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This seafood restaurant in Shreveport has more than just delicious fried catfish

I had the best chicken-fried chicken recently at this almost 25-year old family-owned seafood restaurant in Shreveport. Johnny’s Catfish and Seafood originally opened in 2002 and has been operated by the Covingtons since 2014, according to the website. Johnny's is a very casual place with friendly servers, known for...

Shreveport, LA · 13h

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Road rage incident leads to rollover crash and arrest on North Market Street

SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport woman was booked into the Shreveport City Jail on Tuesday following a road rage incident that ended in a multi-vehicle collision. Shreveport Police Department officers arrested Carmen Paul, 44, of Shreveport, after an investigation into a crash involving a Chevrolet Cruze and a pickup truck. The incident began on Interstate 220 and concluded near the 2100 block of North Market Street.

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Shreveport man charged with murder after victim in fatal stabbing identified as his sister

SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport man faces a second-degree murder charge following the fatal stabbing of his sister late Monday night. Police identified the victim as Melanie Lincoln, 46. Shreveport police responded shortly after 10:30 p.m. to a home in the 4300 block of Clingman Drive. Officers located Melanie...

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3 Shreveport, Bossier City residents get federal prison for drugs and weapons charges

Two Shreveport men and one from Bossier City have been sentenced to federal prison time for weapons or drug charges. Marvaeya M. Anderson, 30, and Kentravious C. Kennedy, 20, both of Shreveport, and Bossier City resident Jayden Jamond Smith, 20, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Maurice Hicks at the Tom Stagg U.S. Courthouse in downtown Shreveport, according to information from the office of U.S. Attorney Zach Keller.

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Shreveport police arrest man following investigation involving two juveniles

SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport police have arrested a man following an investigation into allegations involving two juvenile victims. Shreveport Police Sex Crimes Unit detectives arrested Anthony Smith, 34, after conducting emergency forensic interviews with two victims, ages 15 and 16. During the interviews, both juveniles disclosed allegations of sexual assault.

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Shreveport man gets life plus 105 years for murder, robbery

SHREVEPORT, La. – A Caddo Parish man was sentenced Thursday to life plus 105 years in prison for a 2023 murder that ended with a police chase into Texas. Kenavion Marquis Baker, 29, was sentenced for the July 5, 2023, killing of Terry Morris, 20. His consecutive sentences include life for murder, 90 years for armed robbery and 15 years for illegally possessing a firearm.

Shreveport, LA · 23h

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Shreveport police investigating late-night shooting in Country Club Hills

SHREVEPORT, La. — A teenager was injured late Tuesday in a shooting at an apartment complex in Shreveport’s Country Club Hills neighborhood. Police responded about 11:20 p.m. to 4025 Golf Links Drive following reports of a shooting. Officers found an 18-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

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Sabre Industries hosts job fair ahead of new Marshall facility

MARSHALL, Texas - Job seekers from across East Texas turned out Wednesday for a chance to join Sabre Industries as the company prepares to open a new manufacturing facility near Interstate 20 in Marshall. The two-day job fair features on-the-spot interviews and potential job offers for qualified applicants. Sabre Industries...

Marshall, TX · 2d

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This 10-year old Shreveport shop creates chocolate-covered items, serves comfort food lunch

This chocolate-and-more shop recently celebrated 10 years in Sunset Hills. The Chocolate Pineapple, opened in 2016 and owned by LaJuana Salone, uses premium milk and white chocolate to make a variety of treats like chocolate-covered fruits and cookies. I visited the shop for the first time to try a sampling...

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SPD: DNA evidence connects Shreveport man to major business burglary

SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport man has been arrested in connection with a business burglary in which approximately $500,000 in merchandise, eight firearms and $70,000 in cash were stolen. The Shreveport Police Department said an investigation by its Property Crimes Unit connected James Dwayne Counts to the burglary, which...

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Fire leaves Shreveport duplex with minor damage

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A duplex was damaged by fire Wednesday in Shreveport but no injuries were report. The fire was reported after 4 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue near the intersection of Herndon and Wyandotte streets. Responding firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the single-story structure.

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Shreveport city judge contest to runoff, former prosecutor elected Caddo district judge

Voting for those who will fill the bench as municipal and district judges was limited Tuesday in Northwest Louisiana, as most were unopposed incumbents. Incumbent Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims heads to a runoff after finishing just behind fellow Democrat Kharmen Davis-Taylor for the District 2 seat. Sims was suspended from the bench for nine months by the Louisiana Supreme Court in March.

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Shreveport Woman Accused Of Hitting Man With DeWalt Battery At State Fair Of Louisiana

A wild scene at the State Fair of Louisiana: Chamara Smith is accused of hitting a man with a DeWalt battery and throwing bleach and poop on him during a fight.

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Caddo DA seeks to enhance Shreveport man's manslaughter sentence in baby's death

The Caddo District Attorney's Office has filed a habitual offender bill in the case of a man convicted about two weeks ago of manslaughter. DeAnthony Griffin, convicted Oct. 16 in Caddo District Court in connection with the shooting death of Karter Martin, now faces an enhanced prison term due to a prior felony conviction. He is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 19.

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Shreveport woman arrested for DWI after crash seriously injures 2-year-old child

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The following information was provided by the Shreveport Police Department:. Shreveport police have arrested a woman accused of driving drunk and speeding during an early September crash that seriously injured her 2-year-old child. Tonnetta Johnson faces eight charges, including first-degree vehicular negligent injuring and multiple traffic...

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Caddo District Judge, Election Section 3, Division F winner announced!

Hugo Holland, Jr. beat Treneisha Hill for Caddo District Judge, Election Section 3, Division F.

Caddo Parish, LA · 2d

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Shreveport man sentenced in fatal hit-and-run collision with Hearne Avenue pedestrian

A man arrested following a suspected hit-and-run collision that caused a death last year has been sentenced in Caddo District Court. After entering a plea of guilty, Leavern Johnson of Shreveport, 30, was sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with the death of Blake Tannen, 40, in the Lakeside area of the city on Aug. 18, 2025.

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9 new law enforcement officers graduate from Caddo sheriff's academy

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Four area law enforcement agencies added to their numbers Thursday with a graduation ceremony held at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Re-Entry Building. The nine new graduates represent Class 61 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy. The graduates took the oath of office, received their badges,...

Caddo Parish, LA · 7h

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Louisiana Weather Alert: Cold Front Brings Cooler Night Tonight

A weak cold front brings highs in the 70s and lower 80s before temperatures fall into the 40s.

Louisiana · 13h

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What's Happening: November 6 - 8

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's another weekend full of events in the ArkLaTex. State Fair of Louisiana (Second Weekend) Details: Enjoy classic fair food, rides, livestock exhibits, and live musical acts across the weekend—including performances by Mini Kiss (Friday), Luster Baker, Vickie Baker, and Avail Hollywood (Saturday), and Noah Grant (Sunday).