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shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 03/23/2026 > louisiana-targets-nineteen-sites-for-economic-development-in-these-cities > 89219593007

Louisiana targets 19 sites for economic development in these cities

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (253+ words) Louisiana has targeted 19 locations in 16 parishes as turn-key sites to attract economic development projects as part of its Fast Sites program. The state is investing $150 million from an infrastructure fund created by Act 365 of the 2025 Legislature to make the sites…...

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Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > local > 06/06/2026 > louisiana-lottery-results-saturday-june-6-2026 > 90444105007

Louisiana Lottery Powerball results for June 6, 2026

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (197+ words) All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over. .. Louisiana Lottery Powerball results for June 6, 2026 The Louisiana Lottery offers…...

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Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 05/05/2026 > louisiana-governor-jeff-landry-faces-recall-petition-after-canceling-house-elections > 89950032007

Louisiana governor faces recall petition after canceling elections

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (193+ words) Two Louisiana women have filed a petition to recall Republican Gov. Jeff Landry from office. A spokesman for Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry confirmed to USA Today Network that Baton Rouge residents Marian Gbaiwon Hills and Katilyn P. Stepter filed…...

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shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 04/28/2026 > explaining-the-louisiana-consitutional-amendments-on-the-may-ballot > 89835851007

Explaining Louisiana constitutional amendments on May 16 ballot

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (366+ words) Louisiana voters will have another chance to change their state Constitution with five proposed amendments on the May 16 ballot and early voting beginning May 2. This spring's proposed amendments would create a new public school district, provide teacher pay raises by…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 02/04/2026 > was-people-we-meet-on-vacation-filmed-in-louisiana-which-scenes-where-in-new-orleans-movie-setting > 88506686007

Louisiana served as backdrop for movie 'People We Meet on Vacation"

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (312+ words) Netflix's "People We Meet on Vacation," a film adaptation of Emily Henry's best-selling romance novel, has garnered popularity with its spunky main character and heartfelt story. The movie, which debuted on Jan. 9, follows free-spirited Poppy (Emily Bader) and routine-focused Alex…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 04/15/2026 > what-are-the-most-rattlesnake-snake-infested-areas-in-louisiana-top-6-places-watch-for-snakes-here > 89614455007

Watch out for rattlesnakes at these 6 most infested areas in Louisiana

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (93+ words) Louisiana is home to seven venomous snake species, including three species of rattlesnake. The three species found in Louisiana include the Eastern diamondback, timber and Pygmy rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes are venomous, predatory snakes that live in a wide variety of habitats,…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 04/14/2026 > louisiana-representative-michael-echols-has-received-a-death-threat-with-suspect-charged-with-felony > 89603278007

Second Louisiana lawmaker receives death threat against wife, children

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (294+ words) A Delaware man has been charged with making a death threat against Louisiana state Rep. Michael Echols, his wife and their children, a felony that could result in a five-year prison sentence with a conviction. "It's especially unsettling when someone…...

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shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 04/10/2026 > is-weed-legal-in-louisiana-what-to-know-about-states-weed-laws-recreational-medical-marijuana > 89554125007

Is weed now legal in Louisiana? State still prohibits recreational marijuana

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (266+ words) At the federal level, marijuana is now classified as a Schedule III drug, meaning the substance has a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. While recreational marijuana still remains illegal under…...

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Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 03/27/2026 > how-long-are-tsa-wait-times-at-louisiana-shreveport-nola-baton-rouge-airports-security-lines > 89348504007

How long are wait times at Louisiana airports? What to know about TSA

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (377+ words) Because of a partial government shutdown, air travelers across the U. S. are experiencing hours-long wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. The partial shutdown is a result of a lapse in federal funding, which is in turn affecting staffing for…...

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shreveporttimes. com > story > news > 03/24/2026 > whats-the-most-popular-easter-candy-each-state-in-louisiana-one-eaten-most-reeses-eggs-jolly-rancher > 89300606007

What is Louisiana's favorite Easter candy? Do you agree?

3+ mon, 21+ min ago  (11+ words) Shreveport Times...

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