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6 days 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.
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4 weeks ago | 
usatoday.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Greg Hilburn
• Louisiana ranked last in U.S. News & World Report's "Best States for 2025" list. It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. If you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. U.S. News & World Report has released a list of the "Best States for 2025," in which all 50 states are ranked. On U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the "Best States for 2025," Louisiana came in last at number 50.
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1 month ago | 
clarionledger.com | Presley Tyler |Bonnie Bolden
Walmart plans to update over 650 stores and build or convert over 150 more in 2025. Renovations will include expanded online pickup and delivery, wider aisles, and new private pharmacy areas. The "Stores of the Future" project aims to create a more streamlined and sustainable shopping experience. Sixteen Walmart stores in Mississippi are slated for remodeling as part of this initiative. Walmart has announced plans to update and improve over 650 stores across 47 states in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Presley Tyler |Bonnie Bolden
Walmart has announced plans to update and improve over 650 stores across 47 states in 2025. Walmart's "Store of the Future" project also includes plans to build and convert over 150 stores. Walmart directly employs approximately 1.6 million individuals, and the company's new project will create tens of thousands more jobs, according to a news release.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Ian Robinson |Greg Hilburn
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. Trump teased idea of DOGE stimulus checks in fundraising email. But will payments be sent? Recently, the Trump Administration has teased the prospect of DOGE stimulus checks via emails to supporters.
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1 month ago | 
shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Ian Robinson |Greg Hilburn
President Trump suggested the possibility of DOGE stimulus checks in a recent fundraising email, though Congressional approval would be required. Louisiana is considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, joining 11 other states. A Louisiana bill proposing to eliminate state income tax on overtime pay is under consideration. A bill to end Louisiana's annual vehicle safety inspection sticker program was rejected by a House committee.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Greg Hilburn |Ian Robinson
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. How medical marijuana has changed in Louisiana: These 7 laws have passed in 2025Several bills regarding marijuana were introduced and passed in Louisiana between the 2022 and 2024 legislative sessions, with some enacted into law and others killed or still pending at various legislative levels.
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1 month ago | 
shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher |Presley Tyler |Greg Hilburn |Ian Robinson
Seven new marijuana-related laws were enacted in Louisiana during recent legislative sessions. Louisiana Representative Larry Bagley is making a third attempt to eliminate the state's vehicle inspection sticker. Louisiana holds significant power in the U.S. House with Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. LSU Health Shreveport Chancellor David Guzick resigned after two years. A bill proposes recognizing gold and silver as currency in Louisiana.
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1 month ago | 
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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1 month ago | 
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.
