Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:28:53 GMT
Four days after storms swept through the Ark-La-Tex, people who live along Barron Road in Keithville are still cleaning up. Now, they're bracing for more possible severe weather on Tuesday.More >>
Four days after storms swept through the Ark-La-Tex, people who live along Barron Road in Keithville are still cleaning up. Some lost their homes, others lost their cars. Now, they are bracing for what future storms may bring.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:14:25 GMT
A copy of a daily journal Allen's mother says her son kept, documenting school bullying
An ArkLaTex mother says her son was pushed to the edge by bullying, and took his own life as a result. More >>
An ArkLaTex mother says her son was pushed to the edge by bullying, and took his own life as a result. Now, she's speaking out in hopes of putting a stop to what she claims is an ongoing problem in the tiny McCurtain County town of Smithville, OK.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:01:16 GMT
PGA Champion and Shreveport native Hal Sutton released a brief statement Monday in response to the announcement of the pending closure of Sutton Children's Medical Center.More >>
PGA Champion and Shreveport native Hal Sutton released a brief statement Monday in response to the announcement of the pending closure of Sutton Children's Medical Center.More >>
According to CBS, the season finale of 'Mike & Molly' will not air due to the tragic events Monday afternoon in Oklahoma. CBS officials say it is due to a related storyline.More >>
According to CBS, the season finale of 'Mike & Molly' will not air due to the tragic events Monday afternoon in Oklahoma. CBS officials say it is due to a related storyline.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:18:14 GMT
CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has announced the closure of one hospital and the expansion of another, in what it is calling a "new strategic direction."More >>
CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has announced the closure of one hospital and the expansion of another, in what it is calling a "new strategic direction."More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:32:07 GMT
A new Legislative Audit report released Monday shows some problems with the way the State Department of Education is managing its charter schools. Charter schools are independent, publicly funded elementaryMore >>
A new Legislative Audit report released Monday shows some problems with the way the State Department of Education is managing its charter schools.More >>
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.More >>
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:35:45 GMT
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:58:17 GMT
JEFF AMYAssociated PressLouisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federalMore >>
Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.More >>
The old Rosborough Springs building south of Marshall, TX has been empty for years, but as Richard Givens recently discovered, the place is still buzzing with activity.More >>
The old Rosborough Springs building south of Marshall, TX has been empty for years, but as Richard Givens recently discovered, the place is still buzzing with activity.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:43:49 GMT
The National Weather Service confirmed on Friday that the storm that swept through the ArkLaTex a day earlier spawned four tornadoes in the EF-1 category.More >>
The National Weather Service confirmed on Friday that the storm that swept through the ArkLaTex a day earlier spawned four tornadoes in the EF-1 category.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:31 GMT
Hours after SPD Chief Willie Shaw fired police Sgt. Matthew Prunty for violating department policies, the union that represents Shreveport Police has vowed to fight the disciplinary action.More >>
Hours after SPD Chief Willie Shaw fired police Sgt. Matthew Prunty for violating department policies, the union that represents Shreveport Police has vowed to fight the disciplinary action.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:13 GMT
"I guess I won't actually be nervous until I actually get up there" 8th grade Safa says about the national spelling bee in Washington DC. She leaves for the competition on May 25th.More >>
"I guess I won't actually be nervous until I actually get up there" 8th grade Safa says about the national spelling bee in Washington DC. She leaves for the competition on May 25th.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:00:47 GMT
Authorities have evacuated Pierre Bossier Mall as a precaution as Bossier firefighters look for the source of smoke coming through vents, Bossier Police spokesman Mark Natale says.More >>
Authorities have evacuated Pierre Bossier Mall as a precaution as Bossier firefighters look for the source of smoke coming through vents, Bossier Police spokesman Mark Natale says.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:53:51 GMT
An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital Friday after being shot in the abdomen by another boy, and Bossier Sheriff's Detectives are investigating.More >>
An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital Friday after being shot in the abdomen by another boy, and Bossier Sheriff's Detectives are investigating.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:12:45 GMT
Shock, anger and sadness are just a few of the emotions that greeted the owners and employees of an Ark-La-Tex nursery, devastated by Thursday's (5/16/13) severe weather that rolled through the area. AtMore >>
Shock, anger and sadness are just a few of the emotions that greeted the owners and employees of an Ark-La-Tex nursery, devastated by Thursday's (5/16/13) severe weather that rolled through the area.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:15 GMT
Clean-up and damage assessment is under way in several areas across the ArkLaTex following Thursday's storms, and the CBOHSEP wants to get the word out about resources available to those affected.More >>
