Much of the South, including Shreveport-Bossier and the Ark-La-Tex, is experiencing extreme winter conditions. Freezing temps, snow and ice are causing issues in the area. SWEPCO is urging customers to conserve energy as to not overload the system. Several major local roadways have been deemed impassable. Keep up to date with everything you need to know here.
SWEPCO Conducting Controlled Outages to Lessen Winter Burden
According to a statement from the power company, the outages should not last more than a couple hours.
Bossier Cancels School Through Wednesday
Bossier Parish has canceled school tomorrow and Wednesday.
5 Things To-Do for a Perfect Adult Snow Day
Calling all responsible adults, today is a day to throw all responsibilities out the door and hang loose!
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SWEPCO ‘Ready’ as Major Ice Storm Approaches [VIDEO]
SWEPCO's Michael Corbin talks about the power grid for northwest Louisiana and beyond in the wake of the just-ended snow storm.
5 Tips to Thaw Out Frozen Pipes
The following tips are for the DYI-ers.
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Snow is Gone, and Major Ice is On the Way [VIDEO]
Weather Channel Meteorologist Richard Lewelling talks about the damage done by the just-ended storm and what we can expect by the second wave of winter coming soon.
Places As Cold As Shreveport This Morning
Reykjavík, Iceland is almost 30 degrees warmer than Shreveport this morning. With Moscow, Russia nearly as warm as Shreveport too.
Using a Generator? Remember These 5 Simple Safety Tips
Please use your generators safely should your home lose power.
SWEPCO Appeals to Customers to Conserve Electricity
Southwestern Electric Power Co. is asking all customers to conserve electricity for 48 hours
LA DOTD Says NWLA Roads Impassable
In short, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is saying we need to stay off the roads for anything that isn't deemed essential travel for our own safety.
Winter Storm Closes Roads in Shreveport-Bossier
Due to the threat of severe weather in Shreveport-Bossier, several road ways have been closed.
Tips to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing
Here are some things you can do now to keep your pipes from freezing.