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• Brisk after-Christmas sales Play Video

  December 26, 2009 9:10 PM

      Shoppers have gotten their second wind and they're making it back to the stores for the after Christmas sales.     Shoppers returned to malls and stores like Best Buy today, redeeming gift cards and rummaging through stocked shelves hunting for post-Christmas deals.     Some are still buying gifts for... more »

• Mom remembers son with Christmas dinner Play Video

  December 25, 2009 5:36 PM

  In January of this year, Sharon Foster's son Scotty Green was taken from her, becoming Shreveport's first homicide of 2009. Now he's her drive for giving back. She says one of her son's favorite things to do was cook. So for christmas, to honor Scotty, Sharon and a host of... more »

• Bienville Sheriff helps families have Christmas Play Video

  December 25, 2009 4:27 PM

  More than a dozen children in Bienville Parish are celebrating a Christmas that almost wasn't. Hard times made it next to impossible for their families to buy presents. That is, until the sheriff stepped in. He helped raise more than $2,000 dollars from the community to buy the four families... more »

• Poole family celebrates Christmas in new home

  December 25, 2009 4:25 PM

  After his wife died six years ago, Bill Poole struggled to keep his family of nine children together. In May, with the help of Habitat for Humanity, Poole moved his family into something they thought they'd never have-- their own home. Today, the family of ten celebrated the first of... more »

• Salvation Army major shot during robbery

  December 25, 2009 11:41 AM

    A Salvation Army major has been killed in a robbery-shooting in front of his three young children outside the organization's community center in North Little Rock, Ark.    Pulaski County Coroner Garland Camper said Philip Wise and his children -- ages, 4, 6 and 8 -- were approaching the... more »

• Blizzard strikes parts of Texas Play Video

  December 25, 2009 9:18 AM

    A blizzard has hit much of the rolling plains of west and north Texas, stranding or at least delaying many holiday travelers.   The National Weather Service said the region west and northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area saw blizzard-like conditions Thursday and this morning as up to eight... more »

• Police: Christmas morning shooting involved drinking buddies Play Video

  December 25, 2009 6:51 AM

      One man was in jail and another in the hospital Christmas morning after an overnight shooting in Benton that police said involved drinking buddies.   The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. in the 500 block of Lee Street near downtown Benton.  Police said an argument led to... more »

• Last-minute shopping

  December 24, 2009 8:12 PM

  Do you have all your Christmas gifts for that special someone?  If not, there's a few precious hours left to snag the perfect present.  Last-minute shoppers are getting some great holiday deals just hours before the big day hits.  Parking lots have been filled with eager shoppers all day, willing... more »

• Snow expected in ArkLaTex

  December 24, 2009 6:26 PM

   Parts of the ArkLaTex are looking at a white Christmas as snow moves into the area Thursday night.  The whole area will see freezing temperatures as cold weather moves in behind a front that had hammered the area with severe thunderstorms Wednesday night and early Thursday.  A winter weather advisory... more »

• Procrastinators finally pull out their wallets

  December 24, 2009 3:43 PM

  Christmas shoppers who've been on the sidelines waiting for bigger discounts have apparently decided to hit the stores, discounts or not. Some mall operators plus major retailers like Toys R Us and Sears say their stores are packed. The managing director of a business advisory firm says the procrastinators are... more »

• Christmas comes early Play Video

  December 23, 2009 9:11 PM

  Christmas came early for about a hundred kids in Mansfield Wednesday. From baby dolls to bicycles, footballs to IPods, children were treated to every toy imaginable.  Mansfield Police Captain Gary Hobbs says someone with the local Wal-Mart contacted him and asked if he'd be interested in applying for a grant. ... more »

• Grinch steals Texarkana's Christmas tree

  December 23, 2009 6:32 PM

  There's still no word on who is responsible for vandalizing a Christmas tree donated to the city of Texarkana, Texas. City officials say someone attempted to remove the lights from the tree at the entrance to Spring Lake Park about a week ago. The lights are attached to the tree... more »

• Operation Blessing

  December 23, 2009 3:37 PM

  The 18th year for Operation Blessing delivered more than 500 food boxes throughout Bossier Parish today. Bossier schools and Brookshire's donated most of the items, and Bossier deputies helped to distribute the food boxes to needy families. Sheriff Larry Dean commented, "We see a lot of true joy... more »

