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Man wanted for Eunice murder arrested during traffic stop in Shreveport
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — Deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office said a man wanted for a Eunice murder that happened in early April was arrested during a traffic stop in Shreveport early Thursday morning. According to SLPSO, Daylon Rainville, 18, of Eunice, has been booked into the...
Man arrested for alleged involvement in Taliaferro Street shots fired report
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man was arrested for allegedly firing shots off on Taliaferro Street. On May 17, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) arrested Patrick Seamster, 27, for his alleged connection with a shooting that took place on the 100 block of Taliaferro Street. The incident happened May 14,...
Kitchen fire displaces family of four in Southern Hills
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Shreveport Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Southern Hills neighborhood on Thursday evening, displacing a family of four. According to the Shreveport Fire Department (SFD), they received a call at 7:19 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival at the 9400 block of Pitch Pine Drive, firefighters described heavy smoke from the side of a one-story residential structure.
Hot and humid through the weekend!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Welcome to the weekend! If you’re going to be at the pool or doing any outdoor activities, the conditions will be great for doing just that! The hot and sunny trend continues tomorrow with more areas around the region reaching the 90′s, if not the upper 80′s. The humidity will make it feel like temperatures are a degree or two higher than what they will be. The main driver for these sunny conditions is our high pressure system moving in from the west. This will keep northerly winds coming through today, but as high pressure moves east, southerly flow returns and brings in oppressive humidity.
School board should consider making Fair Park a charter medical high school
Over the last two years, I have written about the need and the desire to make Fair Park into a medical feeder school. The truth is that the school should never have been changed from a high school to a middle school. That was one of the mistakes among many that the Caddo Parish School Board has made over the last decade.
Run for the Wall to pass through Shreveport-Bossier May 18
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Run for the Wall (RFTW) is the largest and longest organized cross-country motorcycle run of its kind in the world. RFTW honors veterans and their families and friends and also raises awareness of those that didn’t make it back home – prisoners of war, those missing in action and ones lost overseas.
The tastiest lemonade in town
SHREVEPORT, La. - N'Della Diop has wanted to make make her own lemonade stand sinch 2019 and finally her dream has become a reality. N'Della and her Mom grab fresh fruit from the garden to use for their lemonade staying as far away from un healthy syrup flavoring as they can. They believe that the fresh fruit makes the lemonade taste way better anyways.
Solid white squirrel spotted in Shreveport neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Every time we go outside, we will likely see at least one squirrel, but have you ever seen a white one?. It’s a rare and captivating sight that stopped me in my tracks. Darting down the sidewalk and up the trees in the Broadmoor neighborhood, this unique critter with white fur stood out among the rest.
Shreveport mayor issues statement on Fair Grounds Field litigation. Here's what he said.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux issued a statement Friday regarding an ongoing lawsuit between the city and Friends of Fairgrounds, LLC. According to a press release from Arceneaux's office, there is a long-standing policy of the City of Shreveport not to comment in the media on ongoing litigation. However, due to certain statements being released Thursday regarding revitalization of the Fair Grounds Field, Arceneaux felt it necessary to respond.
Community provides support for displaced Shreveport renters
SHREVEPORT, La. – The landlords and owners of the Jolie Apartments, Pines Apartments, and Villa Norte Apartments have failed to pay bills, forcing the city to take action. The city of Shreveport partnered with the Power Coalition, Providence House, United Way, and other partners to provide support to renters.
VFW Post 4588 hosts 2nd annual Veterans Expo
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - May 18 is Armed Forces Day. Veterans gathered in Bossier City for the 2nd annual Veterans Expo. The expo, hosted by VFW Post 4588, featured a wealth of information and resources for veterans. They had the chance to learn more about financial health, claims and final expenses.
Feeling like summer this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A quiet night ahead with partly cloudy skies and temperatures falling into the mid 60s. Some patchy fog will be possible after midnight but nothing that should be widespread or impact travel too much. Saturday will feature just a few passing clouds along with warmer and...
Principals at Westwood Elementary, Caddo Heights prepare for merger that will bring in hundreds of students
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After the Caddo Parish School Board voted to approve the closure of Sunset Acres and Werner Park Elementary, two Caddo schools are now getting ready to welcome hundreds of new students. KSLA News 12 met up with the principals at Westwood Elementary and Caddo Heights, who...
Hundreds of students graduate from LSU Health Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Saturday, May 18 was an exciting day for students at LSU Health Shreveport. Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage and earned their degrees. The keynote speaker was Dr. Ralph Abarham who is an alum of LSU Health Shreveport. This marks the university’s 51st graduation ceremony.
Class of 2024 reflect on entering high school during the pandemic
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Graduating high school symbolizes a step towards the future and opportunity. The class of 2024 graduates cross the stage earning their diplomas despite their high school careers getting off to a rocky start. The class of 2024 is the first full year of the Covid-19...
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