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Several East Texas animal rescues named 'It Takes Balls' grant recipients by Miranda Lambert's MuttNation
TYLER, Texas — Miranda Lambert is giving back to East Texas animal shelters through her charity, MuttNation. According to the charity, several local shelters have been named "It Takes Balls" grant recipients, including:. Athens Animal Rescue Shelter. Cedar Creek Lake Friends of Animals, Inc. Longview Animal Care and Adoption...
Body found in a Caddo Parish lake Friday morning, Sheriff's Office reports
A body was recovered from a Caddo Parish lake Friday, May 10. According to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, patrol deputies were dispatched about 10:30 a.m. to the 11000 block of Cypress Garden Road on a welfare check. ...
Eustace’s Bell homers in ETBU win
MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - The ETBU Tigers opened the Marshall regional with a 10-0 win over Simmons. Former Eustace Lady Bulldog Emma Bell came up in the first inning with a runner on, and belted a two-run home run over the right field wall to give ETBU a 4-0 lead. The freshman finished 2 for 2 with two RBI and a run scored.
‘I miss my baby so much’: Balloon release held for teen fatally shot in Marshall
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - Today should have been Tristian Phelps’ 14th birthday. Instead, friends and family gathered Friday (May 10) for a balloon release to remember his life. On April 28, Marshall police responded to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found 13-year-old Phelps critically injured and...
Woodlawn High senior signs up for Grambling State’s Call Me Mister program
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Caddo Parish senior just days away from graduation has already made a commitment for his future career. He wants to return to his school district as an educator. On Monday (May 13), KSLA met up with Woodlawn High School senior Austin Small-Jones. The teen has...
Shreveport’s ‘eye-opening’ juvenile crime, DA talks prevention
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Following the closed case involving the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy, the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office says gun violence and youth crime are plaguing America. “These are first serious crimes, attempted murders, murders, aggravated battery has been trapped by shootings, but it’s...
Tornado watch for a portion of East Texas until 12 AM
A TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HOPKINS, RAINS, VAN ZANDT, HENDERSON, ANDERSON, SMITH, WOOD, FRANKLIN, TITUS, CAMP, UPSHUR, GREGG, MORRIS, CASS, MARION, & HARRISON COUNTIES TONIGHT: Storms are possible through midnight tonight. Severe weather is possible with damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. We’ll quickly dry out after midnight. […]
WATCH: Jefferson’s first female mayor discusses town’s history, hopes for future
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Patricia Finstrom, a longtime Jefferson resident, became the very first female mayor of the town - winning 70% of the vote. Finstrom’s main platform is infrastructure. She notes that the town park only has one porta-potty, despite the multitude of activities happening there throughout the week. Mayor-elect Finstrom also notes that the roads are ‘undrivable,’ which was an important part of her platform for office.
Eustace’s Bell drives in first run as ETBU wins conference tournament
MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - Former Eustace Bulldog Emma Bell got the scoring started for ETBU as they cruised to an 8-0 win over Concordia to capture the ASC tournament championship. Batting fifth and starting in right field, the freshman was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Bell singled in a run in...
Blanchard’s Poke Salad Festival brings community water slides, treasure hunts, and a car show
BLANCHARD, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Dating back to 1975, Blanchard’s Poke Salad Festival is an annual tradition for residents and the community. The week-long event includes parades, bounce houses, water slides, a car show, live music, and food. “After the parade they’ll influx in here. I see a lot...
12 representing East Texas in college softball postseason
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Twelve East Texans will be competing this week in NCAA softball tournaments. Former Lovelady Lady Lion Mihyia Davis and her Lousiana Ragin Cajun team are hosting a regional this weekend. The Lafayette regional includes Louisiana, Princeton, Baylor and Ole Miss. Davis was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in her sophomore season after batting .419 in conference play.
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