Misty Castile

1 week ago | shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Misty Castile |Jimmy Watson

Louisiana ranked last on U.S. News & World Report's "Best States for 2025" list. Joe's Crab Shack at the Louisiana Boardwalk has closed. Caddo Parish restaurant inspections revealed issues with decomposed chicken. Louisiana is predicted to have a hotter-than-average summer. Parkway High School hired Brittney Dukes as the new girls basketball coach. It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area.

2 weeks ago | shreveporttimes.com | Misty Castile

Three Caddo Parish restaurants had three or more critical health violations during the week of May 18-24, 2025. Ono's Hawaiian, Common Ground Community, and The Noble Savage were cited for issues ranging from improper food storage to unsanitary conditions. All critical violations were reportedly corrected on-site during the inspections. The Louisiana Department of Health's online dashboard provides detailed inspection reports with a seven-day delay.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Misty Castile

• Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson died at age 79, with prior diagnoses of Alzheimer's and a blood disorder. • The inaugural Great Louisiana Fair will run from May 30 to June 15 in Bossier City. • The reportedly haunted Annabelle doll is on tour across the United States, with a recent stop in San Antonio. • Nine Louisiana cities will host "No Kings" protests during President Trump's military parade on Flag Day, June 14.

1 month ago | shreveporttimes.com | Misty Castile

Five Caddo Parish restaurants had two or more critical health violations during the week of May 11-17, 2025. Critical violations are those more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness. Some violations, such as unclean equipment and employee beverages in food prep areas, were corrected on-site. The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of May 11-17, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health.

1 month ago | shreveporttimes.com | Misty Castile

Three Caddo Parish restaurants had multiple critical health violations during the week of May 4-10, 2025. Rascals Restaurant had improperly stored food and lacked a current food safety certificate. Springlake Rehab had raw meat stored next to other foods and a recurring gnat problem. Moma's International Market had raw chicken stored next to ice cream. The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of May 4-10, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health.