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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...
Popular actor and Louisiana film director John Schneider announces that he's remarried
John Schneider is officially hitched. The producer, director and actor announced on his Facebook page today that he and Dee Dee Sorvino, widow of late actor Paul Sorvino, were married in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 23. "Big news big news everybody!" Schneider wrote in his Facebook post. "Dee Dee...
Shreveport bar serving craft beer, upscale whiskeys to close after eight months
After almost eight months in business, a Shreveport craft beer and whiskey bar has announced it's closing. Owner Jason Heffern of The Tap Room at 6301 Line Ave. made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday. "This Sunday, July 28, 2024, will be our last day of operation. We have what...
Woman reported missing in Magnolia
Authorities are looking for a woman who has been missing in Magnolia since Tuesday night, July 24, 2024. Kristi Darnell, 50, was last seen about 6 p.m. after leaving the Brookshire’s grocery store on East Main. She was walking west on the street. Police Chief Todd Dew said that...
North La. residents say solar company promised free solar and now they are stuck in 25-year loans
Shreveport and Bossier City residents say they've been the target of high pressure and confusing sales pitches by a solar panel company making its way around the area leaving unexpected bills in its wake. Homeowners began getting knocks at their doors in late 2023. On the other side were salespeople...
Bossier Man Convicted for Possession of Methamphetamine Hidden in Pill Bottle
On Tuesday, after less than an hour of deliberation, a Bossier Parish jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict against Jeremy Doucett, 46, for possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. The conviction stems from a traffic stop on May 10, 2022, conducted by Officer Steven Kennon of the Haughton Police Department.
Dog Reunited with Owner Eight Years After Being Stolen
A woman in Bossier City was recently filled with joy and relief after being reunited with her long-lost dog at the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana (HSNWLA). HSNWLA shared the heartwarming story in May on their social media pages, describing it as “an absolute miracle.”. Nearly eight years had...
Low water pressure in Plain Dealing? Here’s why
PLAIN DEALING, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Officials in Plain Dealing announced that they are instituting a system-wide boil advisory as a precaution after a water main was damaged. Emergency work near the intersection of S. Calhoun and E. Caroline Ave started around 11 a.m. after a contractor doing work in the area struck an eight-inch water main, resulting in some Plain Dealing water customers losing pressure while they worked to repair the break.
HSU named to WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, ranked No. 4 in NCAA Division III
ATLANTA, Geogia (BCH Sports) – Hardin-Simmons’ Cowgirl basketball team was named to the 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, ranking fourth in team GPA for all of NCAA Division III, announced on Wednesday. Cowgirl head coach Kendra Whitehead’s squad had a combined GPA...
Immersive Entertainment Giant Cosm to Open New High-Tech Venue in Atlanta's Centennial Yards
Cosm, an immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, is setting up its latest venue in the heart of the city's Centennial Yards. According to reports from FOX 5 Atlanta and PR Newswire. 70,000-square-foot sprawl across three levels, complete with a 87-foot diameter LED dome 12K resolution events. This is Cosm's...
Jeffrey Holt, MD, joins Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology
Jeff Holt, MD, FACC, FSCAI, has joined Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology, part of the Willis Knighton. Physician Network. His office will be located at 1811 E. Bert Kouns, Suite 210, at Willis Knighton Pierremont,. where he will offer heart diagnostics and treatment procedures including transesophageal echocardiogram. (TEE), echo, nuclear, diagnostic...
50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport gets go-ahead for alcohol permits
A resolution to waive the Shreveport Code of Ordinances related to hours of operation for special event temporary alcohol permits for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was passed by the Shreveport City Council at Tuesday's session. The council voted unanimously to waive subsection (b) of 10-177 from Aug. 8-11 for the...
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...
Shreveport man charged for alleged involvement in Whataburger shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A man was charged for the alleged shooting near a Whataburger, injuring one woman and killing another. On July 23, Shreveport Police Department (SPD) detectives obtained a warrant to charge Michael Casey III with 2nd-degree murder and attempted 2nd murder for a shooting that occurred in May.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Thursday Morning Forecast: Rain chances continue to close the work week
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: SE 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and […]
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