectancy

A new NiceRx study ranked all 50 states based on life expectancy, and Hawaii, Washington, and Minnesota came out on top, while Mississippi, West Virginia, and Louisiana ranked at the bottom. That’s about four years higher than the national average, which dropped for the second year in a row in 2021 to 76.4 years .…MORE

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

No winner in the latest Mega Millions drawing. That means the jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million! The numbers drawn late Tuesday were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be held Friday night. You can buy Mega Millions tickets at lottery retailers throughout the…MORE

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

1st Baby of 2023 In The ArkLaTex Shares His Birthday With His Mom

This is sweet story. The 1st baby born in Minden, near Shreveport, of 2023 shares his birthday with his momma! Baby Braylon is the son of Cristina Alexander and Brandon Evans, both of Gibsland. Cristina said, “My due date was on the second, and I had an appointment on the fourth. Everything was fine until New…MORE

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

Spring Like Severe Weather Coming to the Shreveport Area on Monday

What a way to start 2023 — with severe spring like weather for the Shreveport area and the ArkLaTex on Monday! According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6, The Storm Prediction Center has the entire ArkLaTex included in an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. This is number 3 on a scale of 1…MORE

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