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• City siezes basketball goals Play Video

  March 15, 2010 6:27 PM

  Shreveport police say they are trying to keep kids safe, and out of the street - even if that means taking away their basketball goals. Officers seized a goal belonging to an eight-year-old boy on Monday. Officer Angie Willhite says she warned the homeowner that the goal was in danger... more »

• Suspects caught in downtown burglary Play Video

  March 15, 2010 11:09 AM

  Shreveport police say Kustom Kars Automotive in the 700 block of Louisiana in downtown Shreveport was burglarized this morning.  A witness reported the incident about 9:20 this morning. Police say one suspect fled across the street and was apprehended.  The other was found by a K-9 officer.  He was... more »

• SWAC opts not to return to CenturyTel Play Video

  March 13, 2010 9:05 PM

  The SWAC Conference Basketball Tournament wrapped up its run at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City Saturday evening. It may have been the event's first and last time trip to Shreveport-Bossier City. The 16 team of the Southwestern Athletic Conference showed up ready to play some fast paced basketball, but... more »

• Man killed in late-night crash

  March 13, 2010 10:55 AM

  A man was killed late Friday night in a one-vehicle crash. It happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 8300 block of Kingston Road in Shreveport. Police said the 2000 model Ford Explorer left the roadway and hit a utility pole then a large tree before stopping. There were no passengers... more »

• Vacant house in Cedar Grove burns

  March 13, 2010 10:42 AM

  A vacant house in Shreveport's Cedar Grove neighborhood caught fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived in the 6800 block of Liberty Street just before 2:30 a.m. to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. The blaze was under control in about 15 minutes. The cause of the fire is under... more »

• Saints player in Shreveport-Bossier to meet fans

  March 12, 2010 2:12 PM

  New Orleans Saints Place Kicker and Super Bowl star Garrett Hartley will be at Buffalo Wild Wings® in Shreveport tonight from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and in Bossier City tomorrow from 1:30pm-3:00pm to meet with fans and sign autographs. Fans may purchase a $20.00 ticket in advance (while supplies last)... more »

• Tow truck broadsides car in Shreveport

  March 12, 2010 9:59 AM

  A car heading east on Shreveport Barksdale Highway was broadsided by a tow truck about 8:30 this morning. Four people inside in the car, three of them children, were transported to LSU Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  Officers say the children were all properly restrained and that the... more »

• Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport Play Video

  March 12, 2010 7:03 AM

      It's been years in the making.  The Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport will soon have a new home.  Rick Rowe visited their current facility to find out more about how they're changing young people's lives. more »

• 20,000 azaleas highlight spring at R.W. Norton Art Gallery

  March 11, 2010 2:55 PM

  40 acres of botanical gardens and grounds at R.W. Norton Art Gallery will soon come alive with color. Some 20,000 azalea bushes and many other flowering plants burst into bloom in late March. The grounds are free to the public and include walkways, stone paths, bronze structures, wind chimes,... more »

• City, SWEPCO to meet about new power plant Play Video

  March 11, 2010 6:04 AM

      Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover will meet today with representatives of SWEPCO to talk about the new power plant being built so close to Central Fire Station.  The fire department says the noise from the new plant on North Common is making it hard for them to work and sleep. ... more »

• SPD officer vows to catch wanted man for the second time Play Video

  March 10, 2010 8:23 PM

      It's deja vu for Shreveport police trying to track down man wanted for armed robbery.  It's the second time in less than two years they've had to search high and low for Joshua Thomas.     Corporal Christian Hicks says when he spotted Thomas, who was wanted for armed robbery... more »

• Wreck on Audrey Lane in Shreveport Play Video

  March 10, 2010 3:41 PM

  Life Air was called to the intersection of MLK and Audrey Lane this afternoon.  A 19 year old female was transported to LSU Hospital with severe head injuries. Stay with ktbs.com and KTBS 3 News for continued updates. more »

• Huntington student accused of bringing BB gun to school

  March 10, 2010 11:41 AM

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• Local school invites parents, students to attend "What's Next Forum" Play Video

  March 10, 2010 6:40 AM

        The faculty at one Shreveport school is already looking ahead to next year.  In preparation for promotion and standardized testing, the principal of Caddo Parish's Academic Recovery School is requesting parents attend a "What's Next Forum".  It will be held at the school from 5:30 to 6:30 Thursday... more »

• Fire breaks out at Shreveport warehouse Play Video

  March 10, 2010 6:21 AM

      There was an early morning fire at a wharehouse in Shreveport.  Fire crews responded to the 1800 block of Grimmett Drive just after 2:43 this morning.  They arrived too find heavy smoke coming from the building.  Fire officials say they found flames in an office area.  They had the... more »

