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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ramp closure in south Shreveport for morning hours. Check out where and when
South Shreveport residents will see a change in traffic this month with continued work on the Interstate 49 southbound off-ramp. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, work on the Southern Loop off-ramp will result in the ramp closure starting July 7 through July 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. DOTD said this is necessary to allow for construction on the new adjacent lane at the off-ramp. The purpose of this project is to provide increased traffic capacity at the off-ramp in an effort to improve safety by decreasing congestion and back-ups. According to DOTD, this entire project is expected to be complete in Fall 2025. More: New project coming to improve south Caddo Parish traffic. Check out road construction Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: South Shreveport I-49 ramp closure set for for morning hours
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
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Which legendary Mexican restaurant in Shreveport closed its doors Monday morning?
A popular Tex-Mex chain has announced its closing another location in Shreveport. On Monday, June 23 the Posados Cafe located at Mansfield Rd. closed with a note posted to the door stating that the store is now closed. The note stated, "sorry this location is closed. Please visit Bossier City location on Old Minden Rd." In February 2023, the Posados East Bert Kouns Industrial Drive location closed. To check out Posados Cafe, visit its one remaining location in northwest Louisiana at 1703 Old Minden Rd. More: Which legendary Mexican restaurant in Shreveport closed its doors this week? Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Which legendary Mexican restaurant in Shreveport closed its doors Monday morning?
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Amnesty Day to be held this month by the Shreveport City Marshal's Office. Here's what you need to know
The Shreveport City Marshal's Office is hosting its annual amnesty day later this month. On Saturday, June 21, the Shreveport City Marshal's Office will host its annual Amnesty Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shreveport City Courthouse. This will allow anyone who has outstanding warrants through the Shreveport City Court to have their warrants recalled and a new court date scheduled without fear of being arrested or additional fees. Also, anyone with delinquent fines can get a new payment schedule. According to the marshal's office, this is only for warrants and fines issued through Shreveport City Courts. Warrants that involve Domestic Abuse Battery, Battery of a Dating Partner, DWI's and probation will not be recalled and must post a bond. Marshal James Jefferson encourages anyone who thinks that they may have an outstanding warrant or delinquent fines to take advantage of this opportunity. Individuals must come in person with their ID. More: Three more escaped New Orleans inmates have been caught, while two still remain at large Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Amnesty Day to be held this month by the Shreveport City Marshal's Office. Here's what you need to know
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development opens off-ramp on I-20 in Bossier City
The major rehabilitation project on I-20 in Bossier City has hit another milestone. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has reopened the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Industrial Drive (LA 782-2). "The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City has hit an additional milestone with the reopening of another newly built ramp, as well as the start of reconstruction on another," DOTD said in a news release The eastbound on and off-ramps at Airline Drive will remain closed as this $123 million investment project continues, According to the DOTD. This will allow for contractors to demolish the existing ramps and build new ones. This ramp closure is anticipated to take four months. The I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Barksdale Boulevard (US 71) is currently closed and undergoing demolition in preparation for a complete facelift in the form of a full reconstruction. The I-20 eastbound on and off-ramps at the Old Minden Road (LA 72) interchange were recently reopened, with the westbound ramps being prepped for opening soon. DOTD said work continues on concrete paving of the interstate travel lanes, as well as extensive nighttime concrete panel repair on sections of I-20 outside of the full rehab zone. DOTD reminds commercial motor vehicles such as 18-wheelers that they are currently prohibited under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:327 from driving through the rehab work zone because of narrow lane widths. More: Louisiana DOTD updates I-20 rehabilitation project with on-off ramp openings, closures Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: DOTD opens Industrial Dive off-ramp on I-20 in Bossier City
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Captain Shreve student arrested for allegedly bringing a handgun to school
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has placed a Captain Shreve student in custody after he allegedly brought a gun to school. According to Caddo Parish School District, a weapon was discovered on campus April 17, after a student reported the concern to a staff member. The staff member immediately contacted the School Resource Officer (SRO), and an investigation was initiated in collaboration with school administration and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. Caddo Parish School District said, "We are grateful for the student who came forward to report the concern and the rapid response by school staff and law enforcement." The 15-year-old student was quickly located without incident and taken into custody. According to the sheriff's office, when located officers discovered the handgun. The student was arrested and taken to detectives' office, where his legal guardian was present and read his Miranda rights. The student was transferred to Caddo Juvenile Detention Center, where he has been charged with two offenses: illegal possession of a firearm in a gun-free zone and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Caddo Parish School District said, "We remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff at Captain Shreve and across our district." More: Shreveport teen, 17, struck, injured by vehicle while waiting for school bus Tuesday morning Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Captain Shreve student arrested for allegedly bringing a handgun to school
