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ETBU softball wins super regional, advances to World Series
MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - The ETBU Tigers are headed to the Division III World Series following a 10-9 win over Williams College to win their super regional series in two games. The Tigers scored nine runs in the sixth inning to get the win. ETBU fell behind in the third...
Cross Lake crappie haul
As the summer sun cranks up the heat, so does the crappie action on Cross Lake in Northwest Louisiana. Nestled in Caddo Parish, this 8,500-acre reservoir isn’t just a hotspot for leisurely boat rides; it’s a crappie haven. But before you reel in those delicious slabs, you’ll need to snag a boating permit from the Cross Lake Patrol office at 2900 Municipal Pier Road in Shreveport.
East Texas Baptist softball's thrilling comeback sends them to College World Series
MARSHALL, TX (KSLA) - East Texas Baptist softball overcame a 4-0 deficit and turned into a 10-9 victory in the NCAA DIII Super Regionals. The Tigers will host the Super Regionals in Marshall next week.
Homes in Caddo Parish sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Caddo Parish saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $185,000. The median home sold for $170,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
With the fallen in mind, ceremony honors northwest Louisiana veterans ahead of Memorial Day
They brought framed photos of their veterans to Shreveport's Bill Cockrell Community Center Thursday morning so they — along with all others who served and, especially, those who died — could be honored ahead of Memorial Day. The 7th Annual Veterans Memorial Program, sponsored by a parish veterans...
String of murder-suicides, family killings plague Shreveport area
The idea that the person you love the most could be your greatest threat may feel impossible to imagine, but has proved to be the reality for dozens in Shreveport-Bossier over the last year. Homicides allegedly committed by a victim’s family member and intimate partners have made up a startling...
Caddo coroner identifies woman killed in shooting on Bert Kouns
SHREVEPORT, La. -- The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has identified the woman killed early Monday morning in a shooting that happened in a business parking lot on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. Enijua Turks, 18, was in a car at the Whataburger restaurant in the 2500 block of West Bert Kouns...
ETBU baseball’s Season Ends in Super Regional Championship
MARSHALL, Texas – Hosting the Marshall, Texas Super Regional for the second year in a row, no. 4 East Texas Baptist University’s 2024 season came to an end, 8-7, in the championship game against no. 12 Pomona-Pitzer College. ETBU finishes with 39 wins which is the second most in program history and were the 2024 NCAA Division III Marshall, Texas Regional Champions.
Historic Marshall Train Depot Fundraiser
(Loving Living Local) – A historic gem lies in Marshall, Texas. The Marshall Train Depot is home to two museums cherished by the community. Ashli Dansby, general manager of KMHT radio, talks with Susan to bring us some insights about this fundraising event. Next to the Genacchio in Marshall,...
Caddo rural zoning rules could soon be overhauled. Some argue they're holdovers from the city.
A Caddo Parish zoning commission is asking for an overhaul to simplify the zoning code in hopes of promoting business growth and better serving rural residents. The Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission wants the Caddo Parish Commission to fund a revamping of the zoning codes that govern the five-mile area around Shreveport city limits, according to its vice chair. The zoning code for that area as it exists is too complex for the needs of that area, and does not adequately provide for the rural lifestyle many who live outside city limits prefer, said Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chair Laura Neubert, who spoke on the issue to the Commission Monday.
Let’s Eat Eatery in Marshall, Texas
(Loving Living Local) – Located near Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, Let’s Eat Eatery gives the feel of southern homemade comfort food and southern hospitality. Susan visits Taifa Roach, Proprietor of Let’s Eat Eatery, for an interview about the passion behind her establishment. Let’s Eat is more...
Lake safety tips for boaters
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Memorial Day is a time for family, friends, food, and boating! RVs and campers are parked days before the celebration, and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Department says they want everyone to have fun—but safely. “Everybody that’s going to be on the boat has a...
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