A mass bomb threat in Morehouse Parish has led authorities to close all Morehouse Parish schools today and Tuesday. Law enforcement officials are investigating a parish-wide threat and say out of an abundance of caution, they’ve closed all schools in the parish including Louisiana Delta Community College Monday and Tuesday. Some schools will participate in virtual learning activities.
A Shreveport mother’s car was stolen with her one-year-old child inside when she left her car running with the sleeping child inside while she went into her home to get jackets for the child and herself Friday night. Fortunately, an hour later, the child was found unharmed in a Walmart parking lot by a police officer working extra duty. SPD CPL. Chris Bordelon says officers responded to a stolen vehicle shortly after 8 pm.
17-year-old Marcus Madden was arrested and faces charges of simple kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, and child desertion.
Superbowl is Sunday but Superbowl Week has already begun. Andrew Greenstein reports from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center…
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To kick off Super Bowl week, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Governor Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a moment of silence at the corner of Bourbon Street and Canal Street to recognize the victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack. Afterwards, Noem spoke with reporters and said federal, state and local governments are on the same page when it comes ensuring the Super Bowl will be safe….
An enhanced security zone will go into effect on Wednesday for Bourbon Street and surrounding streets.