Bossier City man dies following Shreveport Police traffic stop
Plus — Train-free drives between North and South Bossier begin today. Two bridges to be replaced in North Bossier Parish.
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Bossier City man dies following Shreveport Police traffic stop
A Bossier City man died Friday from injuries that occurred Wednesday evening during a traffic stop in Shreveport.
Wednesday, around 7:20 pm, Shreveport Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Broadway Avenue at Hollywood Avenue. A chase resulted, and the vehicle was ultimately stopped at Hollywood Avenue and McAlpine Street.
"As a result of the traffic stop, SPD officers came into contact with a male subject," Louisiana State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas said in a press release. "As officers were attempting to arrest the subject, a physical altercation ensued, which resulted in him being transported to a local hospital."
The man, identified as Steven Cook, 54, of Bossier City, died Friday, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office.
No SPD officers were injured during the altercation.
The Louisiana State Police were asked to investigate the incident. Anyone with information, pictures, and/or video is urged to call 318-741-2735 and share it with LSP Investigators.
In addition, the public can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Bossier Schools' 10th Annual Day of Service
Bossier Parish Schools took action in a massive community assistance project Saturday in its 10th annual Day of Service.
The partnership between the United Way of Northwest Louisiana and Bossier Parish schools and centers tackled 29 projects, including community cleanups, painting, donation processing for charitable organizations, a First Responder Brunch, and numerous collection drives for nonprofits.
After putting in a morning of sweat equity, volunteers celebrated students' and staff's efforts at a hot dog cookout, thanks to Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington, Raising Canes, Pepsi, and Airline Baptist. Spirit awards were announced, with the winners being:
Most Spirited: Plain Dealing High
School Club with the Most Volunteers: Haughton Middle STUCO
School Team with the Most Volunteers: Haughton Middle School
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway opens today
A train-free drive will be possible from North to South Bossier City beginning today with the opening of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway.
The Carriageway has been under construction for the past two years, and the initial planning began over 20 years ago.
A ribbon cutting will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Brigham Dental on Benton Rd., adjacent to the intersection.
Walter O. Bigby Jr., son of the span's namesake, will take the first drive over the Carriageway.
Two bridges to be replaced in north Bossier Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says a project to remove and replace two bridges located on LA 160 over Cypress Bayou and Cypress Bayou Relief in north Bossier Parish is set to begin in two weeks.
The $4 million project is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 14, 2024, with initial clearing and grubbing activities to remove vegetation in the construction area's footprint.
This operation will require the closure of the bridge(s), which is anticipated to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
Due to a lengthy lead time on materials, the bridges will be reopened to traffic and remain open until materials are received and bridge removal and construction are ready to begin.
These bridges are located near each other, just east of the intersection with LA 3, about 6.5 miles north of the Town of Benton. The project will require a total road closure on LA 160 for about two weeks for initial clearing/grubbing. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route during this time. Detour signage will be in place.
Haughton Homecoming parade route and traffic information
The Haughton High School Homecoming parade is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd, at 6 pm.
The Haughton Police Department says all roads will remain open until 6 p.m. (except N. Hazel at W. Jefferson, which will close at 5 p.m.).
To get to the school after 5 p.m., you must approach the student parking lot from La Hwy 3227 and take N. Hazel to the school. At 5 p.m., no traffic will be allowed to get to the school by any other route. This is done to help HPD control the flow of traffic.
Parade route:
The parade will leave Haughton High School at 6 p.m., head towards Haughton Grocery, cross the railroad tracks on N. Myrtle, turn right on W. Jackson Ave., proceed to La Hwy 157, turn right, cross the railroad tracks, turn right onto W. McKinley and head back to HHS.
The parade usually lasts about an hour.
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