Harrah's Louisiana Downs is closing due to floodwaters from Red Chute Bayou. The levee is overflowing and in danger of flooding.
They announced that they will close at 1AM Sunday.
The Casino at Louisiana Downs is open 24 hours per day year round.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Mayor to residents: “Find yourself a nice hotel”
Mayor Lo Walker’s advice to the 25,000 or more residents faced by flooding in Bossier City and in South Bossier was “Find yourself a nice hotel”.
That might get a little crowded.
Shreveport/Bossier has a total of 9,500 hotel rooms. According to the Tourist and Convention Bureau, at the latest count they were maintaining a 73% occupancy rate, the highest in the state. That would leave about 2,400 rooms available for the 25,000 folks.
Shelters have been opened at Platt Elementary School on Hwy 80 in Haughton and at the old Parkway High School on Panther Drive.
The city has decided not to open the convention center as a shelter.
Meanwhile, the mayor’s subdivision is being evacuated. Wonder which shelter he chose?
Levee Breach threatening Louisiana Downs
A minor levee breach on Red Chute Bayou has already been reported near Louisiana Downs. If the levee breaches, the complex could see waters up to 5 or 6 feet.
Residents are evacuating from Stockwell, Brookhaven, Victorian Point, Carriage Oaks, Carriage Oaks Crossing, Stonebridge and Richmond Cove subdivisions.
In South Bossier, the sheriff’s office and Wildlife & Fisheries have boats available to help evacuate anyone trapped by high water.
The sheriff’s office can be reached at 965-2203.
That might get a little crowded.
Shreveport/Bossier has a total of 9,500 hotel rooms. According to the Tourist and Convention Bureau, at the latest count they were maintaining a 73% occupancy rate, the highest in the state. That would leave about 2,400 rooms available for the 25,000 folks.
Shelters have been opened at Platt Elementary School on Hwy 80 in Haughton and at the old Parkway High School on Panther Drive.
The city has decided not to open the convention center as a shelter.
Meanwhile, the mayor’s subdivision is being evacuated. Wonder which shelter he chose?
Levee Breach threatening Louisiana Downs
A minor levee breach on Red Chute Bayou has already been reported near Louisiana Downs. If the levee breaches, the complex could see waters up to 5 or 6 feet.
Residents are evacuating from Stockwell, Brookhaven, Victorian Point, Carriage Oaks, Carriage Oaks Crossing, Stonebridge and Richmond Cove subdivisions.
In South Bossier, the sheriff’s office and Wildlife & Fisheries have boats available to help evacuate anyone trapped by high water.
The sheriff’s office can be reached at 965-2203.
Videos: Aftermath of Thursday's storm damage in Bossier Parish
These excellent videos are courtesy of Mario Villafuerte, an independent photojournalist. Check out his YouTube channel for more. Some were shown on KMSS 33.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Bossier Sheriff offering assistance
A dam has collapsed in Dogwood, and Red Chute Bayou is nearly up to bridge level.
Sheriff Larry Deen has crews out sandbagging and also checking neighborhoods in order to offer assistance.
The sheriff said in a press release “if you need anything, please feel free to call on us at anytime. Our main number is 318-965-2203. We would be more than happy to assist you.”
Videos courtesy of KTBS.
Sheriff Larry Deen has crews out sandbagging and also checking neighborhoods in order to offer assistance.
The sheriff said in a press release “if you need anything, please feel free to call on us at anytime. Our main number is 318-965-2203. We would be more than happy to assist you.”
Videos courtesy of KTBS.
Tornadoes rip across Northwest Louisiana
Storm related closures, schedule changes
Wicked Wind, Torrential Rain and Flooding
Man killed when car crashes into fallen tree
Thousands remain without power this morning
Tornadoes rip across Northwest Louisiana
Toppled church steeple lands on car, traps man for nearly an hour
Benton Road Tornado (courtesy KTBS)
Wicked Wind, Torrential Rain and Flooding
Man killed when car crashes into fallen tree
Thousands remain without power this morning
Tornadoes rip across Northwest Louisiana
Toppled church steeple lands on car, traps man for nearly an hour
Benton Road Tornado (courtesy KTBS)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Bossier and Caddo Parishes suffer damage from tornadoes, heavy storms
Homes and businesses without power18,000 in Bossier and 4,000 in Shreveport are without power.
A pine tree fell in Mimosa Gardens neighborhood in Haughton and cut a brick house in half. A 94 year old woman was rescued from debris and is in good condition.
Greenacres Place Townhouses had a fire, and trees were down in Greenbriar and in Greenacres Place. Some houses suffered heavy damage.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Residential areas along Airline Drive were hit hard, particularly Bayou Bend, Cross Creek, Oak Creek and Cypress Point apartments.
Homes around Princeton were also damaged.
The steeple was blown off the First Methodist Church in downtown Shreveport and fell on a car. The driver is in stable condition.
In Bossier, Shed Rd, Beckett St, Airline Dr at Douglas, all streets entering Greenacres subdivison off Benton Rd are closed.
Bossier City police and fire departments are on the job dealing with the situation.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Benton Officers have Meth Encounter
Sometimes it is suprising what can happen practically outside your house and you are unaware.
Benton police arrested David Kingston and his wife Tammy Kingston Monday after a bad encounter with the Kingston’s rolling meth lab.
They were pulled over for driving without lights in the rain. Officers were suspicious and asked to search the vehicle. They were overcome by the chemicals and had to be hospitalized.
Both are charged with Possession of Schedule II CDS
Creation of a Clandestine Lab
Manuf/Dist/Produce Schedule II CDS
Possession of Schedule II CDS
Possession of over 12 grams of Ephedrine
Tammy Kingston’s bond is set at $295,000, David’s at $295,100. The extra $100 is for driving without lights. They are both enjoying the hospitality at Bossier Max.
Good job Benton PD.
Benton police arrested David Kingston and his wife Tammy Kingston Monday after a bad encounter with the Kingston’s rolling meth lab.
They were pulled over for driving without lights in the rain. Officers were suspicious and asked to search the vehicle. They were overcome by the chemicals and had to be hospitalized.
Both are charged with Possession of Schedule II CDS
Creation of a Clandestine Lab
Manuf/Dist/Produce Schedule II CDS
Possession of Schedule II CDS
Possession of over 12 grams of Ephedrine
Tammy Kingston’s bond is set at $295,000, David’s at $295,100. The extra $100 is for driving without lights. They are both enjoying the hospitality at Bossier Max.
Good job Benton PD.
Severe Weather, Flooding for Bossier & Caddo Parishes
Better keep an eye on this one, could cause some serious problems.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Flash Flood Watch
The forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Low around 63. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Beginning tomorrow morning, Bossier residents can pick up sandbags at the following locations:
1. The Bossier City Public Service Complex at 3223 Old Shed Road.
2. The Benton Public Works Building, 410 Mayfield St. in Benton.
3. The fire station on East McKinley Street in Haughton.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Flash Flood Watch
The forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Low around 63. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Beginning tomorrow morning, Bossier residents can pick up sandbags at the following locations:
1. The Bossier City Public Service Complex at 3223 Old Shed Road.
2. The Benton Public Works Building, 410 Mayfield St. in Benton.
3. The fire station on East McKinley Street in Haughton.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Bossier City Councilman David Jones discusses alternatives to police & fire layoffs
Tomorrow we will address today's short council meeting. Tonight we will put up David Jones' comments at that meeting.
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