• Hummer production to make brief return to local GM plant Play Video

  March 9, 2010 8:15 PM

   General Motors has received a fleet order for 849 Hummers that will be built at its Shreveport plant.   Production of the order for H3 sport utility vehicles and H3T pickups will begin Monday, April 12, and should take about a month, GM and Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover said.  ... more »

• Two people hospitalized following rollover crash Play Video

  March 9, 2010 9:49 AM

  Two people were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a rollover crash in Shreveport. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Mt. Zion Road. Two people were transported to LSU Hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. Police say preliminary reports suggest that a red pickup, headed south on... more »

• Crews rescue man trapped in vehicle

  March 8, 2010 1:03 PM

  A man was hospitalized early Monday afternoon when his van collided with a pickup at Line Avenue and Ratcliff Street in Shreveport, sending the van flipping onto it side. The driver of the van was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Fire Department. ... more »

• $500 treasure found

  March 8, 2010 10:30 AM

  The $500 treasure, hidden by 4 Shreveport , has been found. A local couple found the treasure on the arrow sign at the intersection of Fern and Greenway in Broadmoor. 4 Shreveport raises money every year for a charity through its St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year, the... more »

• Shots for Tots

  March 8, 2010 10:15 AM

  The Shots for Tots van is set up today at the following times and locations: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sam's, 7400 Youree Drive, Shreveport 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Super 1 Foods, 745 Shreveport/Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport more »

• $500 treasure hunt - Clue #4

  March 6, 2010 9:31 AM

  Want to try your luck at $500? The organization 4 Shreveport and Bulldog Oilfield Services have hidden $500. It's out there now, ready for you to find! Here are the first four clues: 1. Somewhere in Shreveport lies a pot of gold, a $500 prize is what... more »

• Holy Angels wins statewide award Play Video

  March 5, 2010 3:04 PM

  Holy Angels Residential Facility is celebrating its designation as one of three winners in the Lieutenant Governor's Social Innovators Business Plan Competition. The award centers around the facility's work activity for residents. Also, Mayor Cedric Glover has declared today Holy Angels Day and encourages the Shreveport community to... more »

• Got tickets? Pay online now in Shreveport

  March 5, 2010 2:46 PM

  Shreveport City Court is making it more convenient for you to pay for traffic citations. You can now pay for traffic tickets via your phone or computer using a credit or debit card.  Just click here or call 1-800-701-8560. more »

• Church volunteer accused of kidnapping, rape Play Video

  March 5, 2010 12:36 PM

    A man driving a church van stopped and offered a teen-age boy a ride, then took him to church and raped him, Caddo Parish sheriff's deputies said.   Robert James Washington Jr., 34, of the 800 block of Pinetree Drive in Shreveport, is jailed on charges of aggravated kidnapping... more »

• Clue #3 in the $500 treasure hunt

  March 5, 2010 10:45 AM

  Want to try your luck at $500? The organization 4 Shreveport and Bulldog Oilfield Services have hidden $500. It's out there now, ready for you to find! Here are the first three clues: 1. Somewhere in Shreveport lies a pot of gold, a $500 prize is what... more »

• SPD hits the streets in warrant sweep Play Video

  March 4, 2010 9:29 PM

  The jail is full tonight thanks to a citywide round up of wanted people in Shreveport.  Dozens of fugitives are now off the streets thanks to Operation Clean Sweep. Local law enforcement officers spent Thursday night doing some early spring cleaning.  They went all over Shreveport and swept up dozens... more »

• Police say woman crashed into several vehicles Play Video

  March 4, 2010 9:26 PM

  A Shreveport woman is behind bars, accused of reeking havoc on the streets.  She's accused of running after hitting nearly half a dozen cars.  Before they took her to jail, Shreveport Police say Wanda Whitehurst took out four cars and trucks.  She was finally pulled over on ford.  Police say... more »

• VA Medical Center to hold Warrior Run

  March 4, 2010 2:36 PM

  The first Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Warrior Run will be held this coming Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans Park on Clyde Fant Parkway near Stoner Avenue, and will include music and jambalaya. The 5K/10K Walk/Run is being held to honor veterans and help raise funds to support... more »

• Treasure hunt for $500 is on!

