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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
Not many people can say they’ve helped keep a country safe from terrorist attacks. Even fewer can say they’re still doing it at 84. But Dr. Betty Harris, born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana, isn’t most people. Dr. Harris grew up one of twelve children in a sharecropping family. By the time she was 16, she was off to Southern University. By 19, she had a chemistry degree. And that was just the beginning.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
SHREVEPORT, LAShreveport Police Intensify Efforts Against Illegal Squatting with New OrdinanceThe Shreveport Police Department is actively enforcing the city's new ordinance, which prohibits occupying structures deemed unfit for human habitation. This concentrated effort aims to eliminate illegal squatting and enhance community safety. In the past few weeks, with the new ordinance, police have been able to be more pro-active in enforcing squatter laws.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
SHREVEPORT, LAThe Shreveport Police Department's upcoming DWI checkpoint in west Shreveport on Friday, June 14, 2025, isn't just about enforcing laws; it's a vital effort to keep our community safe. Running from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following morning, this initiative underscores the serious risks associated with impaired driving and highlights the importance of responsible choices.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
BOSSIER CITY, LAIt seems it might be dark days for the once bright jewel Bossier City side on the Red River. There have been recent closings including Joe’s Crab Shack and Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar. And though there are a lot of vacant stores in the property, it just might the darkest hour before the dawn. There is still a lot of potential packed into the once thriving shopping and dining destination.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department will hold a seatbelt checkpoint in the city's eastern region. This initiative isn't just about issuing tickets; it's a vital effort to save lives and prevent devastating injuries on our roadways. Far too many fatalities and serious injuries in traffic crashes are a direct result of individuals not being properly restrained.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
The Shreveport Police Department is actively looking for two convicted sex offenders who haven't met their annual registration obligations. This is a direct violation of Louisiana Revised Statute 15:542, which outlines the requirements for the registration of sex offenders and child predators. The department emphasizes that upholding these registration laws is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
In 2025, Louisiana's legislative focus remains on enhancing road safety through stricter distracted driving laws. House Bill 519, introduced by State Representative Brian Glorioso, aims to prohibit the use of handheld wireless devices while driving, mandating hands-free operation instead. The bill has passed the House and is under Senate consideration . This legislation emphasizes safety by targeting manual device usage but does not address the nuances of autonomous driving technologies.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
A new nationwide study from Wolf River Electric ranked Louisiana 8th on the list of states most at risk for summer power outages. From 2019 to 2023, our state averaged 769 major outages during the summer months, with more than 3,600 total hours without electricity per year. While we’re no strangers to storm season, these numbers show how serious and sustained our blackout problems have become. Michigan topped the list with more than 12,000 summer outages and 34,000 hours in the dark.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith says the much-anticipated Monkhouse Drive substation is 99% complete. Smith told KEEL News on Friday morning, “Just a few minor things are left, like shifting a door, but we should be moving in within the next week.” That facility will soon serve as the permanent headquarters for Area 3, which covers West Shreveport. Next up is North Shreveport.
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3 weeks ago | 
710keel.com | Mike Martindale
The following group of individuals were taken into custody by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office over the weekend of May 30th- June 1st. The list here does not include all of the arrests and bookings that the Bossier Sheriff's Office had during that time period, but rather some of the more serious charges, including Domestic Abuse Battery, Illegal Purchase of a Firearm, multiple drug charges, and charges that mugshots were provided for.
