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Shreveport youth football team’s equipment, trailer stolen
The team has a GoFundMe campaign to help buy new equipment
JOBS: Who’s hiring across the ArkLaTex
ArkLaTex Job Alerts!
Louisiana fishing and swimming advisories now available as an app
Fishers and swimmers can get their advisories in Louisiana through a new app.
BPCC hosting national cyber conference later in July
In just a few weeks hundreds of people from across the country will be in Bossier City to talk about a dangerous issue that affects thousands every day — cybersecurity.
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Manhunt ends in DeSoto Parish; suspect shoots self
A manhunt has ended in DeSoto Parish for a man who exchanged gunfire with deputies on Monday evening.
Milam Street Kitchen Incubator expected to open in August
Originally the kitchen was set to open by October 2018, but weather caused some delays.
9-year-old creates social media challenge to clean up hometown streets after Barry
A 9 year old girl of Franklin, La. has taken to social media to encourage residents to clean out the town’s drains after Hurricane Barry.
Woman returns to ArkLaTex to search for missing son
It’s a 1,300-mile trip from South Dakota that she’s now made countless times - never giving up hope
VA MISSION Act allows veterans to access urgent cares
The VA MISSION Act allows vets to go to any urgent care or walk-in care provider in the VA's network.
Man dies following shooting, police searching for possible gunmen
A man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times — and police are searching for the person who did it.
Woman carjacked outside Proud Mary’s
Shreveport police are investigating after a group of men held a woman at gunpoint and stole her car at a popular restaurant.
Teen injured in early morning shooting on Saturday
Police say the teen was working on his truck when he was struck by gunfire.
More than 100 run in the 4th annual Red River Balloon Rally 5K
This year, a diverse group of 112 men and women competed
Louisiana Greyhound bus routes affected due to Tropical Storm Barry
Services have been affected until further notice
Southern Louisiana nursing home patients evacuated to Shreveport ahead of Tropical Storm Barry
EMTs and paramedics from the ambulance service assisted with unloading residents and performed simple triage.
Caddo coroner identifies motel pool drowning victim
His drowning is under investigation by the Shreveport Police Department.
Northwest Louisiana Cajun Navy deploys to South Louisiana
Four men with the Cajun Navy of Northwest Louisiana are making their way down to Lafayette, LA.
Texas Mission of Mercy offers free dental clinic
Services include basic pain relief, dental cleaning, fillings and extractions.
Arkansas Department of Corrections’ van hit while transporting inmates
The van was being used to transport inmates to work detail.
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event this weekend in Shelby County
It’s Christmas in July here in the ArkLaTex for horse lovers!
Maranda at Work: Hot air balloonist
There aren't too many hot air balloonists in Northwest Louisiana, but if you ask around, you might hear of Pat Harwell.
Preparing for TS Barry: D.I.Y. Disaster Supply Kit
Here's a checklist of highly recommended supplies to add in your supply kit you need in case of an emergency:
Some Benton Water System customers under boil advisory
A small area in the Benton Water System is under a boil advisory.
Northwest Louisiana first responders prepare for Tropical Storm Barry
Several area agencies are preparing for Tropical Storm Barry’s impact on Northwest Louisiana and across the state.
BPSO reports significant decrease in vehicle burglaries
Vehicle burglaries in Bossier Parish are down by almost half since 2018, according to the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Dallas police locate possible remains of 18-month-old, 1 person arrested
He was discovered missing when his family awoke Wednesday morning.
Funeral services announced for slain BAFB airman
Bailey was killed in a shooting in south Shreveport on June 30. Also killed was Brandan C. Brown of Bossier City.
SWEPCO bills to decrease due to federal tax cuts
This tax cut will save SWEPCO’s 231,000 Louisiana customers over $24 million in a three-month period.
Eastern Cass Water Supply issues boil advisory
Following a water main break, certain customers in the Eastern Cass Water Supply system are under a boil advisory.
La. state officials opens State Emergency Operations Center
Louisiana state officials have made the decision to activate the state’s State Emergency Operations Center as Potential Tropical Cyclone Two moves toward the central gulf coast.
