Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Louisiana snakes, rodents on traps at restaurants
Louisiana lakes with the highest snake populations according to WorldAtlas
Louisiana is home to approximately 48 species of snakes, and seven of those species are venomous.
In Louisiana lakes, the most common non-venomous snakes that are found include the banded water snake, the diamond back water snake and the common garter snake.
Conversely, the most common venomous snakes found in Louisiana lakes include cottonmouths, also referred to as water moccasins, and copperheads.
Rodents on traps, dirty surfaces | Top Caddo Parish restaurant inspections June 22-28
The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June 22-28, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health.
The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Caddo Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the finding. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations.
When will it cool down in Louisiana? Fall 2025 weather forecast by Old Farmer's Almanac
This year, fall will officially begin on Monday, Sept. 22, which marks the arrival of the vernal equinox.
For the deep South, which includes Louisiana, September and October are predicted to be warmer than normal, with below-normal rainfall in the north and near-normal amounts in the South, says The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Study reveals the most stolen vehicle in each state. Find out Louisiana's most stolen car
More than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, with an average of one car being stolen every 37 seconds, in 2024 alone.
The most stolen car in Louisiana is a Hyundai Elantra, with approximately 360 vehicles stolen, according to the 2024 auto-theft insurance claims filed with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
In Louisiana, Bill Cassidy raises mountain of cash to defend seat against MAGA Republicans
Louisiana incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy continues to build a mountain of money to defend his seat in 2026 against at least two GOP opponents who question his MAGA credentials.
Cassidy's campaign announced Louisiana's senior senator will report $9 million cash on hand after raising $2.1 million more in the second quarter.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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