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The family of a Keithville man who found himself locked up while on a mission trip in Guatemala may be reunited with him soon. In a video posted to Facebook, Zack Wilson was heard telling his two boys that he will be returning to the United States. "The judge charged Zack with a 2 years sentence but by the grace of God he suspended the sentence," the post read. Wilson was only supposed… Read more »

How Congress recently handled disaster relief shows why things need to change. Louisiana’s U.S. senators didn't distinguish themselves in the process. A bill funding the Federal Aviation Administration’s activities also included tax credits for victims of this year’s hurricanes. But the new law provides no relief for last year's Louisiana flood victims, an omission that… Read more »

A Shreveport woman's dedication to helping children is earning her recognition in the nation's capital.  On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, along with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, recognized K.C. Kilpatrick, as an “Angel in Adoption” for generously and selflessly dedicating her time and efforts to bettering the foster care… Read more »

The Bossier Parish School Board came out of executive session Thursday night and voted to stand behind student prayer at graduation ceremonies.  The issue was pushed to a vote when a national nonprofit demanded that the School District stop the praying, calling it a violation of the U.S. Constitution. "We feel like the students have every right, given by the courts, to pray as… Read more »

n July, officials announced that the Barksdale Air Show will not be held in 2018 — several Louisiana legislators hope they'll change their minds. In a letter, four legislators are trying to convince BAFB officials to bring the airshow back yearly, citing its economic impact and importance to the area. The letter sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. John Kennedy,… Read more »

The Regional Training Institute at Camp Minden has at least one advocate in Washington D.C., Fourth Congressional District Congressman Mike Johnson, R, said phase two of the four-phase project is on the top of his radar. “I think I’ve testified three or four different times at various appropriations subcommittees on defense spending,” Johnson said. When I speak of our… Read more »

LA - Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham wants Barksdale Air Foce Base to reconsider its plans to skip the air show in 2018. In July it was announced that the air show will resume in 2019 and every odd year following. Barksdale cited high costs to 2nd Bomb Wing mission; using 2,500 Airmen per day for three days and nearly 46,000 man-hours during the year for planning… Read more »

LA - Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham wants Barksdale Air Foce Base to reconsider its plans to skip the air show in 2018. In July it was announced that the air show will resume in 2019 and every odd year following. Barksdale cited high costs to 2nd Bomb Wing mission; using 2,500 Airmen per day for three days and nearly 46,000 man-hours during the year for planning… Read more »

Property taxes are going down in Webster Parish for a third time since 2013. Tax Assessor Morris Guin announced Tuesday he’s returning $500,000 to taxpayers through reduced property assessments. That brings the total amount of tax savings to $1.5 million in the past four years. “In today’s environment, when tax increases are often proposed as a quick fix… Read more »

Barksdale Air Force Base announced in July that its popular air show, which typically takes place over one weekend each spring, would now only be held in odd-numbered years. Four legislators are asking Barksdale to reconsider those plans, emphasizing the event’s economic impact and importance to the area. In an Aug. 29 letter addressed to Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force… Read more »