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Large sink hole opening up in Walmart parking lot
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Be careful driving in Walmart’s parking lot, what appears to be a large sinkhole has appeared. On May 3, several Facebook posts were made by residents in Shreveport regarding a large sinkhole that has opened up in the Mansfield Road Walmart’s parking lot. Please...
15-year-old girl missing , last seen in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - 15-year-old Caylee Mae Cramer was last seen on Saturday along East Gregg Street in Shreveport. According to her mother, Cramer is a Type 1 diabetic and without insulin. She is 5-foot-4 and weighs 162 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink hoodie. If you have any information on where Cramer may be, Contact the Shreveport Police Department.
Widespread rain today
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Sunday! We are tracking showers and storms moving through the ArkLaTex today on a fairly widespread basis, especially in the morning. Showers continue but begin diminishing as we head into the afternoon hours with temperatures rising to the upper 70s for most of the region. Skies are likely to clear going into the evening hours, lows will drop to the mid-60s.
Man walking down street shot from vehicle
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man, walking in West Cedar Grove, was shot by someone inside a vehicle. On May 3, at 8 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a shooting at Wyngate Boulevard and Huntington Lane. When officers arrived, they discovered a victim was walking down the street when someone began to shoot at him.
Man fighting for life after bullet enters home, striking him
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man was inside his home in Queensborough when he heard gunshots and then a bullet struck him from through the wall. On May 4, at 2:45 a.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a shooting at the 3700 block of Sumner Street. When officers arrived, the victim stated he was inside his house when several gunshots were heard from outside and the bullets came into his home.
Mystik Dan, co-owned by Shreveport native, wins Kentucky Derby
Shreveport native Brent Gasaway, his wife Sharilyn and cousin Lance Gasawayare celebrating after the horse they co-own won the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Mystik Dan held off a late charge to win in front of 156,710 fans at Churchill Downs. It was the first nose margin in a...
Benton's Todd Martinez resigns; Tigers search for a boys basketball replacement
Benton boys basketball coach Todd Martinez has resigned his position, according to principal Whitney Clark, but no reason was given for his departure. Martinez, who coaches with his wife, Toni Martinez, joins girls basketball coach Mary Ward and softball coach Tracey Rambin, as Benton coaches departing this school year. Both Ward and Rambin are retiring due to their length of service in Louisiana schools.
Man killed in Jewella Avenue collision identified
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Shreveport man who was riding a minibike on Jewella Avenue when he collided with an SUV on Friday, has been identified as Gary Netter, 52. The Shreveport Police Department responded to the call but upon arrival he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Family seeking justice after son allegedly pushed into lake by friends, left underwater for nearly 10 minutes
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - A family in Louisiana is seeking justice after their 26-year-old son, who couldn’t swim, was allegedly pushed into a lake by his friends and left underwater for nearly 10 minutes. Yolanda George said her son Christopher Gilbert was at a lakefront restaurant with his...
Dripp Donuts historic building being demolished
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 421 Market Street, a possibly 152-year-old building in downtown Shreveport, is scheduled for demolition following the appearance of a large foundational crack. Everyone knows the building as Dripp Donuts’ location, 421 Market Street, but the historic building is possibly one of Shreveport’s oldest buildings. Recently a...
Boosie and Webbie to headline Tequila Fest in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— The organizers of Festival Plaza’s next event call it the “Biggest Event Of The Year”. Tequila Fest is set for Sunday, May 5, and will include music from two Louisiana rap headliners, Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., known as Boosie, and Webster Gradney Jr., known as Webbie.
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