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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.
Schools take on Better Me, Better School Challenge to improve, earn cash awards
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Four high schools take on the challenge to be better and earn award money for their school’s programs and student activities. In the 2024-2025 school year, four Shreveport schools are taking on the Ryan Williams Better Me, Better School Challenge, which encourages awards for schools based on participation and good behavior. The awards that are given either go to the school’s athletic program or where the students and parents decide.
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...
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.
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.
Radiologic sciences students win quiz bowl, honor faculty member
A team of five students from Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program won the annual Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Quiz Bowl Competition. The competition was part of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists’ 66th annual meeting held in Shreveport.The team lost its first-round match but came back to win the double elimination…
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...
Art exhibition, Past Life Snapshots | A Recollection of Dropped Pins graces walls of Bossier Arts Council
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Bossier Arts Council’s Artini artist for 2024′s work is to be highlighted at a new exhibition, exploring nostalgia. On August 2, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 2024 Artini artist and LSUS assistant professor, Rachel McDonald will hold the opening reception for her exhibition, Past Life Snapshots | A Recollection of Dropped Pins at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Boulevard, in the East Bank Gallery.
Bossier walking trail and city pools to close
A walking trail will be temporarily closed and the city's pools will close for the season. On Friday, July 26, Bossier City Press announced the closure of the Arthur Teague walking trail will be closed for repairs. ...
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...
Emergency health and safety declaration for Shreveport 'death trap' extended
Shreveport's mayor has extended the emergency declaration at the Linwood Homes apartments, one of four apartment complexes where police currently have the power to remove and arrest people on the premises. Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Thursday extended for another 30 days the public health and safety emergency declaration for the...
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...
50 Cent Says Keith Sweat Is Bailing On His Festival Over Diddy’s Revoked Key To The City
Keith Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent was unable to attend to the singer’s Key to the City ceremony. 50 Cent called out Keith Sweat for threatening to skip August’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent could not attend an event in which the singer would receive the Key to New York City.
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...
New luxury resort casino will be regional draw for Shreveport, Louisiana area
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, recently topped off. The $270+ project will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities. Located along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, directly across from Shreveport, the venue will feature...
Help Bossier City Police Catch This Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06-23-24, An unknown black female entered 2061 E. Texas Bossier City, La. 71111 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Scattered rain this weekend & HEAT returns next week
Friday began with more widespread and heavy rain across the ArkLaTex. Expect the rain to be more scattered this weekend with slightly warmer temperatures. The sunshine, heat, and humidity will return to the area next week.
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