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Mother speaks out after 3-year-old Khai Daniels dies

BOSSIER, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport-area mother is speaking out after the death of her 3-year-old son, Khai Daniels, who died from injuries police say he suffered while in the care of his father and the father's girlfriend. Charisma Bryant says she left Khai with his father, 27-year-old Randy...

Bossier City, LA · 5d
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Hot air balloons will be at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum this weekend!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Chennault Fest is this weekend! Ten hot air balloons will be at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe today and tomorrow. SkyCab Balloon Promotions will be out there giving people tethered rides. Matt McClinton says seeing the excitement for families never gets old. Gates...

Monroe, LA · 1d
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Paranormal Cirque Inferno Returns to Shreveport: An Adult Spooky Spectacle

Get ready for a thrilling and spooky experience as the Paranormal Cirque Inferno returns to Shreveport! Fox 33's Cassidy Collins reports live from the Mall St. Vincent parking lot, detailing this 18+ event. Expect acrobats, roller skates, and a cabaret with a scary, risque twist. The show runs through November 9th, offering affordable tickets and pre-show makeup services like Pennywise and Joker faces. Leave the kids at home for this unique, adult-themed circus.

Shreveport, LA · 1d
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‘Christmas on the River’ Christmas guide released

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) released its Christmas guide Thursday for the 2026 holiday season. The holiday celebrations start on Dec. 3-6 with both the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade and the Bawcomville Redneck Parade along with the Downtown Gallery Crawl, Christmas on the River Festival Day, and Christmas Open House at the Biedenharn Home and Gardens.

Monroe, LA · 2d
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Downtown Shreveport library renovations reach major milestones

SHREVEPORT, La. — Major progress is underway in downtown Shreveport as construction crews advance multi-phase renovations at the Shreve Memorial Library's main downtown location. Workers have completed several structural and interior upgrades, including the installation of a new roof, the construction of updated interior walls, and expanded restroom facilities...

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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Haughton native Josh Martin named Krewe of Centaur’s 2027 Grand Marshal

A Haughton native whose voice has brought life to iconic entertainment characters, including Dragon Ball’s Majin Buu and Barney the Dinosaur, is returning to his Ark-La-Tex roots as the Krewe of Centaur’s 2027 Grand Marshal. The Krewe of Centaur announced Nov. 3 that Josh Martin will serve as...

Haughton, LA · 3d

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Shreveport Opera brings classic fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel' to RiverView Theater Saturday

SHREVEPORT, La. — A beloved fairy tale is coming to life on stage this weekend as Shreveport Opera presents Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel" at the RiverView Theater in downtown Shreveport. The performance is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a pre-show lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. Based...

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Emmy Award-winning actress named Grambling State University Fall 2026 Commencement speaker

GRAMBLING, La. (KNOE) - Grambling State University has announced their commencement speaker for its Fall 2026 Commencement. School officials say Emmy Award-winning actress, director, singer and author Jasmine Guy will speak at their commencement on Friday, December 4. “I grew up in the shadow of Morehouse College and have admired...

Grambling, LA · 3d

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News 12 Now @ 9 - Nov. 2, 2026

News 12 Now at 9 brings the top headlines for Nov. 2, 2026.

Shreveport, LA · 5d

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Born 93 Years Ago Today in Louisiana, the Self-Taught Pianist Who Helped Create the Nashville Sound and Played on Elvis Presley’s Breakthrough Hit

On this day (October 27) in 1933, piano player Floyd Cramer was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His unique “slip-note” playing style enhanced hundreds of musical hallmarks including Elvis Presley’s breakthrough 1956 hit “Heartbreak Hotel”. In addition to accompanying stars such as Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, and Roy Orbison, Cramer also began releasing records under his own name in the early 1950s. Perhaps his best-known composition, “Last Date”, sold more than a million copies and reached number two on the U.S. pop chart.

Shreveport, LA · 11d

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Today Grambling State Turns 125 as Legendary Marching Band Hits 100

The historic HBCU marks three milestones in one year, celebrating its impact on Black higher education, athletics and American music. *Grambling State University turns 125 today, November 1, celebrating a legacy that helped shape Black higher education, college athletics and marching band culture across America. 0:00 / 0:00. The Louisiana...

Grambling, LA · 6d

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Chicken and Blues Festival returns to Shreveport for second year. Check out the music lineup.

When it comes to Louisiana culture, nothing brings people together like music and food. That's what longtime KOKA radio personality, media executive and community leader Charles Johnson — better known as Pastor CeJay — said he had in mind when he launched the first Chicken and Blues Festival in Shreveport last year.

Shreveport, LA · 8d

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Caddo Magnet teacher fulfills longtime dream of competing on 'Jeopardy!'

SHREVEPORT, La. — A Caddo Parish teacher fulfilled a childhood dream Thursday when he competed on the nationally televised quiz show "Jeopardy!" Although he didn't walk away with a victory, the experience was a win in other ways. Andrew Medlin, 45, an English and philosophy teacher at Caddo Parish...

Caddo Parish, LA · 9d

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Saturday Morning Spooktacular At Pierre Bossier Mall Draws 70 Vendors, Food Trucks, And Costumed Kids Collecting Candy

Bossier City's got two Halloween markets this weekend where families can trick-or-treat right at vendor booths.

Bossier City, LA · 9d

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LRCA Rodeo delivers thrilling entertainment at State Fair of Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. — The LRCA Rodeo is bringing fast-paced competition and high-energy entertainment to the State Fair of Louisiana this weekend, giving fairgoers an opportunity to experience one of the fair’s signature attractions. The rodeo features a variety of traditional events that highlight the athleticism and skill of...

Shreveport, LA · 8d

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KC and the Sunshine Band ready to rock The Riverdome in Bossier City

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum group KC and the Sunshine Band is heading to Bossier City for their Get Lifted World Tour!. "We've always loved coming to Bossier," said KC and the Sunshine Band frontman Harry Wayne "KC" Casey. "That area of the country was one of the first areas that embraced our music back from the very first single."

Bossier City, LA · 10d

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Get Ready For Some Halloween Fun Courtesy of Shreveport's First Responders!

The Shreveport Police want you to get those costumes ready and bring the kids out for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of candy, costumes, and community fun!

Shreveport, LA · 10d

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Country Piano Legend Behind Elvis Presley’s Hits, Known for His Signature ‘Slip Note’ Style, Would Have Turned 93

Nearly three decades after his death, Cramer remains a reminder that some of the most influential musicians weren't standing in the spotlight—they were behind a piano, quietly helping create the sound of a generation.

Shreveport, LA · 11d