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DeSoto Schools implements new weapons detection system
MANSFIELD, La. -- A new system to detect weapons, knives or any other metal objects will be in place at all DeSoto Parish middle and high schools when students return to class Aug. 8. The OpenGate weapons detection system was used during a trial period during sporting events this past...
DeSoto Uniform Ministry sets pick up dates
Get ready for the new school year with the DeSoto School Uniform Ministry sponsored by DeSoto Parish United Methodist Churches. DSUM helps ensure every DeSoto student has the uniforms needed to help them succeed. Parents, take your child to the following locations to receive school uniforms for the 24-25 school...
Back-to-school giveaway events planned for this Saturday
SHREVEPORT, La. - Bells will be ringing in classrooms across the ArkLaTex soon and now's the time to make sure the little ones are prepared. A number of back-to-school events are happening this weekend ahead of the new school season. The African American Celebration Parade Committee's Annual Shoe and Backpack...
One man found dead in Allendale after fight
SHREVEPORT, La. - One man is dead after a fight broke out in the intersection of Alston Street and North Dale Avenue early Saturday morning. According to the Shreveport Police Department, the victim left the fight and went to his home on the 1800 block of Alston Street, in the Allendale neighborhood.
College baseball legend, Wilbert Ellis, to host annual baseball camp
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - One of college baseball’s best returns to what he loves doing the most, coaching others. Longtime Grambling baseball coach, and new inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Wilbert Ellis will hold his baseball camp on Saturday. The event will take place at Zion...
26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7's rugby tournament returns this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An exciting event for the sport of rugby returns this weekend. The 26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7′s tournament returns this weekend to A.C. Steere Park in Shreveport. For more information, visit the Shreveport Rugby Club’s website.
Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme commits to Arkansas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme Jr. announced his commitment to play football at Arkansas on Friday morning at Youree Drive Middle School. The three-star offensive lineman chose the Hogs over offers from Tulane, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, the University of Houston, and Texas Tech. The senior feels that his time spent at Captain […]
Police: Security concerns eased for Humor & Harmony following venue change
According to the police department, Downtown Shreveport is the heartbeat of the city. Moving the main event allows SPD to stay close and best utilize partnerships with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and the City Marshall for extra support.
Mother denied abortion care; national bus tour stops in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — National nonprofit Free & Just “Ride to Decide” bus tour arrived in Shreveport for women to share their stories and address the need for better reproductive care. The event was hosted at Shreveport’s former Hope Medical Group for Women, which provided abortion care...
Shreve Memorial Library to launch music streaming platform for local artists
SHREVEPORT, La. - Local artists and musicians have until Aug. 1 to submit music for Shreve Memorial Library’s new, online music streaming platform. The platform is called SML Logjam. It is set to launch in August. The SML Logjam will celebrate the music scene of Shreveport and Caddo Parish.
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Cedar Grove shooting leaves man injured; suspect arrested
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man is recovering after a shooting Thursday night in Shreveport's Cedar Grove neighborhood, while the suspected gunman is behind bars. Police say the 39-year-old man was walking at the intersection of Gideon Street and Rentur Street when he was either grazed or hit by a bullet.
50 Cent & Keith Sweat Trade Shots Over Upcoming Public Appearances
50 Cent and Keith Sweat have gotten into a public disagreement over a complicated web of upcoming events, and the question of who’s showing up to each of them. For a solid month, Keith Sweat has been listed as one of the celebrities who will be attending 50’s Humor & Harmony Weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 8-11. Specifically, he’s billed as one of the performers at the 50 Cent & Friends Concert on August 10 at the city’s Municipal Auditorium.
3-year-old, 1-week-old abducted from protective custody
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - INFORMATION FROM THE SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT:. The Shreveport Police Department urgently requests the public’s help in locating two missing children who have been taken from protective custody. Missing Juveniles:. Zarimia Washington, 1 week old. Zachariah Washington, 3 years old. Both children were removed from their...
Shreveport police want to hire more crossing guards
SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport Police is hiring two school crossing guards. They need one crossing guard for University Elementary School and another for St. Joseph's Catholic School. The position pays $14 an hour. Crossing guards will get about 10 hours of work each week while school is in session. Crossing...
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux gearing up for annual coronation
SHREVEPORT, La. -It's almost time for the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Coronation Day. Two representatives joined KTBS 3 Friday to dive deeper into this event. The krewe will crown its new royalty at 3 p.m. Sunday during a coronation that will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple on Cotton Street.
Waiver granted for special event permit alcohol sales during H&H
SHREVEPORT, La. - Just two weeks ago, the Shreveport City Council voted voted against open containers for downtown Shreveport during the Humor and Harmony Festival. This week, the council was unanimous in granting a waiver to extend alcohol sales for special event permit holders. The waiver will be in effect...
Scattered storms linger into the weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The very unusual July pattern that has brought day after day of rainfall and below average temperatures will slowly start to transition to a more typical summer pattern this weekend and into next week. Pockets of drizzle and light rain will continue through the rest of...
Rick Ross Trolls 50 Cent Over Travis Scott & Cuban Link Dating Rumor
Rick Ross unexpectedly offered 50 Cent a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to do business amid the trolling. Rick Ross mocked his longtime foe 50 Cent over rumors of Travis Scott dating the G-Unit rapper’s ex-girlfriend Cuban Link on Friday (July 26). Ross reposted a clip of 50 Cent’s ex getting into a car with Scott on Instagram Stories.
Shreveport man accused of burning woman with cigarette
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man has been accused of burning a woman with a cigarette and threatening to kill her. Shreveport police detectives arrested Kentrail Fuller, 46, in connection with a domestic violence incident. Detectives allege Fuller burned a woman's forehead, tried to burn her thigh and threatened to...
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