In Shreveport, police have arrested 18-year old Shamichael Pearson in connection with the shooting death of 17-year old Huntington High student, Devin Myers. Police say Myers was found on the 3500 block of Lillian Street Wednesday afternoon with five gunshot wounds and pronounced dead on the scene. Pearson’s bond is set at $350-thousand.

The family of a UNO student who died after an Uber ride is demanding answers on what led to her death.

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Many are wearing blue today for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Shreveport Gastroenterologist Dr. James Hobley (pronounced: HOBB-lee) says research shows colon cancers are increasing in the U.S.; especially among Blacks and Hispanics under age 40. Dr. Hobley cites the sad story of the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Marvel’s Black Panther…:

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Ages 45 and up should be routinely screened.

A shortage of pilots has forced United will halt service out of Alexandria International beginning in June and next month American Airlines will stop service to Charlotte from AEX. Airport Executive Director Sandra McQuain says they are working with England Airpark and LSU-Alexandria to train new airline pilots…:

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In June Delta flights to Atlanta and American to Dallas will be available at AEX.