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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mayor Arceneaux: Traffic cameras are not a money grab
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The City of Shreveport has approved a contract to install speed cameras throughout Caddo Parish. Mayor Tom Arceneaux says this measure is purely constituent driven and twelve sites are under consideration. He says these are areas with some of the worst speeding zones in the city, according to studies by 'Blue Line Solutions.' They say that in some of these locations, as many as 50,000 people are driving 11 mph over the speed limit. 'What we expect is that once the cameras are there, there will be a very high degree of compliance with the speed limit, and therefore, we will issue fewer tickets over time. So, we don't anticipate that a lot of money or revenue coming in. I've been accused of making a money grab. This is not a money grab, we do not expect a lot, long term, we do not expect a lot of revenue because we expect that there will be compliance, which is what we have found in the school zones,' explains Mayor Arceneaux. Pothole problems, Mardi Gras rules, La. utility fraud legislation – One on One with Mayor Arceneaux He says the city has mostly received complaints about the school zone camera, citing tickets during non-school hours. However, they have not received many complaints about inaccurate cameras. During his visit to our studio, Mayor Arceneaux also discussed success during the city's Mardi Gras season, and he says he expects this coming weekend to be successful for the Krewe of Highland and Gemini parades as well. He also touched on the latest developments on the issue of squatters. On March 11th, Arceneaux and the city attorney will introduce legislation during a Property Standards Committee meeting to amend the property standards code to give police the authority to move in and remove squatters occupying abandoned buildings. The legislation will be up for passage on March 25th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Nice Mardi Gras weekend & STORMS on Tuesday!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – We have had some weather across the ArkLaTex so far this week. It will continue through Mardi Gras weekend. Strong to possibly severe storms are now looking possible on Tuesday. Krewe of Gemini? The Mardi Gras festivities begin on Saturday with the Krewe of Gemini parade. I'd expect to see plenty of sunshine with afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. We could see temperatures ease into the lower 70s after sunset. Krewe of Highland? The weather will also cooperate for this Sunday's Krewe of Highland parade, although it will be a little bit cooler. Expect a partly cloudy sky next Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low 70s. A disturbance could bring some rain on Sunday night but it is looking doubtful that it will arrive soon enough to impact the parade. Tuesday Storms: It now appears that we could see some strong to severe storms on Tuesday as a rather strong disturbance moves through the middle of the country. As of right now, it appears that we could see a marginal to slight severe weather risk. SPC does have a risk area out for all of the ArkLaTex on Tuesday. The storms will likely leave behind a decent amount of rain as most of the area will receive around one inch. 10-Day Forecast: Your 10-day forecast shows the dry and pleasant weather will continue through the weekend. Daytime highs will likely remain in the 70s and could flirt with 80 on Saturday. Highs will ease into the 60s during the last half of next week. Overnight lows will likely remain above normal in the 40s and 50s. We will see a slight chance of rain on Sunday night into Monday. Thunderstorms are looking promising on Tuesday with severe weather possible. The rest of next week is looking dry and mild with plenty of 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Nice Mardi Gras weekend then some rain!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A pleasant weather pattern has settled into the ArkLaTex and it appears that it will last through this weekend's Mardi Gras festivities. Rain will return on Sunday night with the threat continuing through Tuesday. Krewe of Gemini? The Mardi Gras festivities begin on Saturday with the Krewe of Gemini parade. I'd expect to see plenty of sunshine with afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. We could see temperatures ease into the lower 70s after sunset. Krewe of Highland? The weather will also cooperate for this Sunday's Krewe of Highland parade, although it will be a little bit cooler. Expect a partly cloudy sky next Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low 70s. Models are still indicating some rain will be possible this Sunday night, so keep that on the radar in case this disturbance arrives a little sooner. This chance of rain could linger into next Tuesday with much of the area eventually receiving close to one inch of rain. 10-Day Forecast: Your 10-day forecast shows that the well above normal temperatures will continue through the first half of next week with highs most days in the 70s. Lows will mainly be in the 40s and 50s. A series of disturbances could bring some rain and possibly a few thunderstorms from Sunday night through next Tuesday. Next week will end with cooler temperatures as highs will ease into the 60s and lows will fall into the 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mardi Gras weather: Pretty much PERFECT..so far
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A very pleasant weather pattern is settling into the ArkLaTex today and it will likely stick around through next weekend. That is great news for what is going to be a very busy Mardi Gras weekend. Krewe of Gemini? The Mardi Gras festivities begin on Saturday with the Krewe of Gemini parade. I'd expect to see plenty of sunshine with afternoon temperatures in the 70s. We could see temperatures ease into the upper 60s after sunset. Krewe of Highland? The weather will also cooperate for this Sunday's Krewe of Highland parade, although it will be a little bit cooler. Expect a partly cloudy sky next Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low 70s. Models are still indicating a little rain will be possible this Sunday night, so keep that on the radar in case this disturbance arrives a little sooner. 10-Day Forecast: Your 10-day forecast shows that the pleasant temperatures will likely stick around through all of this week. Daytime highs will likely remain in the 70s. Overnight lows will mainly be in the 40s and 50s. Don't expect much rain. Our only chance will be a slight chance on Wednesday night. Our next best chance of rain will return next Sunday night and could last on and off through next Tuesday. Temperatures will cool slightly into the 60s for highs during the first half of next week. Overnight lows next week will mainly be in the 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mardi Gras weather update: Still looking dry!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Except for a little rain possible this Saturday night and Sunday morning, we will not have any real weather concerns through next weekend. What can we expect for our two big Mardi Gras weekends? Krewe of Centaur: The weather for this Saturday's Krewe of Centaur parade is looking dry, but chilly. We will probably see a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Parade temperatures will probably begin in the lower 50s. They will drop through the 40s during the parade. Prepare to bundle up some. Krewe of Gemini? Next Saturday's Krewe of Gemini Parade will probably have some warmer weather. As of right now, it still appears that we will stay dry with a partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will begin in the low 70s and end somewhere in the 60s. Krewe of Highland? The weather will also cooperate for next Sunday's Krewe of Highland parade, although it will be a bit cooler. Expect a partly cloudy sky next Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low to middle 60s. Models are still indicating a little rain will be possible next Sunday & Monday night, so keep that on the radar in case this disturbance arrives a little sooner. 10-Day Forecast: Your 10-day forecast still shows that the ArkLaTex can expect a rather quiet period of weather next week. Rain will be possible over much of the area on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Dry weather will return on Sunday and could linger through all of next week. We may close the period with a chance of rain next Sunday night and Monday. Temperatures will finally return to near or above normal levels. Highs will warm into the 50s this weekend, the 60s on Monday, and the 70s during the middle of next week. Overnight lows will begin the period in the 20s. They will warm into the 40s and 50s next 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
