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Heat continues with sunshine for Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are around the ArkLaTex for the entire day with mostly dry conditions. There is a slim 10% chance of rain, but only for those around Natchitoches while the rest of the region stays completely dry. High temperatures reach up to around 100 degrees with feels like temperatures getting up to be between 105-115 degrees.
Heat advisory, excessive heat warning in effect Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. - The National Weather Service-Shreveport isn't budging on that heat advisory. Another one is in place for Thursday until 8 p.m. for the ArkLaTex. Look for heat index values up to 109 degrees. An excessive heat warning is in place to the east. STAY CONNECTED. It's easy to...
Residents meet with police to help make their communities safer
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Dozens of Shreveport residents gathered Wednesday (Aug. 14) for a meeting about crime prevention. “We really wanted to get anything preventative out that we could do in our neighborhood that would help anybody,” resident Linda Perkins said. “So far, it hasn’t been anything really...
50 Cent Reveals He’s Nearly a Billionaire: “I’m Very Rich”
50 Cent joked that while his life won’t change much as a billionaire, he will likely have the IRS breathing down his neck. 50 Cent is opening up about his vast wealth but insists he’s in no rush to reach billionaire status and says his life won’t change much when he gets there.
SPD, DA: No arrest, prosecution of former KTBS news director
SHREVEPORT, La. – Former KTBS News Director Bill Lunn will not be arrested or prosecuted following an investigation by Shreveport police, who said there is no evidence of improper communication between him and a juvenile. Instead, a forensic investigation of Lunn’s phone indicates text messages sent to him had...
Jimmy Davis Bridge car accident, one lane closed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — At around 1 p.m. today, we received a report from a staff member that the crash resulted in a single lane in use. According to the Shreveport Police Department, the crash involved a white Lexus and a red truck. The front of the Lexus was ‘totaled.’
Louisiana One of the Deadliest Places to Be
Louisiana has struggled with violent crime for a long time. Since at least 1979 Louisiana has always had a murder rate greater than the national average, at times being over double the national average. A recent study from Zinda Law Group sheds more light on Louisiana's violent crime problem, as well as the other states with high rates of violent crime.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Louisiana State Champion Colin Candebat to Compete for Henderson State This Fall (2024)
A versatile threat in the water, Candebat looks to score high in several events for Henderson at the New South Conference Championships. Current photo via Colin Candebat. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Shreveport Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing in to Cop Car
On August 10, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM, a Shreveport police officer was patrolling Youree Drive when a vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with the officer's police cruiser at the intersection of Youree Drive and East Herndon Street. Rather than stopping to render aid, the driver fled...
Shreveport Firefighters Put Out Another Blaze at Jolie Apartments
SHREVEPORT, LA - An emergency situation again in the middle of Shreveport at a vacant apartment complex. Firefighters rushed to the Jolie Apartments just off of Shreveport Barksdale Highway to a reported apartment fire. The call came in just after 10pm when a passerby saw thick black smoke coming from...
Bossier City Council votes against term limits, sparks likely lawsuit
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier term limits seem to be moving one step forward and three steps back. On July 25th, Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler announced that voters will decide on term limits via a ballot initiative. However, the resolution was denied at Bossier City Council’s meeting on August...
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