  March 4, 2010 11:25 AM

  Want to try your luck at $500? The organization 4 Shreveport and Bulldog Oilfield Services have hidden $500. It's out there now, ready for you to find! Here are the first couple of clues: 1. Somewhere in Shreveport lies a pot of gold, a $500 prize is... more »

• Plume near downtown is steam from power plant Play Video

  March 4, 2010 10:28 AM

  The huge plume of white vapor that has been coming from Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s new generating plant north of downtown Shreveport is due to steam testing, the utility company said.  There is no safety threat, the company said, and the Fire Department has not been activated.  The testing is... more »

• White cloud over downtown Shreveport coming from SWEPCO plant

  March 4, 2010 10:16 AM

  A thick, white cloud that looks like smoke is coming from the AEP-SWEPCO plant in downtown Shreveport. The plant is next to the Central Fire Station on Common Street. KTBS 3 News crews are there.  Stay here for updates. more »

• Several arrested when crowd gets out of control Play Video

  March 3, 2010 9:10 PM

  Two police officers and a pregnant woman were reportedly hit during an altercation on East Dudley in Shreveport this evening.  Seven people were taken to jail for obstructing traffic, interfering, resisting arrest and battery of a police officer.  Authorities say it started when officers were talking to a small group... more »

• Crime Stoppers tip helps deputies nab fugitive

  March 3, 2010 10:09 AM

  Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a Crime Stoppers tip and apprehended Jeffrey Voss, who was wanted for jewelry theft from a residence in August of 2009. The caller will receive about $500 for the information. more »

• Bike rodeo at Sheriff's Safety Town begins registration

  March 2, 2010 3:03 PM

  Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will host a bicycle rodeo from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The event is for children attending first through fifth grade. Sheriff's deputies will be on hand to teach... more »

• SPD to host neighborhood networking conference Play Video

  March 2, 2010 6:31 AM

      The Shreveport Police Department wants to work with you to make the city a better place to live, work and play.  The department is hosting a city wide neighborhood networking conference tonight.  Police Chief Henry Whitehorn says the conference will allow officers to network with members of neighborhood associations... more »

• Shreveport police investigate late night shooting Play Video

  March 2, 2010 6:23 AM

        Shreveport Police are looking for leads in a late night shooting that sent one man to the hospital.  It happened just after 10:00 in the 1400 block of Natalie.  Police say 22 year old Jeffrey Mizell was shot once in the arm.  He told investigators he was sitting... more »

• Car slams into house in north Shreveport Play Video

  March 1, 2010 2:26 PM

  A car ran into the side of a house in the Cherokee Park subdivision in Shreveport today. The driver ran off the street, went across parts of three yards and plowed into the side of a vacant house at Brookbriar and Graystone. The driver of the car said... more »

• 2010 Census Comes to Shreveport

  March 1, 2010 1:41 PM

  There may be a special delivery arriving on your front doorstep soon. Today, some residents in Shreveport began receiving their 2010 census packets, nearly two weeks before the rest of the nation. While a majority of households will get their census forms in the mail in midMmarch, some... more »

• Pay day at Doctors Hospital

  February 26, 2010 8:13 PM

  Friday was finally pay day for hourly workers at Shreveport's Doctors Hospital.  The facility closed down last week because of money problems.  Workers were supposed to have received their final checks at that time, but walked away empty handed.  more »

• Latest from local doctors in Haiti

  February 26, 2010 9:33 AM

  A team of wound care doctors from LSUHSC-S is in Haiti, helping with relief efforts. One of the specialists, Dr. Joseph McCulloch, Dean of Allied Health at LSUHSC-S, is keeping KTBS 3 News up to date on the team's efforts in Haiti. This is his latest correspondence: "Very... more »

• MBI hopeful for the future Play Video

  February 25, 2010 9:04 PM

  There's new information on one company's plan to get laid off Beaird-Co employees back to work.  The head of MB-Industries appeared before the Shreveport City Council this week to give a status report. MBI took over the lease from Beaird-Co more than a year ago, but the facility still isn't... more »

• Fire heavily damages home in Shreveport Play Video

  February 25, 2010 1:26 PM

  Two people were home when their house caught fire in the 3900 block of Murvon today. Firefighters say the occupants didn't call 911 right away because they didn't have a phone.  Instead, they tried unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a water hose. Investigators say the fire... more »

• Movie shoot traffic interruptions

  February 25, 2010 10:27 AM

  Expect interruptions of traffic Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in downtown Shreveport on Louisiana Avenue between Texas Street and Milam Street. Also, traffic will be interrupted Friday from 8 p.m. to Saturday at 3 a.m. on Milam Street between Louisiana Avenue and Common Street. more »

• Top Fire Department Commendation Awards given to Fire/EMS personnel

  February 25, 2010 10:21 AM

  Shreveport Fire Chief Brian Crawford is presenting the department's honored Commendation Awards to selected Fire/EMS personnel for their quick response and excellent care of a Shreveport Police Officer during a shooting which occurred at Mansfield Road and Midway Avenue on November 25, 2009. The recipients are: Battalion Chief Tim... more »

