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Discolored water: ‘It looks like iced tea’
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — “It looks like iced tea,” Fernando Maldonado said. Over the past few weeks, people throughout the Shreveport area have been seeing discolored water coming from their faucets. Including Maldonado, who says he’s spent well over $600 trying to treat the discolored water in...
Shreveport Police Chief Promotes Jailors and Vehicle Techs
Chief Wayne Smith promoted three jailors and two vehicle technicians in a ceremony held at the Shreveport Police Complex this afternoon. Provisional Jail Superintendent Inetta Adams was officially appointed as Jail Superintendent, becoming the first woman to ever serve as the commander of the Shreveport City Jail. She has been serving since May 1993.
Shreveport Police Still Investigating Friday Night Murder
SHREVEPORT, LA- Police investigate weekend homicide. Shreveport police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left one man dead in the Eden Gardens neighborhood in east Shreveport. On June 28, 2024, just before midnight, Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the 7200...
Knowing signs of heat stroke versus heat exhaustion could save a life
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Warnings about excessive heat are issued when the temperature index is expected to be above 105º. Under such conditions, staying cool and drinking water is essential. High-risk individuals like children, people over age 55 and those with medical conditions should know what signs to...
Major crash totals 2 vehicles, unknown injuries
SHREVEPORT, La. - Two vehicles are totaled after a major crash, according to Shreveport police. It happened just before 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop near Kingston Road. Nearly a dozen police and EMS crews responded to the scene. There are no further details...
Child, adults seriously injured in Caddo Parish crash
SHREVEPORT, La. - Five people, including a child, were badly hurt in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Caddo Parish, according to the Caddo Sheriff's Office. It happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 9700 block of Woolworth Road, also known as Parish Road 7. The stretch of road where...
Shreveport Welcomes World Champ Mark Henry
Former Olympian and World Heavyweight Champion, Mark Henry is coming to Shreveport this august for Geek'd Con. Mark Henry started his athletic career as a powerlifter at age 18, earning himself the name of World's Strongest Teenager after setting world records for his age, that title would follow him into adulthood as the World's Strongest Man. Henry would take part in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and won several medals in the Pan American Games, later retiring from weightlifting after suffering a back injury. Henry began his pro-wrestling career in 1996 and would go on to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Caddo School Board sets community meetings for superintendent search
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Community members can take part in a series of meetings designed to gather input on the selection of the next superintendent of Caddo Parish Public Schools. The meetings will provide a platform for parents, students, and other stakeholders to share their thoughts and priorities for the district’s leadership, the district said Tuesday in a news release.
Scorching heat & humidity continue through the 4th of July
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Dangerous heat will be the big weather story across the ArkLaTex through the 4th of July. Drink plenty of water and try and limit your time outside over the next few days if possible!. For tonight, it will be very warm and muggy with many places...
Man dies in Monday night shooting at Enclave Apartments; suspect arrested
SHREVEPORT, La. - A confrontation led to a shooting Monday night at a north Shreveport apartment complex, leaving a man dead. And Shreveport police now have the suspected gunman in custody. Jeremy Hill, 38, surrendered to investigators shortly after 4 p.m. today. He was booked into the Shreveport City Jail...
Celebrate Freedom Fest at the American Rose Center
SHREVEPORT, La. - Freedom Fest is Thursday. Chief meteorologist Patrick Dennis visited the American Rose Center Tuesday to preview their plan for the big day. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. ----- Click on the videos attached to...
Answering the Call: Fourth of July Safety
SHREVEPORT, La. - We're on your side and Answering the Call, and today we're focusing on firework and celebration safety. Two officers with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department spoke about important safety procedures and protocols ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. If you have a topic you want us...
Body found under I-20 overpass
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A body was found Tuesday morning underneath the Interstate 20 overpass east of Spring Street. Shreveport police say the person appears to have died from natural causes. There were no wounds to the body. Crime scene tape marked off a large area underneath the interstate as officers...
Award-winning Louisiana artist designs 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Shreveport artist has designed the new “I Voted” sticker for this year’s election. Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry will show the commissioned design at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8 at the Old Governor’s Mansion. William Joyce, the artist and Academy Award winner, will be at the unveiling.
Louisiana Postal Prices Rising – Last Week to Save on Stamps
It doesn't matter whether you live in Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or Maurice there is a good reason for you to visit your hometown post office this week. That reason is this. If you visit the Post Office before July 14th you're going to save a lot of money on your holiday shipping costs.
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