Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bud is nearly a hurricane and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:23:28 GMT
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues. More >>
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues Wednesday. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:56 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:56:11 GMT
(RNN) - They came, they wailed, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
They came, they cried, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when the votes were counted and it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:41:28 GMT
A Shreveport special agent was recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wednesday.More >>
A Shreveport special agent was recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wednesday.More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
The sentencing hearing got under way Saturday afternoon for Robert Coleman, found guilty Friday by a Caddo Parish of killing retired Blanchard minister Julian Brandon.
The 70-year-old retired minister was shot and stabbed to death in their Blanchard home on New Years Day 2003. His 68-year-old wife Alice was also shot and stabbed, and left for dead.
Coleman was found guilty on the same charge in 2005 and sentenced to death, but that conviction was overturned in 2007 by the Louisiana Supreme Court, which agreed that his rights were violated by prosecutors when they dismissed a black juror from Coleman's murder trial on racial grounds.
The Caddo District Attorney's office is once again pushing for the death penalty.
In the courtroom on Saturday was the family of Terry Blaze, who was murdered just a few days after the brutal attack on the Brandons. Blaze's family believes Coleman and his teen girlfriend, Brandy Holmes, killed Blaze just a few days after murdering the pastor and seriously wounding his wife.
Holmes, who was also convicted and sentenced to death for the Brandon murder, admitted to killing Blaze during the course of the investigation, and directed authorities to his body. Coleman was never charged in connection with Blaze's murder.
Still, Blaze's mother told KSLA News 12's Brittany Pieper her son's case will be brought up during the sentencing phase of Coleman's trial, which is already underway in Caddo District Court.
Coleman's sentencing hearing could continue into Sunday.
Stay with KSLA News 12 and ksla.com for updates and the final disposition of the re-sentencing of Robert Coleman.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:23:59 GMT
(RNN) Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc. and banks who were underwriters for the social network, including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook'sMore >>
Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc., and banks who were underwriters for the social network - including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook's initial public offering, Reuters reports.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:42:54 GMT
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget andMore >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it.More >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it. (5/22/12)More >>
Congratulations to KSLA News 12's Tracy Clemons, who tied the knot Saturday afternoon, exchanging vows with Jessyca Davis at the Scottish Rite Temple in Shreveport.More >>
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Guilty, again: Robert Coleman (Courtesy: Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office)
On death row: Brandy Holmes
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