Michael Barnes
Reporter - KSLA
Shreveport, La.
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Michael Barnes is an alum of Caddo Magnet High and a recent graduate of Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Barnes loves and appreciates all forms of art: music, fashion, cinematography, and storytelling. Listening to music is his main hobby. He also loves to eat! Journalism is a passion of his. The best part of the job, in his opinion, is meeting new people.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 11:49 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
“... I talk to her every day and still see her every day,” her father said
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Curtis Heyen and Michael Barnes
Wounded boy taken to hospital; alleged shooter ran off, authorities say
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Last year, Caddo Schools won the competition, but both districts say they’re happy to work together for a good cause.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
The organizations gave out suits, ties and dress shirts to men of all ages at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:34 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
There are still more than 400 trees waiting to find a home.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 3:31 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Saturday, Dec. 3 is the last day to vote early. The last chance to cast a ballot will be Dec. 10.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Kaur says improper use of the medication poses at least one major risk and she advises against unnecessary usage.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 2:55 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
He will appear in court for an argument and hearing in Feb. 2023.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
The day is an opportunity for smaller businesses to get the same attention as big corporations.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:45 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Timeline Antiques, a small business in Shreveport, is preparing for the big day.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
“It just made me feel safe in there, you see what I’m saying?”
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 4:14 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Just pull up and to-go meals will be loaded into your car for you to deliver
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 8:51 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
It’s about “... letting families know that they have family here”
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Isaac lost his life back in 2012 when he got into a car crash on duty.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Dealerships across the country are now seeing a drastic increase in new inventory.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
Enrollment in Phase 3 clinical trial underway until mid-December
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 11:18 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
A robot even joined in on the festivities
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
“He died fighting for this country”
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Curtis Heyen and Michael Barnes
Cause still under investigation
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
The nonprofit, Moms on a Mission, held a day of healing in the new space.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
For the past decade, almost a thousand active military service members lose their lives each year serving our nation.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
This comes on the heels of BPCC being named a Top Ten Military Friendly School in the nation for the eleventh year in a row.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes and Curtis Heyen
Only 42.3% of the 122,056 qualified voters cast ballots in the mayoral race Tuesday
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 2:43 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes and Curtis Heyen
You can help by donating or volunteering
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Just how much more it will cost is a question KSLA News 12 explored.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Goal is to provide safe environment for activity with other children like them
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Louisiana is ranked second in the nation for the most expensive health insurance premiums.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
NWLA Humane Society says black dogs and cats are more commonly looked over at adoption shelters.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
The event is taking place at Seventh Tap Brewing Project.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes and Curtis Heyen
Work can include everything from assembling furniture to hanging holiday lights
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Another BAFB airman was significantly injured in the crash, base officials say.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Competitions culminated with naming of Film Prize winner
Kickball tournament held at park where children were killed to raise awareness for domestic violence
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas and Michael Barnes
This is the same park where a man kidnapped two children, then shot and killed them and himself as part of a domestic incident.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Abbott’s daughters say they are still in disbelief from losing their mother.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Early voting will begin Oct. 25.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 1:32 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
This comes after the city council proposed cutting funding to the BAC earlier in October.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes and Curtis Heyen
Beer isn’t the only reason people are putting the new pub in high regard
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
The teams met at AC Steere Park.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Music Prize comes to an end tonight, but Prize Fest continues through next weekend.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Michael Barnes
Celebrate Barksdale started in 1996 as an effort to bridge the Shreveport-Bossier communities with the base.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
The boost is being administered to combat inflation costs.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes and Brittney Hazelton
The Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) battled flames Wednesday morning that completely destroyed Springhill Baptist Church.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Michael Barnes
Laser projection system to enable major motion pictures like latest “Black Panther,” “Avatar”
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Brittney Hazelton and Michael Barnes
The Shreveport Fire Department battles flames at an abandoned home and they find signs of a squatter living on the property.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Founder Gloria Gregg is a breast cancer survivor.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
This year’s goal was to raise $60,000 to help fund the cause.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Legal experts say the decision is a step towards nationwide decriminalization and legalization of marijuana.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
The community is remembering and recognizing someone who had quite the impact on Shreveport-Bossier.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 10:18 AM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Fire officials say they were able to put out the fire in about 10 minutes.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Drive-through parade marks his milestone
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