Good morning, Shreveport.

Former state Rep. Kenny Cox, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and 9/11 hero, lost his home in a Mansfield fire on Sept.

9, 8:29 a.m.—his daughter sustained serious burns and two small dogs died.

State Farm issued a $5 billion dividend refund to auto policyholders nationwide, with Louisiana customers receiving an average of $138 per vehicle.

Eligible customers with 2025 coverage saw payments begin yesterday and will continue receiving them through the fall.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office warned residents of scam home warranty letters that falsely list Sheriff Julian C.

Whittington’s name and authentic property details+ one Bossier resident received a suspicious notice from an entity identifying itself as 'The Home Warranty Department' with no verifiable business information.

Louisiana named 229 National Merit semifinalists after the PSAT, with 15 coming from Caddo Magnet (a Shreveport school) and 29 from north Louisiana, marking a notable achievement for the region.

Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 issued a boil advisory today after a contractor damaged a 2-inch water line near Hwy 614 and Stewart Road in Haughton.

Crews completed repairs and are testing water samples (submitted to the state lab) until officials lift the advisory.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air a new documentary on Monday, Sept.

14 at 7 p.m. on KLTS Channel 24 — the film follows Billy Cannon’s rise, fall, and redemption in a compelling look at his legendary career.

Roy Lang III previewed Shreveport area prep football games, noting that Loyola will host its first District 1-5A team at home in 10 years while spreads for various matchups are set for today and tomorrow — his guide offers odds and predictions for local contests.

In Week 1 high school football matches played on Friday, Sept.

4, Christian Maxie starred with a record-setting performance while Evangel’s Peyton Houston threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns at Independence Stadium in Shreveport — coaches said more exciting games are ahead.