Category Archives: Blog – Don Wade & Roma

SWEPCO reporting power outages across the ArkLaTex

SWEPCO reporting power outages across the ArkLaTex

 SWEPCO customers across the region are dealing with power outages Monday in the wake of severe weather. KTBS-TV is reporting that the power outages were caused downed trees and powerlines and more than 4,400 customers were without service at 9 p.m.  And more customers experiencing power outages are expected as the storms continued to hit the…MORE

Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

Louisiana featuring Shreveport Shriners patient wins Rose Parade showmanship award

A former patient of Shreveport’s Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and 20 Louisiana queens rode on the float presented by Louisiana Travel at the Rose Parade on New Years. The Louisiana Office of Tourism, under the leadership of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, is the recipient of the Showmanship Award for most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment for the “Celebration…MORE

Have You Ever Driven Across The Scariest Bridge in Louisiana??

Have You Ever Driven Across The Scariest Bridge in Louisiana??

Some people are legit afraid of bridges. Luckily in the ArkLaTex and Shreveport area, our bridges aren’t too scary to drive across but, Louisiana does have a few – especially in the southern part of the state. The Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles is one of the scariest bridges, for a few reasons. It…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

ArkLaTex Leaders Urge Responsible Use Of Fireworks During New Years Celebrations

ArkLaTex Leaders Urge Responsible Use Of Fireworks During New Years Celebrations

With New Years often comes fireworks in the Shreveport area and throughout the ArkLaTex. The Bossier City Fire Department advises residents in Bossier City who plan to celebrate the holiday with fireworks to keep a few important tips in mind. Bossier City’s fireworks ordinance allows fireworks to be sold and set off within the city…MORE

Help Shreveport Police Find these Wallet Thieves

Help Shreveport Police Find these Wallet Thieves

 Shreveport Police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly took a wallet at WalMart on Mansfield Road in west Shreveport. Police say this happened on December 11th around 5:30pm – and it’s all caught on camera! A juvenile victim reportedly entered the store and while he was walking his wallet fell on the…MORE