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    Ark-La-Tex In-Depth: Anatomy of a Murder Video included

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    Last week Linda Kate Passaniti was sentenced to life in prison for the 2010 killing of her step-father 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell.  More>>

    Caddo Deputies return from Moore, OK Video included

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    Sgt. John May and Lt. Jay Long are back at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office after two days helping out in Moore, Oklahoma. More>>

    Shreveport business wins statewide award Video included

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    A Shreveport business was recognized on a state level by the Louisiana Economic Development group. More>>

    Mudbug Madness kicks off 30th anniversary Video included

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    One of north Louisiana's largest Cajun festivals kicked off Thursday morning, and it's all about the crawfish. We're talking about Mudbug Madness! More>>

    2011 drought still haunts residents Video included

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    If you live in the southern sections of Caddo Parish, you may want to hold off watering your lawn for the near future. More>>

    13-year-old middle school student writes, publishes book Video included

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    Sitting at a table in a Starbucks Café, Safa Michigan, 13, penned her first book—History Matters for Children. More>>

    Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting Video included

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    Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer. More>>

    UA Board votes on new campus guns law

    UA Board votes on new campus guns law Video included

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    Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
       

     
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    Shreveport police K-9 laid to rest

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    Dozens of supporters from law enforcement agencies throughout the region gathered Thursday morning at the Shreveport Regional Police and Fire Training Academy to bid a final farewell to one of their own. More>>

    Boat Safety Tips

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    Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and that means a lot of people will be hitting the waterways.  However, it's important to stay safe. More>>

    Carry the load Texarkana Video included

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    The city of Texarkana is welcoming the national relay, Carry the Load (CTL), an initiative to unite Americans in a walk to honor those who have fallen in service to our country; veterans, service men and women, first responders, citizens and volunteers, to "carry the load" for those who have and those who can no longer. More>>

    Two-vehicle crash in Shreveport claims one life Video included

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    One woman is dead - and another injured - after a two-vehicle crash this evening.
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    Mother hopes Facebook group brings attention to the need for Sutton Children's Video included

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    In an effort to try and bring awareness to the need for Sutton Children's Medical Center, Kristin Murphy created a Facebook group called Save Sutton Children's Medical Center.  More>>

    Former coach sentenced in child sex abuse case

    Former coach sentenced in child sex abuse case Video included

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    A former Texarkana, Arkansas youth baseball coach, who pleaded guilty to a sex charge, is sentenced to ten years in prison.
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    Arrest made in shootout

    Arrest made in shootout

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    A Shreveport man has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots into a car near west Shreveport Wednesday evening. Just before 5:30 p.m., Shreveport Police responded to reports of vehicle that More>>

    Rep. Norton hands out $2,500 technology checks to schools Video included

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    Six Caddo Parish schools will get $2,500 each for technological upgrades. More>>

    Man arrested for stealing cash during courthouse security stop Video included

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    A man going through the security screening at the Caddo Parish Courthouse Wednesday morning is accused of stealing $1,200 from an elderly man who was in line with him, said Sheriff Steve Prator. More>>

    UPDATE: LSU Hospital to plug Shreveport med school funding gap

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    The $42 million hole in LSU Medical School's operating  budget apparently has been plugged. Shreveport lawmakers were told by the Jindal administration today that the additional dollars would come from LSU Hospital's reserve funds. More>>

    Update: Two people in custody after drive-by shooting

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    Shreveport police now have two people in custody after a drive-by shooting. More>>

    Closing CHRISTUS Schumpert affects more than just hospital Video included

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    CHRISTUS Health Louisiana announced Monday it is restructuring, moving most of its services from the Schumpert campus on St. Mary's Place to its Highland campus on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. More>>

    AOW Caroline Easom Video included

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    In this week's rountree ford  athlete of the week, we highlight a jewel at the center of the softball diamond. Caroline Easom is a fifth grade elementary school pitcher from Bossier City that is already More>>

    Explo Followup Video included

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    Officials now say the conditions Camp Minden and Explo Systems are now safe and secure. At a news conference, state and local authorities said crews have successfully moved all 10-million pounds of the More>>

    Eagletown firefighter killed after hitting downed tree

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    A young Eagletown firefighter lost his life in the early hours of Wednesday morning after hitting a downed tree. More>>

    Alberta Water System boil advisory

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    Some residents on the Alberta Water System are being asked to boil their water prior to consumption. More>>

    Tuesday's storm claims one life

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    The powerful storms that rolled through the ArkLaTex on Tuesday, claimed one life. More>>

    Students to report to Pelican All Saints High for the last time Video included

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    Wednesday marks the last day of school for students in DeSoto Parish. More>>

    Things to think about while preparing for severe weather

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    The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants to make sure you are prepared for severe weather. More>>

    Headstart partners with Texarkana, Texas ISD Video included

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    While federal cuts have hit many Headstart programs across the U.S., the program in Texarkana, Texas is actually adding more children to their Fall enrollment.
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    IRS Protest Video included

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    Shreveporters were a part of a nationwide protest against the internal revenue service. About 50 members of the red river tea party gathered in front of the IRS building along Knight Street. The protest More>>

    Tree falls on power line in Hooks, Texas; sparks cause transformer to blow Video included

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    A tree fell on a home in the 100 block of East Second Street in Hooks, Texas Tuesday evening. More>>

    Tree splits Shreveport home in half Video included

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    Shreveport fire crews are responding to a tree on a house. More>>

    Former school board member sentenced for drugs

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    United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that former DeSoto Parish School Board member Bartholomew Claiborne, 31, of Mansfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote, to one year and one day in prison and three years supervised release for distributing cocaine. More>>

