After three years attending Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, I came back to Shreveport-Bossier to continue college at LSU-S. I took a couple of breaks to work full-time, and finally graduated from LSU-S in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in communications. My biggest challenge came in 2008, when I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Emma. She's a handful, but I wouldn't change it for anything in the world! Hobbies include singing and playing music, writing and reading. I dabbled at being a "rock star" for a little while when a friend and I started an acoustic band we called Aimless. We wrote about a dozen songs together, and even recorded a 5-song EP. My most favorite bands are Toad the Wet Sprocket, Candlebox and regional bands too numerous to mention. In the reading department...I love fiction novels, and my favorite author is Stephen King. I have quite an extensive collection of his work, but also enjoy Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series.
Angela Thomas
How Patriotic Is Louisiana?
The 4th of July is less than a week away, which makes it a good time for personal finance website WalletHub to release its list of 2016's Most Patriotic States.
Another Bossier City Casino Is Being Sold
An Indian gaming group has announced that it's purchased Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City.
Bridge Inspections That May Cause You Some Tie-Ups This Week
Louisiana DoTD is sending out its list of routine bridge inspections for the week that may cause some traffic slow-downs in Shreveport.
BSO Holding Holiday Weekend DWI Campaign
The Bossier Sheriff's Office is participating in a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign this week.
Surveillance Photos Released from Convenience Store Robbery
Shreveport police have released photos of the suspects in a local convenience store robbery.
July 4th Fireworks & Outdoor Cooking Safety
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Shreveport Fire Department offers up some fireworks and outdoor cooking tips to help us keep our holiday safe and accident-free.
Traffic Signal Will Not Be Installed at Flournoy Lucas & Ashley River
Louisiana DOTD has just completed its analysis of the intersection of Flournoy Lucas and Ashley River Roads to determine whether a traffic signal there is warranted.
Haughton Man Wanted for Burglary Is Now Behind Bars
A man wanted for burglarizing a storage building in the 3100 block of U.S. 80 has turned himself in.
UPDATE: Authorities Searching for Woman Who Accused a Man of Molesting His Infant Daughter
Bossier Sheriff's detectives are looking for a Shreveport woman who falsely claimed a man sexually abused his 5-month-old daughter.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Divvy Up $725K
The Caddo Parish Commission presented a check today for $725,000 in approved funds, to be divided among multiple Caddo law enforcement agencies.
Alleged Bank Robber Now in Custody in Caddo Parish
A Shreveport man accused in two bank robberies is now behind bars.
UPDATE: Elderly Man’s Death Being Investigated as Homicide
Shreveport police are investigating the weekend death of an elderly man at a home in the 2300 block of Parham.