Clean-up and damage assessment is under way in several areas across the ArkLaTex following Thursday's storms, and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (CBOHSEP) wants to get the word out about resources available to those needing assistance.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:44:40 GMT
JEFF AMYAssociated Press Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federalMore >>
Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:43:15 GMT
Authorities arrested three Ark-La-Tex daycare workers, accused of child abuse involving at least eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 4, in alleged incidents over the past two weeks.More >>
Authorities arrested three Ark-La-Tex daycare workers, accused of child abuse involving at least eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 4, in alleged incidents over the past two weeks.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:18:25 GMT
The Panola County sheriff, who had previously been suspended after he was arrested in February, was removed from office on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record, a felony. AccordingMore >>
The Panola County sheriff, who had previously been suspended after he was arrested in February was removed from office on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record, a felony.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's latest financial disclosure report shows his annual nearly $128,000 state salary provided the main source of income for he and his wife in 2012.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's latest financial disclosure report shows his annual nearly $128,000 state salary provided the main source of income for he and his wife in 2012.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:40:55 GMT
All three daycare workers arrested Wednesday accused of abusing children at the Haughton daycare where they worked have reportedly admitted to acts of cruelty and battery.More >>
All three daycare workers arrested Wednesday accused of abusing children at the Haughton daycare where they worked have reportedly admitted to acts of cruelty and battery.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:43:32 GMT
A ban on posting to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter while driving appears likely to hit Louisiana's law books.Both the House and Senate have easily approved the idea.SB 147 has one more stopMore >>
A ban on posting to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter while driving appears likely to hit Louisiana's law books.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:37:12 GMT
Public schools, already required to have written crisis management plans, will now have to coordinate those plans with local law enforcement and emergency preparedness officials - and hold annual safetyMore >>
Public schools will now have to coordinate crisis plans with local law enforcement and emergency preparedness officials and hold annual safety drills to rehearse them.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:39:46 GMT
It was an emotional service held in downtown Shreveport today (5/15/13) to remember and honor the 37 brave officers who have given their lives in the line of duty in the Shreveport-Bossier area over theMore >>
It was an emotional service held in downtown Shreveport today (5/15/13) to remember and honor the 37 brave officers who have given their lives in the line of duty in the Shreveport-Bossier area over the last 119 years.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:49:47 GMT
More than 3,300 customers are without power this evening in Caddo Parish, leaving in the dark mostly those who live in the Highland neighborhood.More >>
More than 3,300 customers are without power this evening in Caddo Parish, leaving in the dark mostly those who live in the Highland neighborhood.More >>
Tourists on safari might get nervous about being charged by an elephant, but an elephant at a nature preserve in South Africa got scared when charged by a man.More >>
Tourists on safari might get nervous about being charged by an elephant, but an elephant at a nature preserve in South Africa got scared when charged by a man.More >>
The U.S. may have one of the largest economies in the world, but that doesn't mean some cities don't face poverty. According to the website therichest.org, 10 cities face poverty more than any other in the nation.More >>
The U.S. may have one of the largest economies in the world, but that doesn't mean some cities don't face poverty. According to the website therichest.org, the following 10 cities rank the poorest in the country.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:37:35 GMT
A Caddo Parish jury has convicted a Bossier City man of manslaughter for the August 2011 shooting death of a Shreveport man in broad daylight in the city's Lakeside neighborhood.More >>
A Caddo Parish jury has convicted a Bossier City man of manslaughter for the August 2011 shooting death of a Shreveport man in broad daylight in the city's Lakeside neighborhood.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:31:44 GMT
A controversy is brewing in Louisiana over the carrying of guns into restaurants. Now, Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has been asked to give an opinion on the matter.More >>
A controversy is brewing in Louisiana over the carrying of guns into restaurants. Now, Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has been asked to give an opinion on the matter.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:27 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:27:20 GMT
Caddo Sheriff's Deputies arrested two women earlier this month on trespassing and other charges after they allegedly trespassed onto the campus of Southwood High School. Now deputies are looking for a man.More >>
Caddo Sheriff's Deputies arrested two women earlier this month on trespassing and other charges after they allegedly trespassed onto the campus of Southwood High School. Now deputies are looking for a man.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:04:00 GMT