    Pine Tree Falls On House Video included

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    A pine tree fell on a house on Green Terrace Road in Shreveport. More>>

    Trees and power lines down

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    While thousands of residents are in the dark, the storm system is also causing a headache for some people who are on the roads. More>>

    Storm knocks out power in parts of East Texas

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    Over 5,000 people in East Texas are without power as another storm system moves into the ArkLaTex Tuesday. More>>

    Ways to help Oklahoma tornado victims

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    As Oklahoma attempts to recover from tornadic activity, one way to help is to make a donation to The Salvation Army.
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    • ArkLaTex In Depth

    • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:48:42 GMT
      Last week Linda Kate Passaniti was sentenced to life in prison for the 2010 killing of her step-father 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell. It's a story that has all the makings of a dramatic murder mystery movie
      Last week Linda Kate Passaniti was sentenced to life in prison for the 2010 killing of her step-father 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell. 
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:13:02 GMT
      With hurricane season approaching, are our waterways ready?
      Hurricane season starts on June 1st . Will our waterways be ready for a possible busy season?
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:23:35 GMT
      As we move into the warm summer months, many more people will frequent area roadways and highways.
      As we move into the warm summer months, many more people will frequent area roadways and highways.  But with the warmer months comes an increase of the price of fuel at the pump. Several factors play
    • First News

    • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:12:26 GMT
      All year long Bossier Parish students have been giving back in a variety of ways. It's part of Rachel's Challenge. As the school year winds down Rick Rowe takes a look back at how they've made a dif
      All year long Bossier Parish students have been giving back in a variety of ways. It's part of Rachel's Challenge. As the school year winds down Rick Rowe takes a look back at how they've made a dif
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:58:51 GMT
      A man is in jail after slamming his SUV into a building in the 4200 block of Pro Street. It happened  just before six this morning.Police stated the driver was speeding through the neighborhood and wasn't
      A man is in jail after slamming his SUV into a building in the 4200 block of Pro Street.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:18:05 GMT
      In today's Ark-La-Tex Best Rick Rowe looks back at Fiberglass Creations and shows us how their storm shelters.
      In today's Ark-La-Tex Best Rick Rowe looks back at Fiberglass Creations and shows us how their storm shelters.
    • Assignment Education

    • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:13:15 GMT
      Caddo Parish School Board Members will have to look for another way to cut nearly $5 million dollars from it's budget. The board was considering a plan to eliminate block scheduling and change teachers'
      Caddo Parish School Board Members will have to look for another way to cut nearly $5 million dollars from it's budget.
    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:08 GMT
      Six Caddo Parish schools will get $2,500 each for technological upgrades.
      Six Caddo Parish schools will get $2,500 each for technological upgrades.
    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:10:20 GMT
      A Caddo Magnet High School student, Venkatesh Sivaraman, is hoping to make his name known at this years APPLE Convention. The freshman was invited to attend the convention after creating seven mobile
      A Caddo Magnet High School student, Venkatesh Sivaraman, is hoping to make his name known at this years APPLE Convention.
    • KTBS 3 Investigates

    • Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:53:14 GMT
      A bill inspired by a "3 Investigates" report is on its way to the Louisiana House. The bill by Bossier Rep. Henry Burns would require law enforcement officers to check the validity of a driver's insurance. Right
      A bill inspired by a "3 Investigates" report is on its way to the Louisiana House.
    • Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:49:01 GMT
      A local business owner who got burned on a project for the Shreveport Fire Department is hoping for his payday.  But that could come at a price for Shreveport taxpayers.  a $40,000 bill could end up costing
      A local business owner who got burned on a project for the Shreveport Fire Department is hoping for his payday.
    • Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:46:09 GMT
      A recent state legislative auditor's report found some major problems.  It found the Office of Public Health issued permits to some retail food establishments with uncorrected violations.  O-P-H rarely
      A recent state legislative auditor's report found some major problems.
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    • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:32 GMT
      Shreveport police are still searching for the suspects who robbed a local convenience store and attacked the clerk inside.Surveillance video show the two men, just after Wed. morning at the Raceway on
      Shreveport police are still searching for the suspects who robbed a local convenience store and attacked the clerk inside.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:22:27 GMT
      A Shreveport business was recognized on a state level by the Louisiana Economic Development group. SMS Distributions won the 2013 LED Small and Emerging Business of the Year. They were recognized at
      A Shreveport business was recognized on a state level by the Louisiana Economic Development group.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:07:35 GMT
      One of north Louisiana's largest Cajun festivals kicked off Thursday morning, and it's all about the crawfish. We're talking about Mudbug Madness! It's the 30th anniversary, and it runs Thursday through
      One of north Louisiana's largest Cajun festivals kicked off Thursday morning, and it's all about the crawfish. We're talking about Mudbug Madness!
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:50:34 GMT
      Sitting at a table in a Starbucks Café, Safa Michigan, 13, penned her first book—History Matters for Children. "People are generally surprised because not a lot of at this age write published books, I
      Sitting at a table in a Starbucks Café, Safa Michigan, 13, penned her first book—History Matters for Children.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:43:31 GMT
      NOAA is predicting an above average 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
      NOAA is forecasting an above average 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:15 GMT
      Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer.
      Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:27:52 GMT
      A local man is expressing his condolences for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims through words.
      A local man is expressing his condolences for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims through words.
    • UA Board votes on new campus guns law

      Thursday, May 23 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:11:55 GMT
      Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.   The University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University boards
      Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
         

       
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