Air conditioning repair business booms during heatwave
Heat-related deaths have dropped by 80 percent in the past 60 years
Church eliminates $6.2M worth of medical debt in Indiana
Stories of medical debt from within the church’s own congregation motivated members to give.
‘The Good Stuff’ honored as part of national Edward R. Murrow Award
Two ‘The Good Stuff’ reports by KSLA News 12's Doug Warner are part of a national Edward R. Murrow award recently given to KSLA News 12.
Coroner identifies pedestrian struck, killed in South Highlands
Rodney R. Self, 79, was struck and killed by a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Creswell Avenue and McCormick Street.
Company recalls hamburger, hot dog buns sold in multiple states
The company says there is a potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production.
Starbucks rolls out new Tie-Dye Frappuccino
The drink is only available for a limited time at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Food Bank of NWLA in need of donations this summer
The summer is typically when the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana usually start to struggle with donations.
Woman arrested after dozens of animals, some dead, dropped off at shelter
A woman is in jail after police said she dropped off a UHaul full of dogs and cats at Memphis Animal Services.
Hot weather has Meals On Wheels drivers checking on senior citizens
“You have to, you have to. You never know what they’re going through"
CPSO to host CSI camp July 23-24; registration underway
The class is free for Caddo Parish residents, but seating is limited to the first 25 participants.
Natural gas safety tips for potentially severe weather
CenterPoint Energy is closely monitoring the forecasts as potentially severe weather heads toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Beat the Heat: Tips for surviving hot weather
Extreme heat can occur quickly, without warning.
IN STUDIO: 42nd Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament
This year’s Sickle Cell Softball Tournament will be held this weekend.
IN STUDIO: Mamma Mia comes to Shreveport Little Theatre
If you’re a fan of musicals — and the Swedish supergroup ABBA — then you’re in for a treat.
SPD seeks identity of church vandalism suspect
Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department are hoping someone can help identify a person possibly involved with a church vandalism.
Wreck blocks traffic on Cross Lake Bridge
A wreck has slowed traffic on the Cross Lake Bridge going east on Tuesday morning.
Free Chick-Fil-A? Just show up in your best... cow outfit
Hungry? Make your 'moove' to Chick-Fil-A.
Drill for emergency crews to be held at Haughton High
On Tuesday morning, first responders in Bossier Parish will perform a response drill at Haughton High School.
Retro Downtown among new businesses coming to the heart of Shreveport
Shreveport is seeing more victories than defeats in its downtown business community.
Walmart associate and twins benefit from company campaign
A mother collected donations for Children's Miracle Network — but never knew how the organization would become a part of her life.
Shreveport councilwoman’s case sent to district court
Following Shreveport Councilwoman LeVette Fuller’s arrest for DWI, officials will send the case to district court.
Rollover crash blocks traffic south of Texarkana
Crews are responding to a crash south of Texarkana in Bowie County.
Mother of 4-year-old girl in custody; girl returned home
The Arkansas State Police are searching for a missing 4-year-old girl on Monday morning.
Funeral procession to impact travel in Bossier City, LaDOTD says
Parts of East Texas Street, Airline Drive to be affected
East Texas city of Marshall says goodbye to red light cameras
Those ticketed before the program ended are not off the hook, police say
Disney Channel’s Cameron Boyce dead at age 20
The young actor was best known for his role in the Disney show “Jessie” and the movie “Descendants.”
Funeral held for slain Shreveport postal worker
The funeral of Shreveport Postal worker Antonio Williams was held at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on June 29.
‘Abortion is Freedom’ billboards cause controversy in Waskom, city declared the act illegal
Two Austin based non-profits have put up back-to-back billboards on Interstate 20, to challenge Waskom City Council’s decision to ban abortions in the city.
8-year-old critically injured in head on collision
All three have been transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Baton Rouge native named First Rookie of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2020 issue
Baton Rouge native, Brooks Nader, has been named the first-ever, in-person Sports Illustrated rookie for the magazine’s 2020 Swimsuit issue, SI reports.
Maranda at Work: Kenzie’s Cakes & More
Starting a business might not seem like much to some, but it’s pretty big for Mckenzie especially since she’s done all of this while attending school, and being a mom at the age of 21.
SPD: Man sneaks into employees only area, takes off with cash
Do you know who this man is? Shreveport police want to know.