Bossier Police say eastbound traffic on I-20 is down to one lane between Old Minden Road and Harrah's Louisiana Downs because of two traffic accidents.More >>
Bossier Police say eastbound traffic on I-20 is down to one lane between Old Minden Road and Harrah's Louisiana Downs because of two traffic accidents.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:57:46 GMT
Three Bossier Parish men were arrested after a Caddo Parish Detective, posing as a 13-year-old girl chatting online, allegedly lured them into meeting for sex.More >>
Three Bossier Parish men were arrested after a Caddo Parish Detective, posing as a 13-year-old girl chatting online, allegedly lured them into meeting for sex.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:11:18 GMT
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.According to Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Amanda Smith and Sydney Brook Side were arrested and charged with solicitationMore >>
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.More >>
Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges in a massive...More >>
Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges in a massive bust...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:08:47 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (WWL/CBS) – A medical student who kept his cool was one of the many people who rushed to help victims after this weekend's shooting at a Mother's Day parade. Jarrett Pytell, originally fromMore >>
Jarrett Pytell, a third year LSU medical student, was giving his out-of-town friends a tour of New Orleans when shooting broke out at a Mother's Day parade.More >>
New Orleans police hope a $10,000 reward and blurry surveillance camera images will lead to arrests in a Mother's Day shooting that wounded 19 people and showed again how far the city has to go to shake a...More >>
Police late Monday identified a 19-year-old man as a suspect in the shooting of about 20 people during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, saying several people had identified him as the gunman captured by surveillance...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:32 AM EDT2013-05-14 05:32:50 GMT
Eight families were displaced by a fire at a southwest Shreveport apartment complex Sunday afternoon. Firefighters say a safety feature built into more modern buildings could have limited the damage.More >>
Eight families were displaced by a fire at a southwest Shreveport apartment complex Sunday afternoon, and firefighters say a safety feature built into more modern buildings could have limited the damage. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-14 04:56:21 GMT
KSLA News 12, Community Renewal, and the Northwest Louisiana Home Builders Associaton are asking you to help build a safe home for kids in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood.More >>
KSLA News 12, Community Renewal, and the Northwest Louisiana Home Builders Associaton are asking you to help build a safe home for kids in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:36:57 GMT
Shreveport Police Investigators need your help to identify a man and woman, possibly teens, who allegedly entered a homeowner's residence without permission and took several items of value.More >>
Shreveport Police Investigators need your help to identify a man and woman, possibly teens, who allegedly entered a homeowner's residence without permission and took several items of value.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:42:42 GMT
Caddo Parish schools are expected to select a new superintendent on July 30, 2013. That's according to a calendar released Monday by the CPSB detailing the schedule for the selection process.More >>
Caddo Parish schools are expected to select a new superintendent on July 30, 2013. That's according to a calendar released Monday by the CPSB detailing the schedule for the selection process, which will include several meetings seeking input from the public.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:06:41 GMT
The issue of marijuana possession is set to hit the House floor at the Louisiana Capitol Monday and one lawmaker is hoping to ease up on those caught with the drug. State Rep. Austin Badon, D-New Orleans,More >>
The issue of marijuana possession is set to hit the House floor at the Louisiana Capitol Monday and one lawmaker is hoping to ease up on those caught with the drug.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:45:14 GMT
Police arrested an Ark-La-Tex woman during Mother's Day weekend. She's accused of helping her son avoid capture by police in a murder investigation. That mother, Demetrice Smith, woke up this mother'sMore >>
Police arrested an Ark-La-Tex woman during Mother's Day weekend. She's accused of helping her son avoid capture by police in a murder investigation.More >>
We know you're proud of Mom and grateful for all she's done for you, so share your photos of you and your maternal figure with us!More >>
Mom, Mother, Mommy, Mum, Madre, Ma! Whatever we call her, that special bond is unique and ultimately unbreakable. We know you're proud of her for all she's done for you, so share your photos of you and your maternal figure with us!More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:07:38 GMT
The issue of water safety took center stage in Shreveport at the annual pool open house. It's hosted by Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation, better known as SPAR.More >>
The issue of water safety took center stage in Shreveport at the annual pool open house. It's hosted by Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation, better known as SPAR.More >>
Law enforcement officers have a new crime fighting tool in their arsenal. It's a new smart phone app they hope will help them sweep criminals off the streets.More >>
Law enforcement officers have a new crime fighting tool in their arsenal. It's a new smart phone app they hope will help them sweep criminals off the streets.More >>
Texas law enforcement officials on Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14 people last month, after weeks of largely treating the blast as an industrial...More >>
