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Political

Elections results in Louisiana for March 25

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Amia Lewis
Election day voting hours were from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Military

Defenders of Liberty air show photography.

Viewers gather for Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tamer Knight
The Defenders of Liberty Air Show kicked off the first day of the weekend long event at Barksdale air force Base on Saturday, March 25.

Crime

6 injured in shooting in downtown Shreveport.

Downtown Shreveport shooting leads to 6 injured; DDA releases statement

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton
A shooting on Texas Street, downtown, leads to several injured and one fighting for their life.

Crime

police sirens generic photo

Drive-by shooting during cook-out leaves 7 injured

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Amia Lewis and Brittney Hazelton
A cook-out was being held when suddenly shots began to be fired upon the group of people, now one victim is fighting for their life.

Crime

Fourth felony offender facing lengthy sentence for impersonating officer, handcuffing woman

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Rachael Thomas
Back on June 22, 2022, Reginald Ruffins went to the Cooper Road Plaza Apartments dressed in a ballistic vest, duty rig belt, and was carrying multiple law enforcement style tools, such as handcuffs, a collapsible baton, and pepper spray.

News

Child killed in Oil City wreck identified

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton
A small toddler of only 4-years-old died due to a single-vehicle accident in Oil City.

Texarkana

Suspect wanted after attempted arrest, fight with trooper on I-30

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton and Fred Gamble
A man is on the run after escaping arrest on Interstate 30.

Crime

Victim shot multiple times on West 59th Street identified

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brittney Hazelton
A shooting victim that died from multiple gunshot wounds has been identified.

Women's History Month

KSLA honors Vita Riner for Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Biskie Duncan
On Friday, March 24, KSLA’s Biskie Duncan spoke with Vita Riner.

Political

Shreveport city marshal candidate: Grayson Boucher

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Jasmine Franklin
KSLA speaks with Grayson Boucher, city marshal candidate.
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News

Firefighters gather for 3rd annual Caddo Cooker Fire Days training event

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Angelia Allen
The third annual Caddo Cooker Fire Days Training Event will be held on March 24 and March 25 at 8240 Colquitt Rd in Keithville, La.

News

Shreveport mayor announces $11.5M proposal to improve city streets, remove blight

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The mayor says next week, he’ll submit legislation to the city council that will provide a “significant increase” in funding for a number of city services.

East Texas

Officer-involved shooting reported in Harrison Co.

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Officials with the sheriff’s office say deputies responded to a fight in the 2900 block of Lotta Road in Karnack that resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

Crime

Man killed, child shot during block party in Texarkana, Ark.

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen, Fred Gamble and Amia Lewis
Vehicle wrecks while trying to take wounded child to hospital

Arkansas

Arkansas State Police looking for man who reportedly ran from traffic stop

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
Several law enforcement agencies joined in the search around 10 a.m. Friday morning (March 24).

Arkansas

Texarkana area seeing more deaths from K2, or synthetic marijuana

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
A Texarkana medical facility is joining hands with police to try to prevent the influx of drug overdoses in the area.

Crime

Police arrest 1 of 2 women wanted in connection with Nathan Millard case

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
One of the two women wanted in connection with the Nathan Millard case was arrested Friday morning, March 24, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

East Texas

Man accused of dragging Sabine County deputy with car

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Mack Shaw
A Hemphill man is in jail after allegedly dragging a deputy during a traffic stop on March 14.

Education

Director of security for Caddo Schools retiring after almost 3 decades

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Taking over in his stead will be Don Gibbs.

East Texas

DPS says suspect in Harrison County officer-involved shooting has died

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The shooting took place after deputies responded to a fight in progress on Lotta Road in Karnack.

News

WATCH LIVE: First Alert Weather Day

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
Click here to watch KSLA News 12 live.

Community

Seventh Tap hosting Latin Night to raise money for RASA

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:59 PM CDT
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By Priscilla Borrego
Latin Night at Seventh Tap will be held Saturday, April 1 starting at 5 p.m.

East Texas

Elderly woman from east Texas dies in wreck after hitting tree

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Conditions were clear and roads were dry, Texas DPS says.

Crime

Man arrested after armed robbery, stand-off with police

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
After an alleged armed robbery, a man barricaded himself in an attic in a stand-off with police.

KSLA Café

Sorority’s festival honors legacy of Black art and culture

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:59 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
In Webster Parish, a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha will be celebrating Black art and culture with their 39th Annual Heritage Festival.

