Cutting-edge technology might not be something you associate with Red River Parish, a rural area about an hour south of Shreveport. But, walk inside any of the district’s schools right now, and you’re already on camera.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office and Carthage Police Department will have a larger presence on school grounds.

Those who sign up will receive time-sensitive messages from your home, mobile or business phones, email address, and text messages.

The Texas Transportation Commission recently approved over $732,000 that will go towards constructing a shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians along Cider Lane that leads up to Hallsville High School.

These 3 tips should be on your mind anytime you’re handling a gun, police chief says

Caddo Parish Animal Services is reporting a rise in distemper — a deadly disease carried by raccoons and transmitted to dogs.

It’s been five months since Calvin Lyons’ daughter’s life dramatically changed in an instant.

Authorities used drunk goggles to show how much drinking can impair your ability to drive.

It uses a law enforcement agency’s social media platforms to remind people to lock up for the night

As census takers prepare to count every individual in the country, officials warn people to take precaution.

Darren McKeever, 48, has been missing since Jan. 10. He was last seen in Baton Rouge.

A woman was taken to a Shreveport hospital with gunshot wounds.

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (LAOSFM) has released its 2019 productivity stats, which show more investigative fire calls, completed projects, and new construction project reviews than in 2018. Unfortunately, the stats also show just as many people died in fires in the state as in 2018.

Tips on how to stay safe while staying warm on cold nights

Last year proved to be one of the safest years in Shreveport history, city officials say

He now advises people to take extra precaution before leaving a firearm unattended

The Shreveport NWR transmitter, which is temporarily out of service, is not the only way to learn about potentially deadly storms

They get to know the children and can advocate for what’s in the best interest of the children

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest, four-legged deputy to his handler Thursday morning.

Their message specifically is directed at pet owners and parents of small children; supervision, they say, could be critical

These eyesores lessen their property values and make their neighborhoods unattractive for future development, they say

Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge is offering free Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

Caddo has trained 350-55 congregations in 2 years; and there are many more to go

The answer to that question depends upon where you are

The fight against drunken and otherwise impaired driving already is underway well before New Year’s Eve

Before you put those boxes on the curb, watch 9News at 10 for how your trash could make you a target.

New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport rank as 4th, 5th and 8th deadliest cities in U.S., respectively

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting parents to a scam involving nonexistent child safety kits being offered free of charge.

LSU is adding more bike lanes to campus in its attempt to make a safer campus for pedestrians and bicyclists.

North Market and Highways 1 and 71 are the most common places for pedestrian accidents in Shreveport, police say

Two-factor authentication could prevent you from becoming a victim of cyberattacks.

The Ring camera was only up for four days in the girls’ room before the family says someone found a way to manipulate it, turning the security device into a room of horror.

As the holiday break nears, the Caddo Parish School District is unveiling a series of new buses hitting the streets - with a goal of shifting safety into higher gear.

The illegal cargo was seized earlier this week in Shreveport’s Broadmoor Terrace neighborhood

The Shreveport Fire Department says from October to February is when the department responds to more fires within the city.

Trooper Brent Hardy with Louisiana State Police said one of their work units was hit by a drunk driver while working a striping detail.

The easiest way to keep your family safe is to have a working smoke detector according to Shreveport Fire Chief Keith Murray.

On Thursday night neighborhoods across the ArkLaTex will be full of kids in costumes enjoying Halloween — but the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure kids are safe this year.

Sheriff Jayson Richardson says they spent the past six months designing this app

Local group aims to educate first responders when encountering children with autism

The district then decided to purchase more than 10 AEDs that will go in places like gyms and field houses for their schools.

We’re not even halfway into flu season and Louisiana has found a way to lead in the numbers.

Throughout the city, several neighborhoods have no homes decorated for the holiday

The 17-year-old has been charged as an adult

It’s a scary situation that has become all too common. As weapons show up in schools more frequently across the country, the 9News Investigators have learned 1,833 weapon-related incidents were reported in schools across Louisiana in 2018.

October is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Shreve Memorial Library is doing their part by hosting programs for the community.

On “Chemical Day,” recruits are exposed to tear gas then sprayed in the face with pepper spray before tackling obstacles

The eClip, created by Elepho, Inc. pairs with your smartphone and sends you an alert if you leave the car with your child still in the backseat.

Elysian Fields parents say bullying drove 11 year old daughter to her death

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office recently purchased new uniforms, buying 80 vests for their patrol deputies.

At least one child victim of human trafficking from the age of 13-14 is rescued every month in Northwest Louisiana.

“You drive past the fire station everyday," said Haughton Fire Chief Jimmy Holland. “You see the big red trucks, but you really don’t know the inner workings of what’s going on so it gives you an opportunity to come out and look through the rooms. “(You can) see where the guys live, see what they do

In emergencies, first responders often can encounter acts of verbal and/or physical violence

The woman was accosted Thursday in the 5800 block of Line Avenue in Shreveport

Here are bans on outdoor burning in the ArkLaTex. Bookmark this page to keep track of when burn bans are issued and lifted.

He encourages mayor to consider Raymond along with 3 candidates who have been recommended

The results were published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

The certification is offered to quality care that exceeds the state’s minimum childcare licensing standards.