Benton NewsLocal news for Benton, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Arrested contractorfirefighter new developments- June 30, 2008 By Jeff Ferrell BENTON, LA - A Shreveport Fire Captain and flooring subcontractor speaks out against a fellow firefighter and building contractor.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/arrested-contractor-firefighter-new-developmen... Shreveport firefighter facing felony charge as builder- June 28, 2008 And now, he's also on paid administrative leave from the fire department. Bossier deputies call it a case of someone trying to build too many homes, too fast and with too little cash on hand.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/shreveport-firefighter-facing-felony-charge-as... Arrested Shreveport firefighter placed on leave- June 26, 2008 A Shreveport firefighter arrested on charges he failed to pay subcontractors for work done on houses he was building is now on leave with pay while an internal investigation of the case is conducted by the Fire ...http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/arrested-shreveport-firefighter-placed-on-leav... Blotter: Argument leads to shooting- June 23, 2008 An argument over a bottle of whiskey led to a shooting in Bossier Parish early Saturday, landing one man briefly in a local hospital and the other in jail facing felony charges.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/blotter-argument-leads-to-shooting?fromrss=1 House votes to block more La. officials' contracts- June 21, 2008 Legislation that prohibits more public officials from having contracts with the state has been approved by the full Legislature.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/house-votes-to-block-more-la-officials-contrac... Flip-flop charges leveled at governor- June 20, 2008 As a candidate, Bobby Jindal said he would "prohibit" lawmakers from passing a pay raise that went into effect during their term in office.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/flip-flop-charges-leveled-at-governor?fromrss=... Alltel expands its wireless coverage of north Louisiana- June 18, 2008 NEAR BENTON - Alltel Wireless has built 16 telecommunications towers in north Louisiana to boost its cell phone and broadband Internet service in rural areas of the state.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/alltel-expands-its-wireless-coverage-of-north-... Some parts of Shreveport-Bossier got five inches of rain- June 16, 2008 Overnight rains dumped up to five inches of rain in parts of the Shreveport-Bossier metro area.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/some-parts-of-shreveport-bossier-got-five-inch... Green Cascade first winner for freshman sire High Cascade- June 14, 2008 Green Cascade dueled for the early lead in the fifth race on Monday at Evangeline Downs and dug in gamely to prevail by a nose in his career debut to become the first career winner for freshman sire High ...http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/green-cascade-first-winner-for-freshman-sire-h... Mapping your news: Bossier Parish School Board to meet- June 6, 2008 The Bossier Parish School Board will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday at its office, 316 Sibley St.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-la/2008/06/mapping-your-news-bossier-parish-school-board-... |