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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher
A 17-year-old waiting for his school bus in Shreveport, Louisiana, was struck by a vehicle attempting to pass the stopped bus. The teen suffered a broken arm but is expected to recover fully. The driver of the vehicle was cited for multiple violations, including passing a stopped school bus and reckless operation. A Shreveport teen was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning while waiting for the school bus.
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yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher
A group of special retirees from northwest Louisiana made an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning news on April 11. Chimps from Chimp Haven appeared on national television Sunday morning in a special discussing the good life after years of work.
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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher
Chimp Haven residents were featured on CBS Sunday Morning. The sanctuary, located near Shreveport, Louisiana, houses over 330 chimpanzees. Chimp Haven provides a natural environment and specialized care for retired research chimps. A group of special retirees from northwest Louisiana made an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning news on April 11. Chimps from Chimp Haven appeared on national television Sunday morning in a special discussing the good life after years of work.
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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher
Caddo Parish is offering free rabies vaccinations and microchipping for pets. The event will take place on April 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Summer Grove Baptist Church. This service is free for Caddo Parish residents and available for dogs, cats, and ferrets on a first-come, first-served basis. Are your pets vaccinated for rabies? Well, if you are a Caddo Parish resident the parish will be offering free rabies shots and free microchipping.
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yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher
Parts of Shreveport are under a voluntary boil advisory Monday, April 14. The City of Shreveport’s Department of Water & Sewerage issued a voluntary boil advisory just after 5 p.m. Monday due to water main repairs. Affected areas includes:1000 block of West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop9400 and 9300 blocks of Blom Blvd. 9200 block of Hillside Ave.
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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher
Makenzie BoucherOn Monday, April 14, a Union Pacific Train experienced a partial derailment in downtown Shreveport. Makenzie BoucherOn Monday, April 14, a Union Pacific Train experienced a partial derailment in downtown Shreveport. Makenzie BoucherOn Monday, April 14, a Union Pacific Train experienced a partial derailment in downtown Shreveport. Makenzie BoucherOn Monday, April 14, a Union Pacific Train experienced a partial derailment in downtown Shreveport.
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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher
There is a possible train derailment in downtown Shreveport. Just after 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to Clyde Fant Parkway. At 1:45 p.m. there were 10 fire units and four police units on scene of a major accident.
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yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher
A Shreveport favorite is returning to the area but in a new zip code. After a year-long hiatus, Dripp Donuts announced that it will be re-opening in the iconic former Sweetport building later this spring. Caleb King, co-owner of Dripp Donuts said, "our target date is May 1."He continued, " When we saw that Sweetport was closing in December...
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shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher |Greg Hilburn |Presley Tyler
Phil and Kay Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" are facing serious health issues. Louisiana congressmen, led by Mike Johnson, support Trump's tariffs. A $4.2 billion low-carbon ammonia plant will be built in Ascension Parish. Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans are ranked among the unhealthiest U.S. cities. Shreveport residents protested against Trump and Musk in a "Hands Off!" rally. It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area.
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yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher |Greg Hilburn |Presley Tyler
It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. And if you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. 'Duck Dynasty' couple suffer serious health problems"Duck Dynasty" couple Phil and "Miss Kay" Robertson are both suffering serious health problems in which son Jase Robertson said the Louisiana family feared for his mother's life after a recent fall.
