Lex Talamo
The Shreveport Times
Irving, TX, United States
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76 Louisiana inmates re-arrested after early release under justice reforms
The criminal justice system has re-netted 76 offenders given a second chance through state prison reforms since November. → Read More
Doctor shares frustrations about child protective services
Dr. Michael Ulich shares his frustrations that Louisiana child protective services do not take his concerns about substance-exposed or at-risk children seriously. → Read More
Majority of Louisiana babies born to addicted mothers are sent home — by law
Louisiana law does not require social workers to automatically open cases on babies born to drug addicted mothers. And doctors are frustrated. → Read More
76 offenders released early have been re-arrested since November
76 offenders released early have been re-arrested since November → Read More
You've heard about Shreveport's '50' homicides. There were 6 more
The Shreveport Police Department under Chief Alan Crump has started classifying some homicides as "justified." → Read More
Shreveport to install new water meter reading system for 2019
The new system would replace automated water meters installed in 2010 at a cost of $7 million at more than 3,000 homes — meters that the city is not using today. → Read More
Shreveport police are logging their homicide counts differently
The Shreveport Police Department has started including "justified" homicides as a separate line item in their monthly and yearly crime reports. → Read More
Police association threatens litigation against Shreveport Police Department
A lawyer on behalf of the Shreveport Police Association has threatened a lawsuit against the Shreveport Police Department for "improper actions" and violations of Louisiana law. → Read More
Caddo Parish Animal Shelter staff attacked on social media: official
The Caddo Parish administrator said staff were "attacked" on social media. "I thought this was about the animals," he said. "I'm not sure it is." → Read More
Another Shreveport water billing problem — flat rate fees
An October audit found the city's water billing system also has been charging water and sewer customers incorrect "flat rate" fees since 2015. → Read More
International students face challenges in pursuit of better life
International students enrolled at Southern University in Shreveport say they struggled with basic living, including housing and transportation. → Read More
New police bikes come equipped with sirens and special lights
The Shreveport Police department unveiled 15 new specially equipped bicycles that community liaison officers will use during community patrols at a Friday event. → Read More
New bikes will help Shreveport police officers arrest burglars and more
The bikes, equipped with a siren and lights, also will make officers more approachable, police officials said. → Read More
Caddo Parish animal shelter consultant threatens to sue
The consultant says he had verbal and written assurances that Caddo Parish would hire his firm to address problems at the animal shelter. → Read More
Shreveport's revenue from 22-year methane contract: $0
Shreveport city councilmen and the city's mayor spar over a landfill contract that has returned zip to the city government from a landfill contract. → Read More
Shreveport landfill methane gas possible source of revenue
Shreveport landfill methane gas possible source of revenue → Read More
Hopeful wireless providers must be in 'harmony' with the community
Shreveport drafts an ordinance that, if approved by city council, would govern wireless providers wanting to add small cell towers in the city. → Read More
Illegal tree planting activity in Highland Park?
City officials said tree-planting activity in Highland Park has been done without permission or needed permits. → Read More
Shreveport fruit tree plan hits snag — city parks official
The Orchard Squad wants to plant 1,000 trees, including Highland Park. The city parks department has said "hold on." → Read More
Some Shreveport cops getting bikes — with sirens, lights
Shreveport police community oriented police officers will now have access to specially equipped bikes for patrol. → Read More