Texas law enforcement officials on Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14 people last month, after weeks of largely treating the blast as an industrial accident.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:41:39 GMT
Police in Hooks, Texas have completed their investigation into a school bus wreck that sent some junior high students to the hospital Thursday afternoon.More >>
Police in Hooks, Texas have completed their investigation into a school bus wreck that sent some junior high students to the hospital Thursday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:21:07 GMT
An Ark-La-Tex family refuses to give up hope now six years after someone gunned down their loved one on the streets of Shreveport. The anniversary of that unsolved double murder takes place on Sunday,More >>
An Ark-La-Tex family refuses to give up hope now six years after someone gunned down their loved one on the streets of Shreveport. The anniversary of that unsolved double murder takes place on Sunday, May 12th.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:24:42 GMT
In the shadow of the former General Motors plant in Shreveport, test drivers got a chance to try out a new vehicle that scheduled be built there in 2014.More >>
In the shadow of the former General Motors plant in Shreveport, test drivers got a chance to try out a new vehicle that scheduled be built there in 2014.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:50:46 GMT
The driver of a pickup truck that collided with an 18 wheeler late Friday morning north of Shreveport had to be cut free and flown to the hospital, but he is expected to survive.More >>
The driver of a pickup truck that collided with an 18 wheeler late Friday morning north of Shreveport had to be cut free and flown to the hospital, but he is expected to survive.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:37:34 GMT
While the Louisiana House debated next year's budget, Gov. Bobby Jindal headed to New Hampshire for a local Republican fundraiser. The governor's office announced that Jindal, considered a potentialMore >>
While the Louisiana House debated next year's budget, Gov. Bobby Jindal headed to New Hampshire for a local Republican fundraiser.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:20:38 GMT
A Texas paramedic who helped evacuate people on the night of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West has been arrested and charged with possessing a destructive device. It's not clear whether theMore >>
A Texas paramedic who helped evacuate people on the night of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West has been charged with possessing bomb-making materials, including a pipe and chemicals.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:38:43 GMT
Authorities are searching for an East Texas baby. 5-month-old Ethan Ramsey was last seen with his mother in the Marshall area on Thursday. If you have any information on where Ethan is, please contactMore >>
Authorities have found an East Texas baby who went missing Thursday night.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:01:25 GMT
Authorities are searching for an East Texas baby. 5-month-old Ethan Ramsey went missing somewhere around the Marshall area on Thursday. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office says his mother, Rachel Potter,More >>
Harrison County Sheriff's Office confirms that Baby Ethan has been found safe. He was found alone in his mother's truck Friday morning. He is being checked out by paramedics. Marion County Sheriff's Office would not release any details at this time.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-05-10 09:43:14 GMT
A judge has ordered a Shreveport driving school that was operating without a license to shut down for good. Now, paying customers are on their own when it comes to getting their money back.More >>
A judge has ordered a Shreveport driving school that was operating without a license to shut down for good. Now, paying customers are on their own when it comes to getting their money back.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:46:48 GMT
Two different stories are coming out of Webster Parish over how six year old Zander Thompson's hand was shocked and burned by an electrical outlet at school.More >>
Two different stories are coming out of Webster Parish over how six year old Zander Thompson's hand was shocked and burned by an electrical outlet at school.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:38:03 GMT
"She was wanting to take me out and I don't know why," says Kevin Mercer, the man Arkansas authorities named on Thursday as the target of an alleged murder-for-hire scheme that led to Kelly Mercer's arrest Wednesday.More >>
"She was wanting to take me out and I don't know why," says Kevin Mercer, the man Arkansas authorities named on Thursday as the target of an alleged murder-for-hire scheme that led to Kelly Mercer's arrest Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:00:16 GMT
Cynthia Spencer fears that it's likely her daughter may have fallen asleep at the wheel from exhaustion because of her long day.More >>
Authorities have now released the 911 calls from the site of a fiery, two-vehicle wreck that claimed the life of an Ark-La-Tex teenager, on her way home from college.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:50:22 GMT
Nacogdoches Police have charged a Nacogdoches woman accused of excessively spanking a five-year-old girl after she claimed to catch her trying to smoke a marijuana cigarette in April.A detective obtainedMore >>
Nacogdoches Police have charged a Nacogdoches woman accused of excessively spanking a five-year-old girl after she claimed to catch her trying to smoke a marijuana cigarette in April.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:29:16 GMT
Gun legislation was shot down at the Louisiana state Capitol on Tuesday. The proposed law would allow police officers to carry their guns into restaurants that serve alcohol.More >>
