United Way offers Child Protection Day Saturday at State Fair

United Way offers Child Protection Day Saturday at State Fair

Original release by: United Way of Louisiana 

United Way of Northwest Louisiana and New York Life Insurance Company are partnering for Child Protection Days at the State Fair of Louisiana every Saturday during the fair (Oct. 27-Nov. 13). 

2011 Shreveport Classic going down Sat. at Independence Stadium

2011 Shreveport Classic going down Sat. at Independence Stadium

Original release by: Shreveport Police Dept.

Shreveport-Bossier and the Shreveport Police Department are gearing up to provide a safe environment for residents and guests as they gather to watch the Jackson State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers square off in the 2011 Shreveport Classic.

Kick-off for the game is set for 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct.

BPCC hosting job fair on Oct. 28

BPCC hosting job fair on Oct. 28

Bossier Parish Community College will host its annual job fair from 12 - 3 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at its campus, located at 6220 E. Texas St. in Bossier City. The event will be in the Student Services Building.

Macaroni Kid hosting Fall Festival at Chick-Fil-A

Macaroni Kid hosting Fall Festival at Chick-Fil-A

Shreveport firefighter rescues puppy from burning home

Shreveport firefighter rescues puppy from burning home

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - A small puppy is saved from a burning home in Shreveport's Allendale neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Nearly a dozen Shreveport Fire units responded to a reported fire at a home in the 1800 block of St. Paul St., in Shreveport's Allendale neighborhood.

According to firefighters at the scene, the homeowner, her small child, grandfather and puppy were all inside the home at the time of the fire. The woman told firefighters at the scene that she awoke from her nap to the smell of smoke.

Bring 3 cans of food - get $3 off fair admission

Bring 3 cans of food - get $3 off fair admission

The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, State Fair of Louisiana and United Way of Northwest Louisiana are teaming up to provide a way for fair-goers to help those in need in our region and receive reduced admission to the fair.

Country singer Robert Mizzell to perform free concert

Country singer Robert Mizzell to perform free concert