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Haughton Man, 42, Gets 10 Years After Guilty Plea in Shreveport Gas Station Killing

A Haughton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the June 2024 shooting death of a Shreveport man at a Hollywood Avenue gas station. Ledonald Tyeska Sanders, 42, entered the plea last month, and Caddo District Judge John Mosley Jr. handed down the sentence in a case that began with a SWAT raid and the seizure of 26 firearms.

Shreveport, LA · 12h

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Stacy Ballew out at as Byrd head football coach after 20-plus years at his alma mater

"The decision marks a leadership change for the Yellow Jackets football program following the tenure of head coach Stacy Ballew, a Byrd graduate who has served the school for more than two decades in multiple roles," a statement from Caddo Parish said. Ballew, a Byrd alum, served as head coach...

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Three Behind Bars in Connection With October Homicide in Shreveport

The Shreveport Police Department has arrested three individuals in connection with the October murder of 21 year-old Reginald Pierre Savannah.

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A Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Winter Wonderland is coming to Pierre Bossier Mall. Organized by Dequita Ashley of Grandma Jackie's Kitchen in partnership with Pierre Bossier Mall, Winter Wonderland brings the community together while creating opportunities for local businesses. Ashley said, "We want families to have somewhere to go,...

Bossier City, LA · 1d

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News in 60 - late LSU basketball coach's funeral, LA Rep. dies, & DWI arrest

Late LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown's funeral, Louisiana State Representative Mike Bayham dies, & Shreveport DWI arrest on News in 60 Seconds.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Family, friends say goodbye to 3-year-old Khai Daniels at superhero-themed funeral

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Family and friends said goodbye to 3-year-old Khai Daniels with a superhero-themed funeral Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14. The funeral was held at Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral. Khai died in October after suffering severe injuries while in his father’s care. His father and his father’s...

Shreveport, LA · 9h

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SPD: Witness uses knife to end violent attack in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A witness to an alleged domestic assault had to cut a man's leg in order to stop the violent incident. Shreveport police were called to the Orleans Square Apartments in the 8500 block of Chalmette Drive on Thursday, November 12, around 6:49 am. When officers arrived, they learned that Michael King, Jr. dragged her into a bedroom, struck her in the jaw, and strangled her during an argument. Three children were home at the time of the alleged attack.

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Domestic Violence Warrant Leads to Standoff and Arrest in Shreveport

Shreveport Police Department officers went to a residence on East Merrick Street to locate a wanted man.

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Three-vehicle crash blocks traffic on Youree Drive

SHREVEPORT, La. — Police officers responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Youree Drive and East Washington Street Thursday evening, blocking the roadway and forcing motorists to seek alternate routes. Emergency responders took one person to a nearby hospital for treatment. Medical staff reported that the victim...

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Armed felon arrested after leading officers on foot pursuit in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A convicted felon was arrested for allegedly possessing a handgun. On Nov. 5, a Shreveport Police officer stopped Joshua Plater near Fairfield Avenue and East 72nd Street while investigating suspicious activity. The SPD says Plater led officers on a foot pursuit, during which Plater threw a handbag over a fence.

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SBC Advocate/318preps Football Top 13, end of regular season: North DeSoto in familiar spot

North DeSoto finished as the postseason No. 1 in 2025 and the Griffins are in the best spot to do it again. Haughton made the biggest regular-season jump (No. 10 in preseason to No. 4), Parkway took the biggest plunge (No. 3 to No. 10). We will be back after...

Stonewall, LA · 1d

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Visit this family-owned seafood, soul food restaurant in Shreveport open almost 50 years

Eddie's Seafood and Soul Food restaurant in Shreveport, famous for its stuffed shrimp, has been around for 48 years. Owner Mavice Hughes Thigpen inherited the restaurant from her father, Eddie Hughes, and it remains a family-owned and operated business. Thigpen told The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, “My father created what's known in...

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Shreveport-Bossier Veterans Parade canceled

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Veterans Parade set for Sunday at the State Fair of Louisiana has been canceled due to weather. The Veterans Celebration Committee announced Saturday afternoon the possibility of cold temperatures and rain led to the cancellation. The State Fair of Louisiana is open throughout the weekend.

Shreveport, LA · 10h

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Former candidate Michael Mays throws support behind Mayor Arceneaux

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux got the endorsement of a former candidate in the race. Michael Mays announced his support for Mayor Arceneaux to continue leading Shreveport on Friday. On December 12, Mayor Arceneaux and Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts will be on the ballot to decide who will lead Shreveport in 2027.

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BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 154 bridge over Flat River, Bossier Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, November 21, 2026, the LA 154 bridge over Flat River near Elm Grove in south Bossier Parish will be closed for necessary repairs. This bridge closure is scheduled to be in place until the afternoon of Sunday,...

Bossier Parish, LA · 1d

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City of Shreveport announces Cross Lake Bridge lane closure for repairs

The City of Shreveport announced a temporary lane closure on the I-220 Cross Lake Bridge to allow crews to complete repairs to an existing light pole and inspect electrical equipment beneath the bridge. The westbound left lane of I-220 over Cross Lake is scheduled to close at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The work is expected to be completed overnight, with the lane reopening by 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, weather and conditions permitting. Contractor EMS Electric will perform the repairs. Traffic control devices and advance warning signs will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work area. Drivers are encouraged to use caution, reduce speed, and remain alert for crews working in the area. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: City of Shreveport announces Cross Lake Bridge lane closure for repairs

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Passenger seriously injured in I-20 crash; driver charged with DWI

A passenger was seriously injured in a crash on I-20 in Shreveport, and the driver, Demarco Houston, is facing a second-offense DWI charge, police say.

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Greenacres Boulevard repairs will shift traffic in Bossier City

Drivers on Greenacres Boulevard in Bossier City will face intersection closures and a temporary traffic shift beginning Nov. 17 as crews replace a deteriorated section of roadway. The repairs are part of the City of Bossier City's 2025 Streets and Drainage Improvements Program, according to a community announcement. Work will begin in the eastbound lanes of Greenacres Boulevard at South Hardwick Drive. The intersections of South Hardwick Drive and Fairmont Drive with Greenacres Boulevard will temporarily close so crews can complete the work safely. Residents traveling on Fairmont Drive north of Greenacres Boulevard will be directed to Maple Ridge. Those traveling on Fairmont Drive south of Greenacres Boulevard will be directed to Southwood Drive. Eastbound Greenacres Boulevard traffic also will shift onto the westbound side of the road between Fairmont Drive and Airline Road. That stretch of Greenacres Boulevard will carry two-way traffic during this phase of construction. The project is expected to take about one week, weather permitting. Motorists traveling through the construction area are advised to allow additional travel time, use caution and follow posted signs and traffic-control devices. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the

Bossier City, LA · 1d

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Shreveport medical professional claims 36th local Athena Award

Dr. Krystal Player-Jackson, director of nursing at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, has been chosen as the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient. The award is given by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Player-Jackson was one of 16 professional women nominated for the annual honor. According to her biography, Player-Jackson started...