Shreveport's Mike Johnson appears to fail on first attempt to win speaker of House
Republican Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport appeared as if he failed to retain the top job as speaker of the U.S. House after the first round of votes Friday left him two short of the 218 needed.
Tracking how each House member is voting for Mike Johnson as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure the votes of nearly every Republican to remain in the job he has held since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
GOP’s Johnson Tries to Flip Votes to Win Speaker on First Round
Republican Mike Johnson appeared to have fallen short of reelection as House speaker, prompting Republicans to hold the vote as he and his allies worked to flip votes.
President-elect Trump weighs in on Shreveport House Speaker Mike Johnson job status
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson got an important boost to keep the top job in Congress on Monday when President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support.
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday,
Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Vote After Trump Twists Arms
WASHINGTON—Incumbent Mike Johnson won re-election as speaker of the House on the first ballot, after President-elect Donald Trump pressured GOP holdouts to change their votes, handing the Louisiana Republican the narrow majority needed to claim the gavel.
Shreveport's Mike Johnson wins House speaker race after two Republicans flip votes
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport was re-elected to the top job as speaker of the U.S. House on the first ballot Friday in a dramatic spectacle after two Republicans changed their votes to put him over the top.
Shreveport woman arrested for allegedly pouring gas on home, setting it on fire
The Shreveport Police Department has made an arrest in connection with an arson case. The incident happened Dec. 31, 2024 ...
A Shreveport man visited Dallas to see childhood friends; his family never saw him again
The Jackson family is left with memories of a young man who, despite his struggles, always said, ‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘Yes, sir.” ...
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Shreveport mayor addresses safety measures following New Orleans terrorist attack
Following Wednesday's tragedy, Mayor Tom Arceneaux stated the city will be more vigilant than before with upcoming events.
Shreveport’s first baby of the year
The new year marks the beginning of new possibilities and a fresh start and for one family comes a new bundle of joy. Haleigh ...
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Check out the City of Shreveport's holiday schedule for 2025
With a new year the City of Shreveport has released city the holiday calendar for 2025. According to the city, this schedule ...
City of Shreveport announces 2025 city holidays
Twelve recognized holidays are slated for observation by the City of Shreveport. A previous version of the distributed ...
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Black Cat Cafes were popular around Shreveport in 1930s, 40s
The fad seems to have begun in Plain Dealing, a little town that's not to far from the Red River in Bossier Parish, Louisiana ...
Shreveport man accused of having methamphetamine, child sex dolls
BIENVILLE PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport man faces charges for allegedly having illegal drugs and two child sex dolls.
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Shreveport woman accused of starting house fire
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport woman is in jail, accused of starting a house fire Tuesday. Sherri Ann Rule, 57, was booked ...
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Could Polar Vortex Bring Snow to Shreveport?
We don't see snow all that often in Shreveport, Louisiana. But, it's looking like we could see a bit next week due to the Polar Vortex.
Powerful cold front arrives this weekend
Behind Sunday’s cold front, temperatures will plummet and many of you will wake up to temperatures in the 20s by Monday morning and wind chills in the teens! Once the cold air arrives, it will be here ...