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Caddo, Bossier foster grandparents honored with banquet
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The 44th Special Recognition Awards awards banquet honoring Foster Grandparent Volunteers from Caddo and Bossier parishes was held Friday, May 3. The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program provides one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and nurturing to children with special needs. At the banquet, special recognition was given to volunteers who have made a big difference in the Shreveport-Bossier community.
Plain Dealing man dies due to power outage
PLAIN DEALING, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – An elderly man in Plain Dealing died in the aftermath of a round of severe storms that moved through the area Sunday. Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington said a 69-year-old man lost power at his home in the 10000 block of Highway 3 Sunday night. Due to this, his oxygen machine stopped working.
NWS confirms 6 tornadoes hit northwest Louisiana and southern Arkansas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The storms that struck the ArkLaTex on Sunday (April 28) spawned four EF-1 and two EF-0 tornadoes, preliminary storm damage surveys show. The National Weather Service office in Shreveport says the outbreak began with an EF-1 in Shreveport that caused damage at Southwood High School and in the surrounding area.
Northwood toddler gives perspective on Falcon’s LHSAA loss; Benton punches ticket to semis
Archer Alexander stood at the precipice of small mudhole behind the Northwood baseball dugout Friday night contemplating his next move. For a toddler not yet 2-years-old, he moved his toes deftly in and out of the sludge, but eventually stepped into the indentation and slopped the mess from his toes to the top of his flaming red hair.
Check out these 10 Shreveport, Bossier bands you can enjoy all weekend long
Goodbye April, hello May. Get ready to enjoy some tunes, something we never lack in northwest Louisiana. May the Fourth be with you this Cinco de Mayo! Check out these 10 bands you can enjoy all weekend long:. Lyrical Valor. Searching for something fun? Maybe a date night? Enjoy authentic...
Man sentenced for throwing aerosol can at woman, causing serious injury
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Shreveport man has been found guilty and sentenced in a domestic violence case that happened back in 2021. The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office says Darnell Caldwell, 37, was found guilty April 17. He was sentenced Tuesday, April 30 to a total of 15 years in prison for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury.
Local doctors detect deadliest form of skin cancer
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Doctors from Ark-La-Tex Dermatology will offer FREE skin cancer screenings on Monday, May 6, 2024, which is Melanoma Monday. The goal is early detection of melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (ADA). Doctors say it can be effectively treated when caught early.
Behind the Badge: Fire Chief J.T. Wallace, Benton
BENTON, La. - Each week, KTBS highlights the selfless work of area first responders. For this week's Behind the Badge segment, KTBS 3's Rick Rowe shines the light on Benton Fire Chief J.T. Wallace. If you'd like to submit an idea for a future Behind the Badge segment, email us...
Oil City resident sidelined by surgery surprised with Cares Krewe surprise
OIL CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Cares Krewe received a nomination to help a woman living in Oil City recovering from a major knee surgery. The ask was simple staple grocery items and necessities to help during a trying time. The Cares Krewe purchased groceries and household products at...
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