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Operation Closed Market takes drugs off the streets
Thirty-one people have been arrested as part of a month-long sting operation by Caddo-Shreveport's narcotics unit. It was conducted as part of an effort called ... more »

Advances since assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On April 4, 1968, just after 6:00pm, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , was shot by a sniper at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. ... more »

Clearing up misconceptions about autism
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 is World Autism Day. More than 35 million people worldwide have some form of the disorder. An estimated one out of ... more »

New Louisiana Inspector General talks about finding fraud
Governor Bobby Jindal's big campaign platform was ethics reform; ridding Louisiana government of corruption to spur new trust in the state that would bring more ... more »

Spring time is tax time
You still have some time to get your taxes on track. The Internal Revenue Service can help answer questions about rebates, calculate your return, and ... more »

Changes ahead for Caddo Coroner's office
Several elected officials take office Monday, including Caddo's new coroner, Dr. Todd Thoma. Thoma will be sworn in at noon, and will immediately reinstate Forensic ... more »

Dye Easter eggs safely
Before you get ready to pull out your eggs and dunk them in dye, you need to know a few safety tips. Home Economist Connie ... more »

War wounds aren't always easily seen
When soldiers return home from war, we see the happy homecomings: embraces, spouses and children reuniting. What we don't see is the war many bring ... more »

Medic reflects on tour of duty in Iraq
As America marks the fifth anniversary of the War in Iraq, Ed Walsh talked to the medic who treated ABC Bob Woodruff. Chad Dupre works ... more »

Art lab helps kids express themselves at Rutherford House
A new art lab opens Thursday night. It gives children at the Rutherford House a chance to express themselves through art, and a special place ... more »

Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your tip
"Don't shoot, we want to grow up. " It's a simple but powerful message from Shreveport Police, and it appears to be working. More than ... more »

Shreveport Police are looking for you
Shreveport Police are looking for qualified individuals who feel called to protect and to serve. Check out the SPD website for a detailed list of ... more »

Keeping kids away from dangerous peers
Arrest records show a high school girl and her boyfriend planned the murder of her family in Emory, Texas, for about a month. The boyfriend ... more »

Omar Akram performs on KTBS 3 First News Monday
Omar Akram is making stops around the south to promote his third cd, "Secret Journey. " He's already made it onto the Billboard Chart for ... more »

Jindal-Trey Williams, Jindal's communication director
Monday morning Sonja Bailes spoke to Governor elect Bobby Jindal's communications Director Trey Williams about what goes on behind the scenes of the inauguration. . ... more »

Jindal-Don Pierson and Craig Spohn talk about Cyber Command
This morning in Baton Rouge Ed Walsh talked to Don Pierson with the State Economic Development Department, as well as Craig Spohn with the Cyber ... more »

Ollie Tyler on Governor elect Bobby Jindal
This morning from Baton Rouge, First News team Sonja Bailes and Ed Walsh talked to Deputy Superintendent of Louisiana, Ollie Tyler about the future governor ... more »

Krewe of Gemini ready to roll
Krewe of Gemini Friday, Feb. 1 @ 5:30p Float Loading Party 2101 East Texas St. Bossier City, ... more »

Construction ahead on Northwest Louisiana roads
When the current Louisiana legislature spent the state's surplus, it allocated nearly $700 million for state roads. The money is for projects all over the ... more »

Alzheimer's program for the holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time. But for those of you that care for a loved one with Alzheimer's, it can be a challenge, especially ... more »

Krewe of Highland happy with the parade forecast
Krewe of Highland Parade Sunday, Feb. 3 @ 2:00pm Starts at CE Byrd High School Watch it live ... more »

Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser
Operation Gingerbread 2007 Saturday, December 1 9:30am Loyola College Prep Gym 921 Jordan Street Categories: Youth (12 and ... more »

Old-Fashioned Victorian Christmas
It's going to be an old-fashioned victorian Christmas this weekend in downtown Bossier City. Dawna Barrera with "Keep Bossier Beautiful" joined us Tuesday morning on ... more »

Pancake breakfast benefits projects that help local kids
The Kiwanis Club of Shreveport holds a Pancake Breakfast every year to raise money. The money goes to their various projects, all which benefit local ... more »

Week 2 - Chest and Shoulders
If you've been following the tips from last week, your legs and glutes should be feeling stronger already! Let's ad some arm and chest muscles ... more »

Gambling addiction not limited to casino games
This week is Problem Gambling Awareness Week in Louisiana. You may think of casinos right away, but there are many ways people can develop addictions ... more »

G B Cazes talks Cyber Innovation Center
G-B CAZES. WITH CYBER INNOVATION CENTER. . ... more »

Adai-Caddo Indian Nation Pow-Wow is this Saturday
This Saturday, the Adai-Caddo Indian Nation gathers for its annual Pow-Wow. It's a wonderful peek into indian culture and you're invited! Wednesday morning Cheif Davis ... more »

World eating champion visited First News
Saturday a star-studded cast of the world's best speed-eaters will converge on bossier city for the most eagerly anticipated contest the Louisiana Downs World Grits ... more »

Kelly King sings at the Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Kelly King is head-lining the Natchitoches Christmas Festival Saturday night. She joined us in the studio. . ... more »

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