Gun legislation was shot down at the Louisiana state Capitol on Tuesday. The proposed law would allow police officers to carry their guns into restaurants that serve alcohol.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:13:51 GMT
The 205 million dollar mega project known as the Margaritaville Resort Casino is quickly taking shape, both inside and outside of the newest resort casino in Shreveport-Bossier. It promises a 'casual elegance'More >>
The 205 million dollar mega project known as the Margaritaville Resort Casino is quickly taking shape, both inside and outside of the newest resort casino in Shreveport-Bossier.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:40:10 GMT
Monica Ardoin says teaching kids to be healthy when they are young will help them grow into successful adults. That is why she started the after school program, SLAM.More >>
Monica Ardoin says teaching kids to be healthy when they are young will help them grow into successful adults. That is why she started the after school program, SLAM.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:18 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:18:45 GMT
An electric shock sent a Webster parish kindergartner to the hospital on Tuesday, his parents want to make sure the school doesn't let it happen again.More >>
An electric shock sent a Webster parish kindergartner to the hospital on Tuesday, his parents want to make sure the school doesn't let it happen again.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:59:53 GMT
Two days after Devonta Demarcus English was killed in a drive-by shooting, his family members and friends gathered to remember him in song and prayer.More >>
Two days after Devonta Demarcus English was killed in a drive-by shooting, his family members and friends gathered to remember him in song and prayer.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:35:50 GMT
In a story that's only on KSLA News 12, an Oklahoma woman convicted of horse theft back in April returned to an ArkLaTex court Tuesday to face new charges.More >>
In a story that's only on KSLA News 12, an Oklahoma woman convicted of horse theft back in April returned to an ArkLaTex court Tuesday to face new charges.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:30:08 GMT
It's that time of year again, time for the spring cleaning ritual. But don't reach for the trash can just yet. New technology makes it easier than ever to turn old clutter into cold hard cash.More >>
It's that time of year again, time for the spring cleaning ritual. But don't reach for the trash can just yet. New technology makes it easier than ever to turn old clutter into cold hard cash.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:44:12 GMT
Both sides in the battle to bring a dog park to Shreveport are now waiting for a judge to decide whether Mayor Cedric Glover should be ordered to sign off on the funding for the park.More >>
Both sides in the battle to bring a dog park to Shreveport are now waiting for a judge to decide whether Mayor Cedric Glover should be ordered to sign off on the funding for the park.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:58:31 GMT
It's a list no one wants to make -- a recently-released Gallup survey puts Longview at the top of a quality of life ranking, naming it the "angriest city in America." The "Well-Being Index" compiled resultsMore >>
According to a representative from Gallup, Longview did not provide a large enough sample to qualify for the "Well-Being Index," so the city was not even considered in selecting the "angriest city." More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:20:00 GMT
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until furtheMore >>
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until further notice.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:50:49 GMT
There was another big victory at the Louisiana Capitol for those favoring gun rights in the state, as several House bills took another step in the Senate. Gun control has proven to be a huge issue onMore >>
There was another big victory at the Louisiana Capitol for those favoring gun rights in the state, as several House bills took another step in the Senate.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:36:19 GMT
There's no need to worry about a five-cent tax on plastic bags in Louisiana, at least not yet. State Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, told the House Ways and Means Committee she won't pursue the proposed taxMore >>
There's no need to worry about a five-cent tax on plastic bags in Louisiana, at least not yet. State Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge won't pursue it this session. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:26:57 GMT
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the funding method for a private school tuition voucher program pushed through the Legislature last year by Gov. Bobby Jindal is unconstitutional. Tuesday's 6-1 decisionMore >>
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the funding method for a private school tuition voucher program pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Bobby Jindal is unconstitutional.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-05-07 04:25:33 GMT
A proposed change to tax credits for the Louisiana's film industry is one that has some filmmakers threatening to pack up. House Bill 161 is scheduled to be introduced and that could change the sloganMore >>
A proposed change to tax credits for the Louisiana's film industry is one that has some filmmakers threatening to pack up.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-07 02:01:13 GMT
MELINDA DESLATTEAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A bipartisan budget compromise under consideration in the House would cut most of the state's tax break programs by 15 percent across the board.More >>
A bipartisan budget compromise under consideration in the House would cut most of the state's tax break programs by 15 percent across the board.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-07 01:14:15 GMT
LITTICE BACON-BLOODAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Although no manufacturer exists in Louisiana, the House backed a proposal that would allow gun buyers and sellers to circumvent any federalMore >>
