Today's Shreveport Louisiana Headlines...
Charges for funeral escorts criticized
A decision last summer by the city of Shreveport to charge for police escorts at funerals is under attack by elected officials and veterans representatives.
Veterans Avenue of Flags dedication Saturday
A dedication culminating six years of efforts to create an avenue of flags leading to the North Gate of Barksdale Air Force Base will take place today.
Other entertainers have entered politics
In the United States, most entertainers turned politicians have been Republicans, notably the late President Ronald Reagan.
Potential Vitter challenger stops in Shreveport
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, a political independent mulling a run against incumbent Republican David Vitter to be Louisiana's junior U.S. senator, stops briefly in Shreveport.
Shreveport pub and culture crawls set to continue
Shreveport's trial run at downtown pub and culture crawls -- aimed at shooting a jolt of life into an earlier nightlife -- will continue through the end of the year.
Fireworks sales on pace with last year
Fireworks sellers expect a last-minute rush today as residents celebrate Independence Day.