• Suspect booked in theft of gifts for needy

  December 23, 2009 11:10 AM

    A suspect has been arrested in the weekend theft of dozens of gifts for needy children from a church in the St. Bernard Parish town of Violet.   Meanwhile, the anger and tears that resulted when members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church discovered the burglary have changed... more »

• Rough weather expected tonight

  December 23, 2009 10:47 AM

    Expect some rough weather beginning this afternoon as thunderstorms move into the ArkLaTex. The worst of the weather, which includes concerns about a threat of tornadoes, is expected overnight.   The National Weather Service expects two to three inches of rain before the weather moves out on Thursday afternoon.... more »

• Garbage pickup schedule changes this week

  December 23, 2009 9:30 AM

  Residential garbage schedules have changed in Shreveport and Bossier City this week due to the Christmas holiday.  Homes with regular Thursday collections will instead have garbage and trash service on Wednesday.  Those with normal Friday collections will have service on Thursday.  The Woolworth Road landfill will be closed on Christmas... more »

• Last year for lights Play Video

  December 22, 2009 7:29 AM

      One man has been decking the halls of his neighborhood to the delight of Shreveport residents for more than two decades, but this year he's flipping the "on switch" for the last time.  Rick Rowe dropped to find out just what draws so many to seek out this amazing... more »

• Bossier authorities fire off city fireworks laws

  December 21, 2009 10:57 AM

  In Bossier City, you may set off fireworks within the city limits from December 23 through January 1 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., except on New Year's Eve, when fireworks may be discharged until 12:30 a.m. If you discharge fireworks outside the designated dates and... more »

• Ready to roll

  December 21, 2009 10:12 AM

  The Salvation Army and Community Volunteers are in giveaway mode! This sea of bikes is just a part of the community generosity to children in need. The gifts will be given out this week by pre-scheduled appointment for families who have already qualified for the Angel Tree program.... more »

• Bob does some last minute shopping Play Video

  December 21, 2009 7:06 AM

      Bob's doing some last minute Christmas shopping.  He's making a mad dash around town in his latest Griffin's Arklatex. more »

• Kindergartners receive toys made by prisoners

  December 18, 2009 2:58 PM

  Hundreds of hand crafted toys were donated to kindergartners at Plantation Park Elementary by Forcht Wade Correctional Center. The toys were made by the inmates of Forcht Wade, and delivered just in time for Christmas. Plantation Park had a "Polar Express Pajama Day," and the students received their toys... more »

• Tomorrow last chance to donate to Toys for Tots this season

  December 17, 2009 2:06 PM

  Gunnery Sergeant Matthew Golden with the U.S. Marine Corps stopped by the station today to load up dozens of toys donated to Toys for Tots. The toys, including several bicycles, will be distributed to needy children in the Shreveport-Bossier area.  Local Marines will host this year's Toys For... more »

• Natchitoches recognized as part of statewide initiative

  December 17, 2009 10:22 AM

  Several Natchitoches sites were just announced as some of the best in Louisiana for those individuals 50 and above. The announcement was made in New Orleans Tuesday by the Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu and Encore Louisiana as part of the results of the "Top 50 for 50+"... more »

• KTBS, Marines collecting toys

  December 16, 2009 11:56 AM

  Want to give to a child in need? KTBS 3 is accepting donations of toys for Toys for Tots through tomorrow during regular business hours at the station at 312 E. Kings Highway in Shreveport. Friday, The Marines will collect the toys for distribution. more »

• Toys with staying power Play Video

  December 16, 2009 6:38 AM

  NEW TODAY, OLD TOMORROW: A new toy under the Christmas tree can light up a child's eyes, but it can also mean big bucks out of a parent's wallet.  Even worse, many times kids will become bored with that toy after just a couple of months playing with it.  How... more »

• Celebrating Christmas in friendship Play Video

  December 14, 2009 4:04 PM

  Some 20 children are having a Christmas party right now at one of the Community Renewal Friendship Houses. Broadmoor Baptist is sponsoring the party for children at the Cedar Grove Friendship House. More parties are planned in other neighborhoods later this week. more »

