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DeSoto Uniform Ministry sets pick up dates
Get ready for the new school year with the DeSoto School Uniform Ministry sponsored by DeSoto Parish United Methodist Churches. DSUM helps ensure every DeSoto student has the uniforms needed to help them succeed. Parents, take your child to the following locations to receive school uniforms for the 24-25 school...
Which Power Five team landed a commitment from Captain Shreve's Prudhomme on Friday?
Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme Jr. studied long and hard before choosing between Arkansas, Mississippi State, Tulane, Houston, Texas Tech and Ole Miss for his next stop. On Friday afternoon, the Gator big man announced Arkansas as his college of choice. He had at least 17 offers in his hopper. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Prudhomme...
Scattered storms linger into the weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The very unusual July pattern that has brought day after day of rainfall and below average temperatures will slowly start to transition to a more typical summer pattern this weekend and into next week. Right now, much of the region is seeing a break from the...
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux gearing up for annual coronation
SHREVEPORT, La. -It's almost time for the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Coronation Day. Two representatives joined KTBS 3 Friday to dive deeper into this event. The krewe will crown its new royalty at 3 p.m. Sunday during a coronation that will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple on Cotton Street.
Shreveport man accused of burning woman with cigarette
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man has been accused of burning a woman with a cigarette and threatening to kill her. Shreveport police detectives arrested Kentrail Fuller, 46, in connection with a domestic violence incident. Detectives allege Fuller burned a woman's forehead, tried to burn her thigh and threatened to...
Shreveport Police Searching for Check Fraud Suspects
SHREVEPORT, LA- SPD Detectives Search for White Collar Thieves. Detectives with the Shreveport Caddo White Collar Crimes Task Force are seeking the public's assistance in locating two wanted suspects:. Ashley Dunn (DOB: 08/28/1983) and her husband Shannon Dunn (DOB: 01/18/1984). Both individuals have multiple outstanding warrants for Monetary Instrument Abuse...
Scattered rain this weekend & HEAT returns next week
Friday began with more widespread and heavy rain across the ArkLaTex. Expect the rain to be more scattered this weekend with slightly warmer temperatures. The sunshine, heat, and humidity will return to the area next week.
50 Cent Says Keith Sweat Is Bailing On His Festival Over Diddy’s Revoked Key To The City
Keith Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent was unable to attend to the singer’s Key to the City ceremony. 50 Cent called out Keith Sweat for threatening to skip August’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent could not attend an event in which the singer would receive the Key to New York City.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
New luxury resort casino will be regional draw for Shreveport, Louisiana area
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, recently topped off. The $270+ project will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities. Located along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, directly across from Shreveport, the venue will feature...
Loving Little Ones hosts 2024 Pop-Up Shelter resource fair for displaced people
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Multiple organizations come together to provide assistance and resources to displaced people in Shreveport-Bossier. On July 26 - 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 2024 Pop-Up Shelter, a resource fair held annually to change the lives of displaced people, will be held at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds at the Ag Building, 3701 Hudson Street.
How to Get Into the Shreveport Sports Card Show For Free
The Shreveport Card Show is coming back for their traditional summer show. The event is set for this Saturday and Sunday, July 27th & 28th, at the Acrosports and The Fieldhouse on American Way in Shreveport. Over the last 30 years, the world of sports collectible has blossomed into a...
Watch E.T. With the Stars of the Film in Downtown Shreveport
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours here: https://geekdcon.ticketspice.com/geekd-con-2024. Two of the guests...
Shreveport Grocery Store Might Be Safe, for Now
SHREVEPORT, LA – The proposal to sell a Shreveport grocery store to the group that owns Piggly Wiggly might be on the back burner today. A massive grocery merger deal is now on hold pending court action in the case. The Wall Street Journal reports Kroger and Albertsons have announced the $20 billion merger deal is being paused for now while antitrust enforcers pursue lawsuits to try to block the deal.
Shreveport water tower artwork winners to be revealed at Artspace
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The City of Shreveport will soon reveal the artwork that will grace three water towers across the city. The City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council will showcase the work at an event on July 30th at 3:00 pm at Artspace on Texas Street. The...
Emergency health and safety declaration for Shreveport 'death trap' extended
Shreveport's mayor has extended the emergency declaration at the Linwood Homes apartments, one of four apartment complexes where police currently have the power to remove and arrest people on the premises. Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Thursday extended for another 30 days the public health and safety emergency declaration for the...
Schools take on Better Me, Better School Challenge to improve, earn cash awards
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Four high schools take on the challenge to be better and earn award money for their school’s programs and student activities. In the 2024-2025 school year, four Shreveport schools are taking on the Ryan Williams Better Me, Better School Challenge, which encourages awards for schools based on participation and good behavior. The awards that are given either go to the school’s athletic program or where the students and parents decide.
Rain continues in Shreveport-Bossier, Flash flood warning in effect
Shreveport-Bossier is under a flash flood warning until late Friday morning. Rain is expected to continue through the day. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. The chance of precipitation...
Ep. 64 - All Part of the Process
Clint Davis, clinical supervisor/clinician at Clint Davis Counseling & Integrative Wellness, sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, director of marketing & development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. The two of them discuss topics ranging from equine therapy to taking charge of our mental health.
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