KSLA Café

Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy DECA chapter heading to nationals

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:56 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy is seeking help through donations and sponsorship so their students can make the trip to Orlando, Florida.

Crime

Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting in Harrison County

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The shooting took place after Harrison County deputies responded to reports of a fight.

Health

Gastrointestinal specialist encourages people to get colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Tamer Knight
March is colon cancer awareness month.

Crime

Man responsible for death of Mya Patel will spend the rest of his life behind bars

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The DA’s office says Smith’s sentences were enhanced due to him being a repeat felony offender.

News

REV Entertainment updates public on its plans for multi-sport facility in Shreveport

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Jade Myers
If everything works out, they are expecting the facility to be completed by 2026

News

Shreveport city marshal candidate: James Jefferson

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Jasmine Franklin
KSLA’s Jasmine Franklin met with a James Jefferson who's running for Shreveport city marshal.

Crime

3 girls’ deaths now considered to be homicides

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen
Autopsies show evidence that the children were strangled

News

Bill to allow concealed carry without a permit in La. sparks controversy

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Devon Distefano
Louisiana residents soon may be able to carry a concealed firearm without needing a permit.

Louisiana

Warrants: Nathan Millard hired prostitutes, smoked crack

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Derrick Perkins, the man accused of dumping the body of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard, tried to find Narcan to revive him, new arrest warrants in the case claim.

News

Man missing since Feb. found safe, police say

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Daffney Dawson
The missing man was found safe.

Crime

Bossier City man held on $1M bond for animal, juvenile porn

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Amia Lewis
Officers were given the tip that Nathan Mann, 35, of Bossier City, was in possession of pornography involving juveniles and sexual abuse of an animal.

Crime

SPD to host violent crime symposium in May as part of continued efforts to curb shootings

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
One of the main goals of the Violent Crime Abatement Team is to get illegally obtained weapons off the streets, particularly those in the hands of juveniles.

News

Boil advisory lifted for parts of Village Water System

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:59 PM CDT
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By Curtis Heyen
This is at least the third time this month

Community

Moms on a Mission hosting Working Through Grief event

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Priscilla Borrego
Moms on a Mission is a Shreveport area nonprofit organization with the goal of creating change and improving the community by offering support to young people and individuals who have lost a child to gun violence.

High School Sports

‘Look over there!’ Video of Carthage softball player creatively evading catcher goes viral

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By Blake Holland
Along with going viral on social media, the video has also been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America and ESPN’s SportsCenter Facebook page.

News

3 goats on the loose found in Blanchard; sheriff’s office seeking owner

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Anyone with info concerning the goats’ ownership should call Sgt. Gary Bailey at 318-464-7920.

KSLA Café

The Talk creates conversations between youths, law enforcement

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
An organization gives youth and law enforcement the chance to have candid conversations.

KSLA Café

United Way’s Day of Caring hosts nearly 600 volunteers to help nonprofits

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:49 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
The Day of Caring is the largest single-day, community-wide volunteer event in Northwest Louisiana, with nearly 600 volunteers from local businesses committed to making a difference in the community.

News 12 This Morning

Earth by Christaine Drieling presented at Central ARTSTATION

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:38 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
The art exhibit, Earth brings us through the different aspects of how we view, feel about, and treat our planet.

KSLA Café

Celebrate & Pollinate spreads awareness of importance of pollinators

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:52 AM CDT
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By Brittney Hazelton
The Shreveport Garden Study Club (SGSC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a flower show competition in floral design, botanical arts, and horticulture.

Crime

SPD investigates drive-by shooting on Lakeshore Drive

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
Shreveport police are investigating a drive-by shooting along south lakeshore drive.

Louisiana

La. lawmakers could get hefty pay raise under new proposal by state rep

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
The people who represent you at the State Capitol could be getting a hefty raise.

Texarkana

Collapsed historic building in Texarkana finally being torn down

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
City officials say they hope to complete this project over the next four to six weeks.

News

Woman crashes car into Broadmoor Baptist Church

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Amia Lewis
On Wednesday, March 22, a car crashed into Broadmoor Baptist Church on Youree Drive.

Prize Fest

Prize Foundation gets $1 million over 5 years for its Film Prize Junior program

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By Tamer Knight
Funds to be used to extend it to schools in all 64 Louisiana parishes
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