• Today is busiest mailing day of the season Play Video

  December 14, 2009 11:39 AM

    Today is traditionally the busiest mailing day of the Christmas holiday season as people mail cards, letters and packages to get them to recipients on time.   Post offices around the country have hired extra workers to help manage the rush.   "We're projecting today to handle close to... more »

• Today busiest mailing day of the year

  December 14, 2009 10:23 AM

  According to the U.S. Postal Service, customers in Shreveport alone will mail more than a half million letters, cards and packages today. On this busiest mailing day of the year, postal workers will process more than 40 percent more pieces of mail than they do on an average day.... more »

• Christmas comes early for family in need Play Video

  December 9, 2009 9:12 PM

  Christmas has come early for a Shreveport woman who's been struggling for years to raise her seven children all by herself.  She's never needed anyone's help, until now.  Yolanda Braziel has always been the one to give. Now she's finally getting what so many say she deserves. This winter has... more »

• Festival of Lights continues this Saturday, street closures announced

  December 9, 2009 2:43 PM

  The Natchitoches Festival of Lights continues this weekend in downtown Natchitoches. Live musical entertainment will be provided on Saturday, Dec. 12 on the downtown riverbank featuring the Natchitoches Nazarene Choir at 2 p.m. Later that evening, Avery Michaels and Exit 209 will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.... more »

• Highland tour of homes Play Video

  December 6, 2009 5:39 PM

  If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit, come see the Holiday Home Tour! Celebrate Highland. 12 Highland and Fairfield historic district homes are open to the public. Organizers say the goal of the event is to encourage people to take a look at the Hghland area in hopes... more »

• Snow in the City of Lights

  December 4, 2009 3:57 PM

  Snow in Natchitoches began falling around 2:30 this afternoon in the downtown area, as the city preps for thousands of visitors tomorrow for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights. Join KTBS 3 News at 5 & 6. We'll take you live to Natchitoches and show you what to expect... more »

• Small towns, big shopping Play Video

  December 4, 2009 2:58 PM

  Magnolia is a great place to find unique gifts for that special someone in your life. Cammie Hambrice of the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce talked to us about why the town makes a good day trip for people living in nearby communities. more »

• Magnolia man prepares for 100th Christmas Play Video

  December 4, 2009 2:55 PM

  Magnolia, AR, has been celebrating its centennial all year long. The fun is wrapping up with holiday events downtown and on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. One man who lives in Magnolia will see his 100th Christmas this year! Click on the video icon to watch the interview with... more »

• SAU 100th anniversary Play Video

  December 4, 2009 2:41 PM

  It's Christmas and Southern Arkansas University, which is the center of Magnolia's Celebration of Lights, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The university plays a major role in the community's annual holiday festivities. The highlight of the event was a special lighting of 100 trees to mark the closing of the... more »

• Waiting for a permanent home, foster children in need of gifts

  December 4, 2009 2:32 PM

  A few years ago, Louisiana lawmakers cut funding for foster families to purchase Christmas gifts for the children in their care.  The economy has added to the financial burdens many of these families face this holiday season. The Northwest Louisiana Foster Parents Association has set up an angel tree... more »

• It's OK to Say Merry Christmas: Magnolia, AR Play Video

  December 4, 2009 2:21 PM

  If you're looking for the spirit of Christmas in Magnolia, Arkansas, nothing shines as bright as the heart of downtown. Every holiday season the courthouse square comes alive with thousands of holiday lights. The mayor talked to us about the festivities. more »

• Magnolia, AR ushers in the holiday season Play Video

  December 3, 2009 8:18 PM

  The city of Magnolia, Arkansas ushered in the holiday season in a big way Thursday night.  The city of roughly 12,000 people was full of cheer and the overwhelming message was "It's OK to say Merry Christmas." Dozens of bands, marching groups and floats made their way through the city... more »

• It's OK to say Merry Christmas in Magnolia, Arkansas

  December 2, 2009 10:42 AM

  We invite you to join us this Thursday night at 6:30 on KPXJ CW 21 for our "It's OK to say Merry Christmas" special. We'll broadcast live from Magnolia, Arkansas, where a Christmas parade will roll at 5 p.m., followed by a beautiful Centennial Celebration of Lights at Southern... more »

