Local news and home know-how across the ArkLaTex.
From Shreveport–Bossier to Monroe, Ruston, Longview, Texarkana and El Dorado: plain-English coverage of city council, school board and public-safety news, plus practical guides for taking care of your home. Every story links to its source.
Latest local news
All news →Caddo Commission meets Thursday: Box Road rezoning, a land purchase and the library’s 2027 budget
Thu., Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m.: Box Road rezoning, a property purchase, the library’s 2027 budget and three mineral lease resolutions.
TSA PreCheck sign-ups at Monroe Regional Airport this week, Oct. 20–23
Enroll or renew at 5400 Operations Road, Oct. 20–23, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. The city lists a $76.75 fee for five years; confirm it when you book.
Shreveport’s $337.6M budget plan for 2027: Police and fire take nearly half, and 6% raises are proposed
A $337.6M General Fund plan, with $84M for Police and $74M for Fire, plus proposed 6% civil service raises starting Dec. 1, 2026.
West Monroe Pet Mayor nominations close Oct. 30; Hasley Cemetery tour is Nov. 7
Nominate a pet by Oct. 30 ($20 each; proceeds go to Kiroli Park). Hasley Cemetery tours on Nov. 7 are $25 and leave from City Hall.
2027 budgets: What Bossier City and Shreveport plan to spend, and when you can speak up
Bossier City’s proposed 2027 General Fund lists $80.8M in department spending. Shreveport’s Oct. 13 agenda listed 19 budget ordinances.
Ruston posts notice of low chlorine in July and August; no boil advisory needed
The required notice covers July and August 2026. The city says the cause has been fixed, no bacteria were found, and no boil advisory is needed.
Home & Property guide
All guides →How to keep your pipes from freezing in a Shreveport–Bossier cold snap
Which pipes freeze first, what to do the night before a hard freeze, and how to thaw a frozen pipe without starting a fire.
Storm damaged your home? What to do first, and the Louisiana claim deadlines to know
Photos first, tarp second, and keep every receipt. Plus Louisiana’s claim deadlines and the deductible rules contractors must follow.
Replacing your AC? How to pick an ArkLaTex HVAC contractor and compare bids
Sizing math, not rules of thumb. Louisiana’s SEER2 minimums, what a quality installation includes, and the license check.
Termite season, termite contracts and our soil: What Northwest Louisiana homeowners should know
Termite swarm season, warning signs, your rights under a Louisiana termite contract, and what the research says about our soil.
Fall home checklist: A weekend of chores that saves Shreveport–Bossier homeowners money later
Roof, gutters, HVAC, pipes and an emergency kit. A weekend’s worth of fall tasks that prevent expensive surprises.
Hiring a contractor in Louisiana? 4 steps to protect your home and your money
Louisiana’s licensing thresholds, how to look up a contractor online, and the red flags the FTC says to watch for.
Events & public meetings
Council meetings, school board sessions and free community events, each linked to the official listing.
News by town
Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Ruston, Natchitoches, Monroe, West Monroe and more, with official city, parish or county, school and sheriff links.
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