Although no manufacturer exists in Louisiana, the House backed a proposal that would allow gun buyers and sellers to circumvent any federal firearm ban if the gun was manufactured in the state.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:04:29 GMT
The man who kidnapped a 14-year-old Mount Pleasant girl is in custody and the girl has been found safe. Copyright 2013 KLTV. All rights reserved.More >>
The man who kidnapped a 14-year-old Mount Pleasant girl is in custody and the girl has been found safe.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 3:59 AM EDT2013-05-03 07:59:19 GMT
An interim sheriff for Panola County was appointed after Sheriff Ron Clinton was arrested in February and charged with theft by a public servant, abuse of official capacity and tampering with a governmentalMore >>
According to Smith County District Attorney Matt Bingham, Judge Diane V. DeVasto appointed Chief Deputy Kevin Lake as the interim sheriff of Panola County during a civil hearing in a Panola County courtroom.More >>
It's been an up and down career so far for Governor Bobby Jindal. As he enters the second half of his second term, his poll numbers have begun to fall, and political analyst James Carville says he knowsMore >>
It's been an up and down career so far for Gov. Bobby Jindal. As he enters the second half of his second term, his poll numbers have begun to fall, so where does he go from here? More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:15:40 GMT
A bill aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage in the state is on its way to the senate floor for debate. But another that deals with Louisiana's current plan is gaining momentum on the house side.KeyboardsMore >>
A bill aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage in the state is on its way to the senate floor for debate. But another that deals with Louisiana's current plan is gaining momentum on the house side.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:01:19 GMT
PANOLA COUNTY, TX (KLTV) – An East Texas district attorney has filed a petition to remove the sheriff of his county from office. Tuesday, Special Prosecutor Cynthia Stevens Kent filed a petition on behalfMore >>
In the petition filed in the 123d District Court in Panola County, prosecutors cite an investigation headed by Texas Ranger Brent Davis centered around money the then-sheriff-elect received to attend a workshop for new sheriffs in Austin.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:55:54 GMT
Nearly 8,000 students have been approved for state-funded tuition to private schools of their choice under the statewide voucher program that is going into its second year. That's about 3,000 more thanMore >>
Nearly 8,000 students have been approved for state-funded tuition to private schools of their choice under the statewide voucher program that is going into its second year.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:53:08 GMT
MELINDA DESLATTEAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A bid to make Louisiana's education superintendent elected by voters, rather than appointed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education,More >>
A bid to make Louisiana's education superintendent elected by voters, rather than appointed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, has failed to gain traction in the Senate.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:26:24 GMT
A ban on discrimination against state employees because of their sexual orientation has failed to win support from the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. The 6-3 vote Wednesday shelves the proposalMore >>
A ban on discrimination against state employees because of their sexual orientation has failed to win support from the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-04-30 20:21:05 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal says BP has agreed to fund $340 million in restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Jindal said Tuesday that the money is part of the $1 billion the oil giant agreed to pay for earlyMore >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal says BP has agreed to fund $340 million in restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico. More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:02:31 GMT
Many organizations gathered to ask the Louisiana Legislature to reject Gov. Bobby Jindal's policies. Organizers said representatives from more than 40 groups attended Tuesday's rally on the steps of theMore >>
More than 40 organizations gathered on the steps of the Louisiana Capitol Tuesday to ask the Louisiana Legislature to reject Gov. Bobby Jindal's policies.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-04-29 17:15:39 GMT
According to a newly released report, Louisiana's film tax credit program actually has a negative impact on the state. The Louisiana legislative auditor said for every $1 in tax credits, the program generatedMore >>
The Louisiana legislative auditor said once you factor in the fiscal impact, the Louisiana government is left with a net cost in the millions.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 6:34 AM EDT2013-04-29 10:34:19 GMT
MELINDA DESLATTEAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration says its former health secretary, Bruce Greenstein, improperly exchanged repeated phone calls and text messagesMore >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration says its former health secretary improperly exchanged phone calls and text messages with a company bidding for a lucrative Medicaid contract.More >>
Louisiana House leaders have devised a budget-cutting plan that would force steep cuts to health care and colleges. But the plan is only a maneuver to get next year's more than $24 billion budget pastMore >>
Louisiana House leaders have devised a budget-cutting plan that would force steep cuts to health care and colleges.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:08:37 GMT