• Cops & Kids program brings cheer Play Video

  December 1, 2009 9:36 PM

  The Cops and Kids program rings in some holiday cheer! Texarkana, Arkansas officers treated all of the children from the Baptist Orphange and the Watersprings Ranch to dinner at the Pizza Inn on Stateline Avenue.  Nearly 50 children participated in the program.  The kids also received gifts donated by Toy... more »

• DA: Walmart peaceful year after deadly NY stampede

  November 27, 2009 3:23 PM

  Crowd control at all Walmart stores in New York appears to be smooth a year after a security guard was crushed to death by a stampede of shoppers. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice says in a statement that her office is unaware of any injuries or property damage at... more »

• Busy season for tree farmers Play Video

  November 26, 2009 11:38 AM

  According to surveys by the National Christmas Tree Association, in 2008 consumers in the U.S. bought 28.2 million farm-grown Christmas trees and 11.7 million artificial trees. Both numbers were down from 2007. Faux tree purchases dropped by about 35%, while real tree purchases were down about 10%. Find out... more »

• LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri named Grand Marshal for Christmas parade

  November 25, 2009 11:08 AM

  LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be the Grand Marshal of the 2009 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade. Mainieri is the current head coach of the Louisiana State University Baseball Team and led the team to become the 2009 NCAA National Champions. In 2009, Mainieri was named both the National... more »

• On the road in Natchitoches Play Video

  November 19, 2009 12:11 PM

  Chrissi Coile, Sherri Talley and Trish Williford are joined by the Christmas Belles at Merci Beaucoup restaurant in Natchitoches for the KTBS 3 Community Caravan. Be sure and join us tonight at 6:30pm on KPXJ CW 21 for our special "It's OK to say Merry Christmas" live from the banks... more »

• Les Boutiques De Noel Play Video

  November 18, 2009 7:00 AM

        Here ye! Here ye!  It's a Williamsburg Christmas at the 2009 Les Boutiques De Noel!  Shops and vendors from across the area will come together for a fun holiday shopping experience, presented by the Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild.  The Boutique starts Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Bossier... more »

• Natchitoches to turn on lights for Christmas Festival this weekend Play Video

  November 16, 2009 3:27 PM

  It's the official start of the Festival of Lights season for the City of Natchitoches. The city will "Turn on the Holidays" this Saturday with an entire day of free family entertainment in downtown Natchitoches. The highlight of the event will be the official turning on of thousands... more »

• Natchitoches prepares for holiday festival

  November 9, 2009 6:29 PM

  It's only the beginning of  November, but it's not too early for one Ark-La-Tex city to start cranking up the Christmas festivities. It's time for the annual Festival of Lights in Natchitoches. Utility crews are hard at work lighting up the Cane River. They're placing christmas lights on the river... more »

• Christmas tree crop looks strong in Louisiana

  October 21, 2009 10:51 AM

  Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana. Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and Dora Ann Hatch, an LSU AgCenter community rural development agent, recently met with 70 Christmas tree farmers from Louisiana, Mississippi and... more »

• Natchitoches prepares for the holidays

  October 16, 2009 5:56 PM

  One of the busiest Arklatex cities during the holidays is Natchitoches.  And this year, they aren't letting the slumping economy get them down.  They are busier than ever preparing for the upcoming Christmas season, and embracing the fall - watching the excitement transform into green.  Jennifer Gray reports. more »

• It's Christmas time in the hive

  December 12, 2008 10:42 AM

  More than 600 Byrd High School Yellow Jackets are taking part in their annual Community Christmas right now in the school's gymnasium.  Their mission:  To show holiday spirit and love for more than 350 neighborhood children from area schools.  The kids are playing holiday games, making crafts and... more »

• Lighting up the Holidays

  December 12, 2008 8:40 AM

  One of the best things about the holidays is the lights! Judy Hrdlicka has been making Christmas brighter for more than ten years at the TNT lighting company. KTBS 3 news photographer Rod White has the story. TNT lighting company 2389 Airline Drive 318.746.5114 more »

• Christmas with the Critters

  December 11, 2008 4:18 PM

  PaPa Simpson's Farm of Arcadia will host its 5th annual "Christmas with the Critters" on Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. "Christmas with the Critters" will offer a wonderful Christian atomosphere for the entire family. Come experience the story of Jesus' birth... more »