Much of the South, including Shreveport-Bossier and the Ark-La-Tex, is experiencing extreme winter conditions. Freezing temps, snow and ice are causing issues in the area. SWEPCO is urging customers to conserve energy as to not overload the system. Several major local roadways have been deemed impassable. Keep up to date with everything you need to know here.
Number of Roofs Collapsing in the Ark-La-Tex ‘Through the Roof!’
This is NOT how I saw my day going.
Bossier Parish Schools Out for Remainder of This Week
We just received word from the Bossier Parish School Board that all Bossier schools and centers will remain closed for the rest of this week
Does A Coffee Maker Make Water Safe During A Boil Advisory?
Can you use a coffee maker during a Boil Water Advisory? Yes, well, kind of...
Stay Off the Roads and Don’t Drive Around Barriers in Shreveport
With additional snow, sleet and ice, roadways in Shreveport-Bossier are becoming dangerous and impassable.
Texas Family Dies Trying to Heat Home With Car
They tried to find warmth and now two family members are dead.
Bossier Issues Boil Advisory
More water troubles in our region. Bossier City residents are now under a boil advisory.
LDWF Warns of Possible Fish Kills Due to Freezing Temps
We get word from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures.
Part of I-20 Closed in Bossier and Webster Parishes
Part of I-20 is closed in our region.
Due to Winter Storm Caddo Parish is in Emergency Crisis Mode
The Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated its 24-hour Emergency Operations Center
Thundersnow, Snow-nadoes, and More Reported in Texas & Louisiana
Amongst the record snowfall and plummeting temperatures, quite a few weather related rarities have appeared.
Homeless Man Dies in Shreveport – Found in Vacant Building
A man is found dead in a vacant building on Texas Avenue in Shreveport overnight.
Police responded to the scene where the man was found deceased.
SWEPCO Resumes Controlled Winter Blackouts
SWEPCO has resumed conducting controlled outages to lessen burden on power grid.