An East Texas town is getting national attention for their unique public restrooms. Saturday night they'll be featured on TLC's show, "Insane Bathrooms."Friday, people in town were gearing for what theMore >>
An East Texas town is getting national attention for their unique public restrooms. Saturday night they'll be featured on TLC's show, "Insane Bathrooms."More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:07:43 GMT
Closing arguments are finished in the first-degree murder trial of "Marlo Mike," whose real name is Michael Louding and the jury is now deliberating his fate. More >>
Closing arguments are finished in the first-degree murder trial of "Marlo Mike," whose real name is Michael Louding and the jury is now deliberating his fate. More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-04-24 11:36:02 GMT
According to a new report, some 250,000 students in Louisiana are performing below grade level. The numbers were released by the non-partisan group Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL). The report statesMore >>
According to a new report, some 250,000 students in Louisiana are performing below grade level. It states nearly 75% of 4th graders have only achieved a basic grade in reading and math.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:34:46 GMT
The Louisiana House has voted to ban enforcement of any federal restrictions on owning semi-automatic weapons. The 67-25 vote Tuesday followed more than an hour of contentious debate. Supporters sayMore >>
The Louisiana House has voted to ban enforcement of any federal restrictions on owning semi-automatic weapons. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-04-23 02:18:38 GMT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Senate has overwhelmingly agreed to a new abortion restriction that would require doctors to be present when the abortion pill is administered. Senators voted 32-2More >>
The Louisiana Senate has overwhelmingly agreed to a new abortion restriction that would require doctors to be present when the abortion pill is administered.More >>
The Associates in Women's Health physician group located inside Woman's Hospital, is taking the stance that nature knows best. The group announced this week that its OB-GYNs will not perform scheduled,More >>
The Associates in Women's Health physician group located inside Woman's Hospital, is taking the stance that nature knows best. The group announced this week that its OB-GYNs will not perform scheduled,More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:48:27 GMT
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested two Shreveport residents on drug charges Sunday morning after a search of their vehicle during a traffic stop allegedly revealed cocaine hidden in theMore >>
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested two Shreveport residents on drug charges Sunday morning after a search of their vehicle during a traffic stop allegedly revealed cocaine hidden in the SUV's head liner and a hall-rolled cigar containing marijuana.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:05:39 GMT
MELINDA DESLATTEAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A bid to raise cigarette taxes by $1.05 per pack has stalled in the House tax committee, amid legislative resistance to tax increases. BogalusaMore >>
A bid to raise cigarette taxes by $1.05 per pack has stalled in the House tax committee, amid legislative resistance to tax increases.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-04-22 18:15:32 GMT
Authorities have shut down parts of I-20 in Gregg County because of a major accident involving an 18-wheeler that burst into flames on impact.According to Longview Police, the accident happened just afterMore >>
Authorities shut down an overpass and parts of I-20 in Gregg County because of a fatal accident involving an 18-wheeler that burst into flames on impact. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-04-22 16:10:37 GMT
Released by The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District:MARSHALL, TX – A 56-year-old Marshall, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District ofMore >>
A 56-year-old Marshall, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violationsMore >>
Monday, April 22 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-04-22 15:31:22 GMT
Family, friends and fans of George Perkins will begin to say their final goodbyes to the well-known musician from Tangipahoa Parish. Perkins passed away Wednesday. He was 70 years old. He was originallyMore >>
Family, friends and fans of George Perkins will begin to say their final goodbyes to the well-known musician from Tangipahoa Parish.More >>
Tex and Cindy Morris cherish the moments spent with their daughter Claire, who spends most of her time these days pursuing an undergraduate degree at Auburn University. "She visited schools and made a determinationMore >>
A proposed bill would allow students to use TOPS funds towards graduate studies at institutions across the state of Louisiana.More >>
Sunday, April 21 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-04-21 20:11:15 GMT
As the dust settles on the massive manhunt that led to the arrest of one Boston Marathon bombing suspect and the death of another, investigators prepare to question the suspect in custody.More >>
The suspect was physically unable to communicate with investigators, putting a hold on officials' plans to question and charge him.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-04-19 22:17:29 GMT
Officials said there was a "burp" and slough-in at the massive south Louisiana sinkhole Thursday morning. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reported the collapse was on the east side of the sinkhole,More >>
Officials said there was a "burp" and slough-in at the massive south Louisiana sinkhole Thursday morning. It is unknown how much land fell into the sinkhole. More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-04-18 23:39:07 GMT
Eric Williams is being held in the Kaufman County Jail on a capital murder charge related to the deaths of Kaufman County district attorney Mike McLelland, his wife Cynthia and assistant district attorneyMore >>
