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Another hot day with rain on the way!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Wednesday! It’s another hot day in the ArkLaTex with highs in some locations likely rising to the upper 90s, feels-like temperatures will rise to 105 or higher. Showers are expected to move in late this afternoon and continue into the night. Some rumbles of thunder wouldn’t be surprising and the rain could get pretty heavy at times. Lows tonight will drop to the mid-70s with increasing clouds.
Bonvenu Bank Names Clint J. Davis as Chief Financial Officer
Shreveport, LA – [Date] – Bonvenu Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Clint J. Davis as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 15 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance, Clint brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this key leadership position.
Shreveport man sentenced for murder of acquaintance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man who shot and killed an acquaintance will serve the rest of his life in prison. On July 17, Torail Thomas, 44, was sentenced to the mandatory term for the second-degree murder of Da’Twaine Broomfield in the Highland neighborhood on Nov. 10, 2022. Broomfield...
Coroner ID's Shreveport's 36th homicide victim
Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has named the 36th homicide victim in Shreveport for 2024. On July 15, Brion Morris, 21, was wounded in an altercation at Westover Road and Velva Street just after 11:45 p.m. He was transported to Ochsner LSU Heatlh where he was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. ...
New Ordinances for Vacant Buildings May Be Coming to Shreveport
If You Spend Time in Downtown Shreveport You Will Notice Something Very Heartbreaking. It feels like every time I walk my dog downtown I discover another abandoned building. One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Shreveport has been left to rot and it really is heartbreaking. I have always wondered who owns these buildings. Why do so many people own buildings downtown and let them rot away? Mayor Arceneaux may be making some serious moves in the downtown Shreveport scene.
Mayor Arceneaux attends exclusive Harvard management training
NEW YORK, New York (KTAL/KMSS)—Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux is participating in one of the country’s most exclusive management training programs, The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. “I’m delighted to do this on behalf of the City of Shreveport and, frankly, delighted to do it for myself,” said Arceneaux...
Red River Revel Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Kip Holloway
Shreveport, LA – The Red River Revel community is in mourning following the passing of Kip Holloway, the influential former Executive Director of the Red River Revel Arts Festival. Holloway, who played a foundational role in establishing the festival in 1976, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a brief illness.
Shreveport Police Take Felon With a Firearm Off The Street
On July 12th, members of the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Market. During the stop, officers made contact with Adrian Maythorn, 24 years of age. VCAT members found that Maythorn was armed with a handgun. Further investigation revealed...
Shreveport Police Investigating Hearne Ave Homicide
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Investigate Homicide. On July 15th, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Shreveport Police Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call at Westover Street and Velva Street. While responding, officers observed two vehicles leaving the scene in opposite directions on Hearne Avenue. Officers attempted to stop both vehicles, but neither yielded to emergency lights or sirens.
Clearing up Shreveport's water now means scraping sludge
The manganese in Cross Lake remains a problem for the Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department weeks after it began discoloring the drinking water. The newest reason it hasn't yet been solved is the mountains of sludge at the bottom of city treatment tanks. The dissolved manganese contamination of Shreveport's drinking...
Wednesday is Tattoo Day. Here are places to go in Shreveport-Bossier to get ink.
July 17 is National Tattoo Day, so if you’re in the mood to add some new ink or get your first tattoo, here are some places you can go in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Voodoux Tattoux | 3650 Youree Dr. This local award-winning tattoo shop comes highly recommended and rated...
Two LSUS students make startling scientific discovery, win prestigious award
Hanna and Eubanks learned of the project in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences. Since they began working on the project they have experienced their first trip out of the South, their first plane rides, their first research project experiences, their first wins in the field of science, and had a chance to try Korean barbeque.
Women's Basketball sophomore Katembo signs with NAIA power LSU-Shreveport
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western Matadors Women's Basketball sophomore Fatima Katembo has signed to continue her career at the four-year level, signing to play at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Katembo played in 31 games this past season, making 29 starts for the Matadors. The forward from Kent, Wash., averaged 4.9...
Shreveport Police Department offers tips to keep your packages safe from thieves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ever go outside to retrieve a package you’ve been waiting weeks for, just to see that it’s vanished?. KSLA News 12 spoke with Shreveport police to get some tips on how to keep your items safe from package pirates. Police encourage you to have...
From the Desk of the District Attorney
Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all look forward to working collaboratively with the Sheriff to address issues in our community and court system. And I send condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sandra McCalla, a tiny lady who was a giant in our local community. The Head Gator will sorely missed and fondly remembered, even by my City of Byrd!
Shreveport Man Wanted for Battery of a Pregnant Woman
Officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a report of a violent domestic incident in the 4300 block of Illinois Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who reported that her live-in boyfriend and the father of her children, Phillip Crutchfield, had battered her. The victim is seven months pregnant.
Shreveport Police makes renewed effort in proactive policing in downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department is making a renewed effort in proactive policing in downtown. Chief Wayne Smith says four patrol officers have been assigned to a special team that will aim to prevent crime in the downtown area, and other parts of the city. Over the weekend of July 13, the chief says those officers performed 104 traffic stops and issued 189 citations.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
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