Shreveport firefighters dispatched to blaze in Highland, two vacant homes destroyed

Crews with the Shreveport Fire Department were called to put out a fire in the Highland neighborhood on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 23.

  Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol

Congress is looking for answers as to how failed security preparations and delays in the response led to "a mad, angry mob invading this temple of our democracy."
  • COVID-19

TOP STORIES

  Surveillance video captures moments during deadly gun store shooting

  Teachers, daycare workers, and pregnant women now among those eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations in La.

  Homeowner’s insurance claims rolling in after winter storm

  Prophetic Voices holds live debate for Congressional District 2 candidates

The candidates invited to the debate are Claston Bernard, Senator Karen Carter Peterson, Senator Troy A. Carter, Gary Chambers and Mindy McConnell.
  • COVID-19

‘They went together’: Couple married 44 years die from COVID-19 just days apart

The couple's family is encouraging others to get vaccinated in hopes they can avoid pain and suffering at the hands of COVID-19.

Gov. Edwards issues statement on President Biden’s reduction in non-federal cost share for Hurricane Laura

LSU to hold make up days class canceled during winter weather

LPSO helicopter rolls before takeoff in St. Helena Parish

  LSU 2022 commit QB Walker Howard receives 5-star ranking

  Mayor Broome, BRPD Chief asks judge to release body camera footage of incident involving juvenile

  ONE-STOP-SHOP: Stats, links related to COVID-19

Man wanted for killing man in Zachary turns himself in, authorities say

  Cantrell: City of New Orleans must use reserve funds to continue security in the French Quarter

  • COVID-19

  US tops 500,000 virus deaths, matching the toll of 3 wars

After a year that has darkened doorways across the U.S., the pandemic has surpassed a milestone that once seemed unimaginable.

SPORTS

Grand slam by Dugas ignites explosion of runs in No. 11 LSU’s 16-7 win over La. Tech

  Jags outlast Alabama St., 75-66

GIRLS’ HS HOOPS: Regional Playoffs

Baton Rouge native Devin Ducote joins UCF football staff

  Lady Jags top Alabama St., 64-47

The Southern women’s basketball team jumped out to a 12-point lead against Alabama State and dominated throughout in the win at the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Monday, Feb. 22.

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Bone cancer survivor to join billionaire on SpaceX flight

Arrest made in Tangipahoa Parish double homicide

  Community Parade for veteran’s 100th Birthday

Pelicans rally from 24 down, top Celtics 120-115 in overtime

VIDEO: Gunshots from firing range shootout captured on cellphone at Metairie park

The sounds of Saturday’s shootout at Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie was caught on a cellphone by a girl at LaSalle Park
  • National

  Garland vows sharp focus on Capitol riot as attorney general

A federal appeals court judge who was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court in 2016, Garland appeared Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee and is widely expected to sail through his confirmation process with bipartisan support.

Mistakes too much for Tigers to overcome as they fall to Air Force 6-5

Coroner identifies three killed in shooting at Jefferson Gun Outlet

Juvenile arrested for negligent homicide

Pedestrian Killed in Livingston Parish Crash

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Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid Valentine’s Day scams

  BBB Scam Alert: Out-of-the-blue unemployment claim? It’s probably fraud

  Entergy being investigated after rise in utility bills