Friday, May 24 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:54:12 GMT
A month after Louisiana Sen. David Vitter introduced legislation that would end subsidized mobile phone service, one company that provides the cell phones sought to defend it.More >>
A month after Louisiana Sen. David Vitter introduced legislation that would end subsidized mobile phone service, Safelink Wireless, one company that provides the cell phones, sent out text messages to save the cell phone subsidy.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:06:21 GMT
This week, the LSP kicked off its seatbelt enforcement campaign, warning drivers to click it or get a ticket. Authorities wrote more than 20,000 tickets during last year's campaign.More >>
This week, the LSP kicked off its seatbelt enforcement campaign, warning drivers to click it or get a ticket. Authorities wrote more than 20,000 tickets during last year's campaign.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:35:08 GMT
Some of you may be getting out of the city for Memorial Day weekend. That means filling up on gas. And with prices at the pump slightly lower this year, compared to last year at this time, you'd expectMore >>
Some of you may be getting out of the city for Memorial Day weekend. That means filling up on gas. And with prices at the pump slightly lower this year, compared to last year at this time, you'd expect that might prompt more people to travel this holiday weekend. But that's 'not' the case.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:47:05 GMT
Biomedical Research Foundation has decided to move forward with a plan to operate and manage LSU Hospitals in Shreveport and other cities in Louisiana. On Friday the board voted to approve what's calledMore >>
Biomedical Research Foundation has decided to move forward with a plan to operate and manage LSU Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:00:41 GMT
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition that stopped him from breathing is now able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition is able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
Bobby Byrd was convicted on Wednesday for aggravated flight from an officer after a lengthy and dangerous high speed chase, back in 2011. The pursuit ended with officers having to forcefully remove Byrd from the Red River. Because of his past run-ins with the law the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office wants to put Byrd away for a long time.
"They're trying to give him a life sentence on something that would have ordinarily carried a two year sentence," said Martha Hays, Byrd's Mother.
The chase started when officers spotted Byrd's vehicle, which matched the description of a vehicle used in a string of nightclub robberies. Byrd's family says he never robbed anyone but because of a condition he has he chose to run.
"Bobby is what you call a paranoid schizophrenic, bad. He gets scared and if he sees something that don't look right he runs," said Hays.
Bobby Byrd's family says he does deserve some time behind bars for running from police but they feel his crime does not merit life in prison. The final decision on sentencing will be handed down by Judge Emanuel; however family members say they are appealing to a higher judge.
"The only person I know to call on is God. I am asking this community, more than ever, to come through and just lift us up in prayer," said Mary Boyd.
Family members tell KSLA News 12 that Byrd is suing the city of Shreveport for the injuries he sustained while being pulled from the Red River. Byrd will be back in court on Monday, January 28.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:31:26 GMT
More than 100 good paying jobs in the ArkLaTex are on the chopping block. Those layoffs are set to take place at the massive Libbey Glass factory in Shreveport.More >>
More than 100 good paying jobs in the ArkLaTex are on the chopping block. Those layoffs are set to take place at the massive Libbey Glass factory in Shreveport.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:00:41 GMT
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition that stopped him from breathing is now able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition is able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:40:11 GMT
(CNN) – Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate. The employees have to take furlough days thanks to the forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1. TheMore >>
Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:54:54 GMT
(POOL/CNN) – George Zimmerman's attorneys have released new evidence taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone. His attorneys said the data paints a different picture of the 17-year-old Martin than what hisMore >>
George Zimmerman's attorneys have released new evidence taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:27:27 GMT
More than 40 people gathered at a candle light vigil Thursday night, to not only remember Johnson, but also encourage the young people to put their guns down.More >>
More than 40 people gathered at a candle light vigil Thursday night, to not only remember Johnson, but also encourage the young people to put their guns down.More >>
Kmart strikes again! They've released a new video on YouTube to show off savings on gas at select Kmarts. Of course, the video is hilariously controversial: Watch on Mobile:More >>
Kmart strikes again! They've released a new video on YouTube to show off savings on gas at select Kmarts. Of course, the video is hilariously controversial.More >>
Bobby Charles Byrd, 39, is pulled from the Red River in July 2011.
Bobby Charles Byrd, 39 (Source: Caddo Correctional Center)
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