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What roads are closed in Caddo Parish following severe weather?
Several roads in Caddo Parish have been closed due to the constant severe weather that has swept through northwest Louisiana. Just before 8 a.m. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Louisiana Highway 169 between Highway 1 and Mooringsport Road is closed due to broken power lines as a result of a fallen tree.
Photos: Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation combines nature, arts in free program
Once a month on a Saturday, individuals with an interest in painting are welcomed to try their hand at painting a subject from the natural world through a free program offered by Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation. Anyone 16 years old or older of any skill level and any painting...
Teen succumbs to injuries after being struck by vehicle in Mooretown
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A teen who was fatally injured after he was struck by a vehicle in Mooretown was identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner. According to the coroner, 16-year-old Timothy Adams was walking when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 70th Street and Kennedy Drive on Wednesday.
Caddo Parish home listings asked for less money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Caddo Parish listed for $201,250 in May, down 2.7% from the previous month's $206,750, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 7.4% from $189,975. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
June Excitement at Josey Ranch in Marshall, Texas
(Loving Living Local) – In the heart of Marshall, Texas Josey Ranch offers a retreat for families who are seeking fun and education. Susan visits Martha Josie and her nephew Gary, at the Ranch to talk about all the exciting events that are lined up for June. For Josey...
Warm, wet weather leads to increase in mosquito population in Caddo
SHREVEPORT, La. - The combination of heavy rain and hot temperatures across Caddo Parish have created ideal conditions for mosquitos to breed. Caddo mosquito control is utilizing drones, spray trucks, and community cooperation to lessen the threat of mosquito-borne diseases this summer. Spray trucks have been deployed each weeknight since...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of East Texas until midnight
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Harrison, Shelby, Panola counties until 10:45 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Cherokee, Rusk, Wood, Smith, Sabine, Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine and Panola counties until 10 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Cherokee, Harrison, Rusk, Gregg, […]
CHRISTUS, Mission Marshall unveils remote food locker
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – CHRISTUS Good Shepherd and Mission Marshall unveiled their newest technology to fight against food insecurity in East Texas on Thursday morning, a remote food locker. According to CHRISTUS, people in need of food are able to fill out a form and place an order online, and receive a code and pickup […]
UPDATE: Missing 74-year-old found in Marshall
UPDATE: Robert Eugene Wood, 74 of Marshall, has been found after being reported missing on Sunday, according to the Marshall Police Department. MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – The Marshall Police Department is asking the community to help them find a 74-year-old man with dementia and Alzheimer’s who went missing on Sunday. Robert Eugene Wood, 74 of […]
Man pleads guilty to 2022 killing of 16-year-old girlfriend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Information provided by Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office:. A Shreveport man accused of shooting his girlfriend with a rifle, killing her, pleaded guilty to the slaying and will serve 40 years in prison. Treylin Lorenz Dillard, 21, set to stand trial June 24, 2024, pleaded...
Hidden history: Oil City, La. had a different name before the oil boom
OIL CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Oil City, Louisiana, was once a retreat for hunters and fishermen who loved nature, but once oil was discovered beneath nearby Caddo Lake everything changed for the once peaceful little town. Here’s how. Caddo: the first inhabitants. Oil City, La. sits at the...
Harrison County officials seek information on stolen Kubota machines
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help after three Kubota machines were stolen from a Longview resident’s storage shed. According to a release, a 2013 L3800 Kubota Tractor, a 2014 Kubota RTV 1140 and a Kubota 327 Zero Turn Mower were stolen from a residence on Rupp […]
Louisiana program helping children in crisis expands to Texas
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—One woman’s passion for helping children transition from crisis situations into foster care has spread throughout the state of Louisiana and will soon expand into Texas. K.C. Kilpatrick Baird’s non-profit Geaux 4 Kids provides Geaux Bags for children who often have nothing to call their own when they are removed from their homes.
Harrison County officials seek information on stolen Kubota machines
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help after three Kubota machines were stolen from a Longview resident’s storage shed. According to a release, a 2013 L3800 Kubota Tractor, a 2014 Kubota RTV 1140 and a Kubota 327 Zero...
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