For over a decade, the I-49 connector has stirred controversy in the City of Shreveport. During the most recent North Louisiana Council of Government’s Meeting a new route was proposed.

According to John Perkins a Board Advisor with Allendale Strong, a spokesperson with Providence Engineering, said the routes must be reconsidered due to legal issues with the 1966 Transportation Act. The act ensures historic properties are preserved which is why Perkins feels the inner city I-49 corridor will be scrapped.

Another round of protests is underway in Memphis after the death of Tyre Nichols.

Saturday's college hoops recap

Is it another "Wash, Rinse & Repeat" forecast?

"I think the military is making the right call in not shooting it down," Retired Maj. Gen. William Enyart said on "NewsNation Live." Enyart said this balloon is "really insignificant," and that delaying Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip is really a response to the political reaction in the U.S.

#ChineseBalloon #Blinken #Analysis

A high-altitude balloon flying over the U.S. — that the federal government is now suspecting is a Chinese spy balloon — was first noticed by Billings residents on Wednesday. Billings residents told NewsNation that the situation is surprising, but some said it's just a part of the world we live in.

#ChineseSpyBalloon #politics #Billings

We're still in the midst of the pandemic, but the IRS wants your taxes filed on time. #IRS #stimulus #taxes

Huntington pulls away from Northwood to remain perfect in district play

Parkway remains unbeaten in district with dominant performance against Airline

Marketplace Chevy Player of the Week: Tre Carter, Huntington Raiders

Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal released a video of the person responsible for starting a fire in Pineville over the summer.

Weekend warming trend leads to more heavy rain next week

Hallelujah! it's the light at the end of the tunnel