Thursday, May 24 2012 8:04 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:04:42 GMT
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
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 >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
Information provided by the Shreveport Police Department:
Shreveport robbery detectives are working at this hour to identify and apprehend a suspect who robbed a businessman making a night deposit at a west Shreveport bank earlier this month.
At approximately 1:02 a.m. on February 1, 2012, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to the Chase Bank in the 5900 block of West 70th Street relative to a reported armed robbery.
Upon arrival, patrolmen contacted the manager of Papa John's Pizza who advised them a male suspect armed with a handgun accosted him as he was making the night deposit. The suspect, described as a black male about five feet seven inches tall weighing approximately 120 pounds last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans and a multi-colored ballcap, put the gun to the victim's head and demanded the money bag. The suspect then fled on foot with the stolen loot. The victim was not injured.
Detectives are now releasing surveillance images of the suspect and are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to call them at 318-673-6955 or Shreveport-Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
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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Surveillance images of armed robbery of Papa John's employee at west Shreveport night deposit box (Courtesy: Shreveport Police Department)
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