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A 16-year-old female student, with significant cognitive impairments and the mental capacity of a six-year-old, alleged sexual assault by another student. The school deemed the behavior...
The Strand’s “be seated” campaign is dedicated to the conservation of the historic theatre. Patrons may purchase a timeless engraved brass plate for armrests in any area of the theatre. The name on the plate may be that of the donor or of a loved one, couple, business, or to honor or memorialize someone. The contribution amount is determined by the seat location and ranges from $200-$19,000 for an entire box, Hill said. Recognition will be on the seats for five years before being moved to a memory wall in The Strand lobby. "Every dime of that is going back into the building," Hill sai...
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A historic preservationist has convinced the city to hit the brakes on a $2 million dollar traffic light project. But preserving the character of the intersection of Kings Highway and Line Avenue could come at a higher cost. The city's contractor has agreed to pause construction after putting four big metal poles in the ground at all four corners. Christopher Coe complained to the city council that the big, standard style of poles -- and eventually the arms holding the lights -- will detract from the two historic buildings at that intersection. Both Byrd High school and Kin...