SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) —During the upcoming Presidential election, people living in inner cities and urban areas may be able to walk to their polling location; however, people with disabilities and rural residents have an extra barrier: transportation.

The nonprofit organization Power Coalition will offer “Power Rides” to help transport rural, disabled, and people without a car to and from the polls.

“One of the major things we see is that people who live in rural communities don’t necessarily have access to their voting sites,” shares Billy Anderson of the Power Coalition’s Northwestern Louisiana chapter.

He says, “Folks who live in rural communities struggle with that. We also have a population in Shreveport, in north Louisiana, who don’t necessarily have cars to get to their polling location.”

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) —During the upcoming Presidential election, people living in inner cities and urban areas may be able to walk to their polling location; however, people with disabilities and rural residents have an extra barrier: transportation.

The nonprofit organization Power Coalition will offer “Power Rides” to help transport rural, disabled, and people without a car to and from the polls.

“One of the major things we see is that people who live in rural communities don’t necessarily have access to their voting sites,” shares Billy Anderson of the Power Coalition’s Northwestern Louisiana chapter.

He says, “Folks who live in rural communities struggle with that. We also have a population in Shreveport, in north Louisiana, who don’t necessarily have cars to get to their polling location.”

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—This Saturday, the Power Coalition, a nonprofit organization, will host a complimentary breakfast for the public and faith leaders to educate and empower voters for this upcoming presidential election.

Power Coalition details faith leaders are also eligible for a $2.5K ‘mini-grant’ to raise voter engagement.

“Our goal is to: one, feed people a delicious breakfast and two, educate the people of the upcoming election on November 5th,” shares Billy Anderson, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice’s Northern Louisiana Organizer.

Power Coalition says this presidential election is critical for Shreveport residents as they could be a part of the new majority-minority District 6.

Anderson shares that faith leaders and churches have played a pivotal role and have historically been the focal point for community voter engagement.

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SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s a story KTBS 3 has been covering for weeks, water is to be shut off at the end of the month at the Pines, Villa Norte, and The Jolie apartments due to unpaid water bills, leaving hundreds of residents in search of a new home.

Recently the city scheduled additional meetings for relocation assistance.

Many residents came for relocation help with 9 days left to move out, leaving many still desperate for help.

“I recommend nobody will have to ever, ever live like this. You know, do the things that we’re going through. We are trying to do better. We just in a situation to what we cannot do better right now. We all have a cry right now for help,” said Tracey Collins, resident of The Jolie Apartments.

Around 60 people showed up to Friday’s relocation meetings, 30 of them have found new homes.

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Displaced residents of three Shreveport apartment complexes met with city officials during emergency relocation assistance meetings Tuesday (May 21) evening.

In just 10 days, water service will be discontinued at The Jolie, Villa Norte and Pines apartments. That has hundreds of residents searching for a place to live.

“We’re asking for help. We’re needing help tremendously right now. We’re needing help bad,” said Tracey Collins, a resident of The Jolie Apartments.

Dozens of Shreveport families are searching for a new place to call home after receiving notice that their utilities would be disconnected at the end of the month. 

“So now I have no air in my apartment unit; I have no running water in my apartment unit,” Collins said.

But for some residents at The Jolie, they were given no notice and already are experiencing utility shutoffs.

“I have four kids in my apartment that are in heat. My thermostat is on 81º,” Collins said. “I have no running water. I have to get out and Doordash every day to make sure I can get enough water to flush.”

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – An emergency program has been announced to assist residents who will be displaced when utilities are cut off at two apartment complexes in Shreveport.

On May 15, the City of Shreveport announced an Emergency Apartment Relocation Assistance Program for the residents of two apartments, Jolie and Villa Norte. The program has been introduced following the announcement that utilities will be cut off at both apartment complexes on May 31 due to unpaid bills.

Multiple apartment complexes will soon have their water turned off due to lack of payments.

The program aims to provide necessary aid and resources to support the residents.

Both meetings regarding the program will be held on May 17.

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – An emergency program has been announced to assist residents who will be displaced when utilities are cut off at two apartment complexes in Shreveport.

On May 15, the City of Shreveport announced an Emergency Apartment Relocation Assistance Program for the residents of two apartments, Jolie and Villa Norte. The program has been introduced following the announcement that utilities will be cut off at both apartment complexes on May 31 due to unpaid bills.

Multiple apartment complexes will soon have their water turned off due to lack of payments.

The program aims to provide necessary aid and resources to support the residents.

Both meetings regarding the program will be held on May 17.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHREVEPORT, LA, August 4, 2023 —A new mural commissioned by the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, titled “The Power of the Ballot” by local muralist KaDavien Baylor will be unveiled at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House in Shreveport on August 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. This piece of art pays tribute to local and national civil rights leaders who pioneered the battle for African American voting rights in Shreveport, providing a significant reminder of past struggles and progress achieved. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Cultural Crossroads, a non-profit committed to preserving and promoting BIPOC cultural and artistic expression, hosted the Artspreneur: The Business of Art Conference in Baton Rouge last March. The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice granted four artists micro commissions themed “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power.”  The awardees selected by conference attendees were KaDavien Baylor of Shreveport, David Jones II...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – At this point in the school year, kids may be running out of supplies. To help with this issue, a Shreveport teacher is helping replenish those supplies. Marvkevea’s Learning Center is hosting The Re-Up at Sci-Port. Parents and students have the chance to tour the new exhibits, get free school supplies and enjoy an evening dance party! Marvkevea Campbell says he hosts a summer school supply giveaway and was inspired to replenish those items this winter. ...

For Immediate Release Shreveport, LA– Today, October 21, 2022, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ), along with partners will celebrate the commencement of a second early voting location in Caddo Parish at the Shreve Memorial Library- Hamilton/South Caddo Branch. This significant moment and location will be marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.  “This moment is a huge win for those in the community of Caddo,” said Ashley Shelton, CEO of PCEJ. “Since 2016, the people have been demanding a second early voting location. Early voting is one way people can show up and have their voices heard. It gives voters juggling responsibilities options on when and how they can make time to still get to the polls. In this day and age flexibility makes a difference in how people participate.”  In 2021, PCEJ along with a group of partner organizations drafted a letter to the Caddo...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The NWLA Makerspace and creative group 318 Makes is inviting the public to bring their families to enjoy its Family Fun Block Party. The party begins on Sept 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a morning filled with music, family, food, and fun for all ages.  These events are to be held on one Saturday every month with special activities....