Category Archives: Magic Blog

It’s Happening!  Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana

It’s Happening! Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana

It’s one of the best places on earth BUC-EE’s! I mean you have to stop on every trip to Dallas, right?! Now, we me finally be getting our own in Louisiana. That’s the good news — the bad news, it won’t be in Shreveport. Buc-ee’s is rumored to be in the works to build one…MORE

Are People in Shreveport Eating Their Christmas Trees?

Are People in Shreveport Eating Their Christmas Trees?

If you had a real Christmas tree this year in Shreveport, you may be thinking about how you’re going to dispose of it.  Well, here’s a reminder:  You can totally just EAT it.  A few years back we heard about an “artisan baker and cook” in the U.K. who wrote a book called “How to Eat Your Christmas…MORE

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

No winner in the latest Mega Millions drawing. That means the jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million! The numbers drawn late Tuesday were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be held Friday night. You can buy Mega Millions tickets at lottery retailers throughout the…MORE

A Look Back At 2022 In Shreveport with Lynn Vance

A Look Back At 2022 In Shreveport with Lynn Vance

Our community asked for more local good news, and KTAL NBC 6’s and Q97.3’s Lynn Vance started Something Good with Lynn Vance. Here are some of Lynn’s favorite moments and stories from the Shreveport area and the ArkLaTex in 2022! 1. Downtown I-20 underpass coming alive with color 2. Pick me up: Mystery rocks spread smiles in…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