Eric Williams is being held in the Kaufman County Jail on a capital murder charge related to the deaths of Kaufman County district attorney Mike McLelland, his wife Cynthia and assistant district attorney Mark Hasse. Eric Williams is being held on a total bond of $23 million.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal says he'll veto any cigarette tax increase that wins passage from lawmakers, unless it's coupled with a corresponding cut in taxes somewhere else.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal says he'll veto any cigarette tax increase that wins passage from lawmakers, unless it's coupled with a corresponding cut in taxes somewhere else.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:24:43 GMT
BOSTON, MA (RNN) – Wiring, a circuit board and remnants of a pressure cooker can be seen in images the FBI released of one of the Boston Marathon bomber's devices. Officials circulated more photos Wednesday.More >>
Inconsistent statements from sources within the Boston Marathon bombing investigation led to a premature announcement of an arrest. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:55:36 GMT
A bill prohibiting federal restrictions on semiautomatic firearms narrowly makes it out of committee and heads to House floor.More information to come.Copyright 2013 WAFB. All rights reserved.More >>
A bill prohibiting federal restrictions on semi-automatic firearms narrowly makes it out of committee and heads to House floor.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-04-17 15:52:54 GMT
LSU's Spring Football Game is Saturday at Tiger Stadium with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. Tiger fans will get a chance to see a young, but very talented team led by quarterback Zach Mettenberger.In preparationMore >>
LSU's Spring Football Game is Saturday at Tiger Stadium with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. Tiger fans will get a chance to see a young, but very talented team led by quarterback Zach Mettenberger.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:03:29 GMT
American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.More >>
American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.More >>
At least two people are dead from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Evacuations from the site continue to take place.More >>
At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time. More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-04-12 16:51:51 GMT
The Louisiana State Capitol is quiet Friday, but you can bet this legislative session will be buzzing with plenty of back and forth over a dozen bills filed dealing with gun regulations. Most of the billsMore >>
The Louisiana State Capitol is quiet Friday, but you can bet this legislative session will be buzzing with plenty of back and forth over a dozen bills filed dealing with gun regulations.More >>
A Crime Stoppers Cold Case playing card deck was created to highlight 52 unsolved violent homicide, missing person and unidentified remains cases that have occurred throughout the state.More >>
A Crime Stoppers Cold Case playing card deck was created to highlight 52 unsolved violent homicide, missing person and unidentified remains cases that have occurred throughout the state. Here are the cases profiled in this deck, if you have information regarding the these cases, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers. Your anonymous tip could lead to a cash reward.More >>
Spring is in the air! Check out some of the great pics KSLA News 12 viewers shared of some of their favorite signs of Spring. Share yours by sending it to sendit@ksla.com or upload it to sendit.ksla.com!More >>
Spring is in the air! Check out some of the great pics KSLA News 12 viewers shared of some of their favorite signs of Spring. Share yours by sending it to sendit@ksla.com or upload it to sendit.ksla.com!More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:01:16 GMT
PGA Champion and Shreveport native Hal Sutton released a brief statement Monday in response to the announcement of the pending closure of Sutton Children's Medical Center.More >>
PGA Champion and Shreveport native Hal Sutton released a brief statement Monday in response to the announcement of the pending closure of Sutton Children's Medical Center.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:18:14 GMT
CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has announced the closure of one hospital and the expansion of another, in what it is calling a "new strategic direction."More >>
CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has announced the closure of one hospital and the expansion of another, in what it is calling a "new strategic direction."More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:28:53 GMT
Four days after storms swept through the Ark-La-Tex, people who live along Barron Road in Keithville are still cleaning up. Now, they're bracing for more possible severe weather on Tuesday.More >>
Four days after storms swept through the Ark-La-Tex, people who live along Barron Road in Keithville are still cleaning up. Some lost their homes, others lost their cars. Now, they are bracing for what future storms may bring.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:47:12 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) – Neighbors near a prostitution sting said customers came so often they affected the flow of traffic. Two juveniles were among the female sex workers, and more than 100 other peopleMore >>
Vice officers made dozens of arrests in the last two weeks during an operation they called the Bissonet Initiative, named for the street the sting took place.More >>
According to CBS, the season finale of 'Mike & Molly' will not air due to the tragic events Monday afternoon in Oklahoma. CBS officials say it is due to a related storyline.More >>
According to CBS, the season finale of 'Mike & Molly' will not air due to the tragic events Monday afternoon in Oklahoma. CBS officials say it is due to a related storyline.More >>
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