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Local church brings community together for worship through song and praise
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is set to host “Bringing Back the Sound IV: His Glory,” a vibrant community event celebrating unity and worship through music. The event will occur on July 28th at 4:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive. The...
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist
SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport police have made an arrest in a hit-and-run crash late Monday night that claimed a man's life. Donnie Harris, 67, has been charged with felony hit-and-run and second-offense DWI. He's accused of hitting Cornell Brown, 67, as he rode his bicycle in the 200 block of...
Shreveport's Jerry Edwards makes history as first Black federal judge in Western District
Jerry Edwards Jr.'s admits his legal career ascended even faster than he could have dreamed. Edwards was hired for a clerkship just out of law school in 2003 by the prestigious, century-old Blanchard Walker law firm in Shreveport and by 2014 was a partner there. "They kept hiring me," said Edwards, laughing. ...
Monroe man arrested for allegedly kidnapping victim, threatening her life
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On July 23, 2024, around 8:12 AM, the Monroe Police Department was dispatched to Chase Bank in Monroe, La. in regards to the victim asking the employee to call the police due to 50-year-old Robert Whitfield allegedly making threats to kill her several times […]
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses and one use approved by the FDA is to take the...
Tickets going fast for the KTBS 3 St. Jude Dream Home
SHREVEPORT, La. - Tickets to win the KTBS 3 St. Jude Dream home are going fast. Less than 3,000 tickets remain. They are $100 each. Call 1-800-724-2423 to reserve your ticket. Louisiana residents can buy online by clicking here. There will not be any more tickets after these are gone.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million. Dr. Talbot owned and operated Medex Clinical Consultants, a medical clinic that accepted cash payments from individuals seeking prescriptions...
Man shot girlfriend seven times, found guilty
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Minden man who shot his girlfriend seven times last August was found guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday. Caddo Parish District Attorney says the nine-woman, three-man jury took 15 minutes to return the verdict against the 56-year-old. According to the news release, on August...
Drive-by shooting leaves man wounded in west Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - A shooting late Wednesday in west Shreveport could have been a lot worse than it was. Police say more than 50 rounds were fired from a suspect's vehicle in the 6100 block of Tierra Drive. According to SPD, two people were walking when the driver of an...
Man jailed, accused of Tierra Drive homicide suspected of separate fatal shooting
A man who was arrested for a fatal shooting on July 4 is named as a suspect in a May shooting that killed a woman and injured another in the parking lot of a South Shreveport Whataburger restaurant. | Ktalnews.com.
Bossier Police Seeking Identity of Strange Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 05-06-24, An unknown male came to 2151 Airline Dr. 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.
Shreveport Police Department asks for public help finding robbery suspect
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man and woman reportedly robbed a business on North Market Street, now SPD is releasing surveillance images of the suspects and their car. On July 14, at 11:55 a.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to an armed robbery at 1606 North Market Street. Officers spoke with the victim, who stated that a Black male and a Black female pulled up to the drive-thru window.
What's Happening: July 26-28
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's another weekend full of events in the ArkLaTex. The Fun Zone Glow Nights will be held at the Fun Zone Downtown Shreveport every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. July 26 , 2024. 400 Texas Street. Price:Free Admission. Time:8:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Odis Simmons pleads guilty to home invasion
A Bethany man accused of a home invasion last year pleaded guilty as charged Tuesday, July 23, 2024, just as the first witness against him began to testify as his trial commenced in Caddo District Court. Caddo District Judge John D. Mosely Jr. immediately sentenced Odis Dewayne Simmons, 58, to...
Three Shreveport men convicted on federal firearms charges
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Three men from Shreveport each face years in federal for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to United States Attorney Brandon Brown’s office, DeAngelo A. Davidson, 33, Gmerrio L. Underwood, 24, and Casey R. Cawthorn, 24, were sentenced for their crimes committed in September of 2022.
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