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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.
Shreveport Police Searching for Allegedly Kidnapped Children
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Juveniles. 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, one week old. Zachariah Washington, three years old. Both children were removed from their...
Man found shot multiple times, lying dead in driveway
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A fatal shooting left a man dead in the Allendale neighborhood. On July 26, at 11:25 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department responded to an assault report on the 1800 block of Alston Street in the Allendale neighborhood. When officers arrived, they discovered a man had been shot multiple times and was lying dead in a driveway.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
Shreveport Grocery Store Might Be Safe, for Now
SHREVEPORT, LA – The proposal to sell a Shreveport grocery store to the group that owns Piggly Wiggly might be on the back burner today. A massive grocery merger deal is now on hold pending court action in the case. The Wall Street Journal reports Kroger and Albertsons have announced the $20 billion merger deal is being paused for now while antitrust enforcers pursue lawsuits to try to block the deal.
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