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Candidate Spotlight: Gary Brooks, Tabatha Taylor

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The KTBS-3 Candidate Spotlight continues to shine on Shreveport City Council candidates. For fairness, each candidate is asked to react to the same four questions: crime, data centers, infrastructure, and economic development. Here's a brief look at the questions and responses from the following candidates:. GARY BROOKS.

Shreveport, LA · 11d

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Rain Threatens Shreveport's Saturday Halloween Plans, Storms Possible Across North Louisiana

This is the first Saturday Halloween since 2020, but heavy rain and wind gusts could hurt Halloween night.

Shreveport, LA · 12d

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State Fair of Louisiana kicks off 120th year with opening week events

SHREVEPORT, La. — Final preparations are underway as the 120th State Fair of Louisiana prepares to open Thursday, running through Nov. 15 at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. The fair will operate from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and from 11 a.m. to...

Shreveport, LA · 12d
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Bossier Parish approves rezoning for new manufactured-home subdivision

HAUGHTON, La. (KSLA) - The Bossier Parish Police Jury voted Wednesday to rezone more than 118 acres off Highway 80, clearing the way for a new home subdivision. District 2 Police Juror Glenn Benton said the development won’t resemble an old-style trailer park. “It’ll have street lights, sidewalks, and...

Bossier Parish, LA · 14d
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Speaker Mike Johnson votes early in Bossier Parish

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - House Speaker Mike Johnson voted early at the Bossier Parish Courthouse ahead of a reelection fight for his District 4 seat. Johnson spoke with reporters afterward, urging voters across the district to vote early before Nov. 3. “If we’re going to maintain freedom, if we’re...

Bossier Parish, LA · 13d

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Shreveport water tower earns national calendar spot

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport's Linwood Elevated Water Tank has earned national recognition after being selected for inclusion in TNEMEC's 2027 calendar. The colorful structure, known for its "SHV LOVE" design, was chosen following a competitive process featuring water tank projects from communities across the United States. Located near Interstate 49...

Shreveport, LA · 11d

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Vivian Mayor Ronnie Festavan highlights town improvements, new pool ahead of retirement

VIVIAN, La. - After two terms and eight years in office, Vivian Mayor Ronnie Festavan is not seeking reelection, bringing to a close more than four decades of public service in ArkLaTex communities. Festavan, who recently turned 80, confirmed his retirement plans during KTBS' "Good Morning Mayor," noting that his...

Vivian, LA · 12d

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U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis campaigns in Shreveport as early voting continues in Caddo Parish

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis made a campaign stop in Shreveport on Saturday, Oct. 24, as early voting continues across Caddo Parish. Davis, the Democratic nominee, is facing Republican Julia Letlow in the Nov. 3 election. “I am a confident person, so when you put the...

Shreveport, LA · 13d

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Elections are coming up for school boards in Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto. See who's running.

Early voting for the November 3 election has begun, and Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto residents will be voting for their new school board members for the 2026-2030 term. School boards across all three parishes will see some shake-ups as members from the 2022-2026 school boards reach their term limits or choose not to run for re-election. The Bossier Parish School Board will have the least amount of new members while the DeSoto Parish School Board will have the most.

Bossier Parish, LA · 15d

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Caddo schools no longer under federal oversight

Federal oversight of Caddo Parish schools ends after 61 years.

Caddo Parish, LA · 14d

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Stonewall's First Harps Grocery Stalls Until 2027 as Driveway Sits Unfinished

A driveway sits poured and waiting off Louisiana Highway 3276 in Stonewall, but the grocery store it was meant to serve is nowhere close to opening. Harps Food Stores, the Arkansas-based chain planning the town's first dedicated supermarket, has made only limited progress on the project since laying that pavement, and Mayor Randy Rodgers says the company now expects to resume construction sometime in late 2027 or early 2028.

Shreveport, LA · 18d

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Shreveport Green gives away 500 free trees during annual Trick or Trees event

SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport residents had a chance to add a little green to their neighborhoods Friday as Shreveport Green hosted its annual Trick or Trees giveaway. The organization distributed 500 free trees to city residents on Oct. 23 as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the environment and encourage tree planting throughout Shreveport.

Shreveport, LA · 14d

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Why This Halloween Might Be Your Final Chance to Step Inside Shreveport’s Most Haunted Mansion

Rumor has it this may be the LAST time The Logan Mansion is open to the public! Here’s everything happening at 725 Austin Place this Halloween.

Shreveport, LA · 16d

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Early voting turnout remains high in Caddo Parish ahead of 2026 midterms

SHREVEPORT, La. — Early voting is underway across Louisiana ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election, with nearly 10,000 votes already cast in Caddo Parish, according to local election officials. As of Thursday, Caddo Parish had recorded 9,856 votes, including mail-in ballots and in-person voting, according to Caddo Parish...

Caddo Parish, LA · 14d

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Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Voter Turnout in Louisiana

Louisiana · 13d

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Thousands cast early ballots in Caddo, Bossier ahead of Nov. 3 election

(The Center Square) - More than 15,000 voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes had voted early in person or by absentee ballot through Wednesday, according to data released by the secretary of state's office. Caddo Parish recorded 9,847 early votes during the first two days, while Bossier Parish reported 5,167. Statewide, 175,713 voters had cast early ballots through Wednesday. Early voting figures showed differences in participation by political parties across the two parishes. Democrats made up 5,134 early votes in Caddo Parish, compared with 1,315 Republicans. In Bossier Parish, Republicans led with 2,961 early votes, while Democrats made up 1,385. Racial breakdowns also showed differences between Caddo and Bossier parishes. In Caddo Parish, 5,324 early voters were white, 4,254 were Black and 269 were categorized as other races. In Bossier Parish, 4,001 early voters were white, 981 were Black and 185 were identified as other races, according to the Louisiana secretary of state's office. In-person and absentee voting were nearly evenly split in Caddo Parish, with 4,927 and 4,920 ballots, respectively. In Bossier Parish, in-person voting led absentee voting by 837 ballots. Female voters outnumbered male voters in both parishes, with 5,943 female voters and 3,902 male voters in Caddo

Caddo Parish, LA · 15d

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I-49 Inner City Connector moves closer to public review as federal comments addressed

SHREVEPORT, La. — The proposed I-49 Inner City Connector has moved another step closer to public review, with project officials saying the vast majority of federal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement have been addressed and the document was resubmitted to federal reviewers Monday. North Louisiana Council of...

Shreveport, LA · 16d

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Shreveport Attorney Lauren Ray Anderson Seeks District Attorney Role With Focus On Criminal Justice Reform

Shreveport attorney Lauren Ray Anderson is running for District Attorney of Caddo Parish as a Libertarian candidate, bringing her background in family law and real estate to a race focused on criminal justice reform.

Shreveport, LA · 18d

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Senior Day Expo draws thousands to Bossier City

The 16th annual Senior Day Expo filled Live! Casino and Hotel in Bossier City with thousands of attendees and more than 100 exhibits.

Bossier City, LA · 15d

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3 INVESTIGATES: Shreveport mayor says Sanctuary Apartments owner has personally guaranteed $144,000 water debt

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The City of Shreveport has received $68,000 from the owner of Sanctuary Apartments as part of a new agreement to address a water bill that grew to nearly $145,000, Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. The agreement calls for $1,000 to be applied toward the existing debt and the...

Shreveport, LA · 16d