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    Drunk driving ends in a crash and burn Video included

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    A man is in jail after slamming his SUV into a building in the 4200 block of Pro Street. More>>

    Ark-La-Tex Best Storm Shelters Video included

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    In today's Ark-La-Tex Best Rick Rowe looks back at Fiberglass Creations and shows us how their storm shelters. More>>

    Griffin's Good Life Wendell Collins Video included

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    His 74 years old and going strong. Leading the good life. More>>

    Shooting suspect surrenders to authorities

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    A suspect sought in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting that seriously injured a Shreveport man is now in police custody following his surrender to authorities. More>>

    Boil Advisory for Palmetto Water Works Video included

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    The Palmetto Water Works is experiencing problems with the water supply system. More>>

    Libbey claims jobs won't be outsourced

    © Jobs in jeopardy © Jobs in jeopardy
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    200 Libbey Glass workers will lose their jobs at the end of May. The layoffs are geared to improve the company's "overall financial position" and those jobs will not relocate to other countries. More>>

    The night shift: Chimp Haven

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    The Chimp Haven Sanctuary in Keithville serves as a retirement village for chimps to live out the remainder of their lives. More>>

    AID: Remembering April Fulghum

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    The murder trial of a former maintenance man, charged with killing his boss will get underway next month. More>>

    • As Seen On First News

    • 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 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:38:42 GMT
      Tomorrow, we'll learn just how much money area riverboats took in last month.  The state Gaming Control board is scheduled to meet in Baton Rouge. That's where the revenue figures will be released.
      Tomorrow, we'll learn just how much money area riverboats took in last month.  The state Gaming Control board is scheduled to meet in Baton Rouge. That's where the revenue figures will be released.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:35:09 GMT
      The murder trial of a former maintenance man, charged with killing his boss will get underway next month.
      The murder trial of a former maintenance man, charged with killing his boss will get underway next month.  Robert Earl Walter is charged with 2nd degree murder for last year's killing of April Fulgham.
    • Griffin's ArkLaTex

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:15:17 GMT
      His 74 years old and going strong. Leading the good life.
      His 74 years old and going strong. Leading the good life.
    • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:51:21 GMT
      In today's Griffin's Ark-La-Tex, Bob introduces us to Barbara Thorne-Thomsen who at 87 still travels the country.
      In today's Griffin's Ark-La-Tex, Bob introduces us to Barbara Thorne-Thomsen who at 87 still travels the country.
    • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:48:56 GMT
      Retirement is the reward of tireless years of hard work. But the reward can present some hurdles of its own. KTBS 3's Bob Griffin shows us one man whose making the best of his golden years in this weeks
      KTBS 3's Bob Griffin shows us one man whose making the best of his golden years in this weeks edition of Griffin's Good Life.
    • Personal Finance

    • While most people realize that their personal creditworthiness is tracked on something called a credit report, few know much about it or their scoring system.
      While most people realize that their personal creditworthiness is tracked on something called a credit report, few know much about it or their scoring system.
    • Wills are not only for the wealthy or the old. Every adult should have one.
      Wills are not only for the wealthy or the old. Every adult should have one.
    • Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
      Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.

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