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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mayor Arceneaux to attend ‘Caddo Day' at Louisiana State Capitol
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux will travel to Baton Rouge this week to take part in Caddo Day at the state Capitol, joining around 70 local leaders and officials from both the city and parish. The goal is to share North Louisiana's priorities with state lawmakers and advocate for key legislation. Among the top issues on the agenda is a proposed state law targeting unlawful occupancy. If passed, individuals would have to demonstrate they have a legal right to be there, reversing the current assumption that someone can remain unless asked to leave. More Local News Shreveport has already implemented a similar ordinance that went into effect on April 3. Mayor Arceneaux says police have conducted over 50 property checks and made seven arrests related to unlawful occupancy. Officers plan to refine their approach moving forward to better identify and remove squatters during early-morning operations. The mayor is also reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for the city's summer internship programs. Applications are due this Friday. College students who are sophomores or above are eligible to apply for the Mayor's Internship Program, while high school students through college freshmen can apply through the Department of Community Development. Both applications are available on the City of Shreveport website. Mayor Arceneaux also addressed last week's SporTran bus explosion, describing the outcome as a 'miracle.' Thanks to the quick thinking and training of the bus driver, all passengers were safely evacuated before the explosion. The mayor praised both the driver and SporTran leadership for their calm, effective response in what could have been a deadly situation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Jesus' bus bursts into flames following massive explosion: video
A bus with the words "Call on Jesus" on its side was already engulfed in flames when an additional explosion sent debris flying, damaging nearby cars and businesses. "I felt that one," one man can be heard saying in witness video that captured the loud bang on Wednesday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bus appears to have been parked outside a Fresenius Kidney Care location, according to a sign next to it. The Shreveport Fire Department said in a media release the fire involved a SporTran bus, which is the city's public transit system. Crews found the "bus actively burning, with a relief valve open and flames erupting from one of the vehicle's compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks." Both police and fire crews quickly established a safety perimeter to keep people away, but shortly after arrival, the bus' "fuel tank ruptured, resulting in a rapid escalation of the fire and causing the bus to become fully involved in flames," the fire department said. 3 Men, 1 Teen Facing Multiple Charges In Louisiana For Riding Horses In Walmart "The rupture led to secondary damage affecting several nearby businesses, vehicles and the concrete pavement where the bus was stopped," the Shreveport Fire Department said in a statement. Read On The Fox News App It took 18 firefighters to get the flames under control, and no injuries were reported. $3B La Lawsuit Could 'Destroy' Gulf Energy Industry, Critics Warn, As State's Position Questioned The driver and all bus passengers safely exited, local KTAL News reported. "At this time, we do know there has been heavy damage and there has been damage to the street the bus was on, as well as damage to buildings on either side of the street: one on Dallas Center, one being an apartment complex," Daniel McDonnell from the Shreveport Fire Department told the TV station. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Neither the fire department nor a SporTran media contact immediately responded to Fox News Digital requests for article source: 'Jesus' bus bursts into flames following massive explosion: video
Fox News
17-04-2025
- Fox News
'Jesus' bus bursts into flames following massive explosion: video
A bus with the words "Call on Jesus" on its side was already engulfed in flames when an additional explosion sent debris flying, damaging nearby cars and businesses. "I felt that one," one man can be heard saying in witness video that captured the loud bang on Wednesday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bus appears to have been parked outside a Fresenius Kidney Care location, according to a sign next to it. Shreveport Fire Department said in a media release the fire involved a SporTran bus, which is the city's public transit system. Crews found the "bus actively burning, with a relief valve open and flames erupting from one of the vehicle's compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks." Both police and fire crews quickly established a safety perimeter to keep people away, but shortly after arrival the bus' "fuel tank ruptured, resulting in a rapid escalation of the fire and causing the bus to become fully involved in flames," the fire department said. "The rupture led to secondary damage affecting several nearby businesses, vehicles and the concrete pavement where the bus was stopped," Shreveport Fire Department said in a statement. It took 18 firefighters to get the flames under control, but no injuries were reported. The driver and all bus passengers safely exited, local KTAL News reported. "At this time, we do know there has been heavy damage and there has been damage to the street the bus was on, as well as damage to buildings on either side of the street: one on Dallas Center, one being an apartment complex," Daniel McDonnell from the Shreveport Fire Department told the TV station. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Neither the fire department nor a SporTran media contact immediately responded to Fox News Digital requests for comment.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shreveport's Mardi Gras season successful, safety measures praised
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – In his latest update, Mayor Tom Arceneaux reflected on a successful Mardi Gras season, citing improved weather and effective public safety measures. The city utilized 26 garbage packers and SporTran buses to maintain street access, ensuring smooth operations throughout the festivities. More local news The mayor also addressed the approval of speed cameras at 12 locations, a decision driven by resident complaints and traffic studies highlighting speeding concerns. Looking ahead, Arceneaux discussed an upcoming city council agenda item regarding a payment in lieu of taxes program to encourage downtown development. Additionally, he emphasized how the appointment of William 'Bill' Sabo as the new Director of Economic Development, plays a vital role in fostering small business growth, as recommended by the city's Small Business Task Force. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