• Dykes Time In Tech Has Been A Blur Play Video

  February 23, 2010 10:15 PM

  From his quick courtship, to nailing down a recruiting class to the announcement of the historic matchup between his Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Grambling... Sonny Dykes' life has been a blur. more »

• Coaches Discuss Port City Classic Play Video

  February 23, 2010 10:13 PM

  This morning in Shreveport, Sonny Dykes and Rod Broadway discuss the first-ever meeting between Louisiana Tech and Grambling in football. more »

• Port City Classic: Long Time Coming Play Video

  February 23, 2010 10:11 PM

  Louisiana Tech and Grambling have always been close geographically.  But in the world of football, they have been oceans apart. Until now. more »

• SFD works six fires in less than 24 hours Play Video

  February 23, 2010 11:33 AM

  A house on Canal Boulevard in Shreveport was heavily damaged Tuesday morning by a fire that started in the central heating unit. Three adults were inside the house when the fire started about 10:40 a.m. They told firefighters they went to turn on the central heating unit and flames... more »

• Addictive disorders services cut drastically

  February 23, 2010 10:44 AM

  The Louisiana Office of Addictive Disorders is hosting a public forum right now to discuss the proposed closing of Pines Treatment Center in Shreveport. The forum is at the Hamilton Branch of the Shreve Memorial Library on Bert Kouns. Some of the organizations/centers represented at the forum are... more »

• Firefighter stable, lane still blocked in fatal crash

  February 22, 2010 11:45 AM

  Shreveport Police are still investigating a fatal crash that happened about 7 a.m. on Interstate 20 eastbound near Monkhouse Drive. Shreveport Police crash investigators say four vehicles were involved in the crash. One of the vehicles was a staff unit driven by Assistant Chief of EMS Nathan Tabor,... more »

• Basketball unites a community Play Video

  February 20, 2010 8:41 PM

  It's a celebration of Black History Month and an event that's united the Shreveport community for more than 20 years. The 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament is going on this weekend. It brings together 80 teams with youth to semi-pro players from five southern states. The games... more »

• EPA threatens Shreveport with millions in fines Play Video

  February 18, 2010 9:12 PM

   The city of Shreveport could be facing millions of dollars in fines because of a decaying sewerage system.   Federal environmental regulators want the city to start making more upgrades to its system, which has caused untreated sewage to be dumped into the Red River and to back up into... more »

• Louisiana governor announces crackdown on sexual predators

  February 18, 2010 4:08 PM

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal just announced legislative priorities for the next session that he says will strengthen the ability of law enforcement to track down and punish child predators. "Our legislation this year will work to peel away the layers of anonymity associated with child sex-related crimes on the... more »

• Shreveport set to host health and wellness expo

  February 18, 2010 2:32 PM

  The Louisiana Health & Wellness EXPO is this coming Saturday at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event will showcase products, services, treatments and resources from healthcare and wellness industry providers. The range of exhibitors covers hospitals, physicians & surgeons, pharmaceutical, diet, food and grocery stores, nutrition, fitness, finance &... more »

• Louisiana governor to announce sexual predator crackdown in Shreveport

  February 18, 2010 10:24 AM

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal this afternoon is expected to announce new legislative priorities in Shreveport for cracking down on sexual predators. KTBS 3 News will be at Jindal's news conference at the Caddo Parish Sheriff Correction Facility. Watch for details on tonight's news and here on ktbs.com. more »

• Pay In AFL Double af2 Salaries Play Video

  February 17, 2010 11:07 PM

  Thanks to larger market teams involvement with the recently formed Arena Football League (AFL) and an 18 game broadcast schedule with the NFL Network, there is more bang for the buck for BattleWings owner Dan Newman.  There is also more bucks for the bang for the players who cashed af2... more »

• BattleWings Part Of Revamped AFL Play Video

  February 17, 2010 11:05 PM

  The Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings are now a part of something much bigger than the af2. Wednesday's announcement that the recently formed AFL-1 is now the AFL (Arena Football League), a moniker associated with the premier indoor football league for 23 years, gives the Wings a higher status among the gridiron gang. more »

• Narcotics sting conducted near city park Play Video

  February 17, 2010 9:54 PM

  Three people were arrested for interfering with a narcotics sting operation that also netted nearly a dozen arrests fur drug possession Wednesday night in Shreveport.  Agents posed as drug dealers and made sales in the Mooretown neighborhood near Airport Park.  In addition to drug possession charges for those who bought... more »

• Woman arrested in boyfriend's death Play Video

  February 17, 2010 9:52 PM

   A woman has been arrested on charges she shot and killed her boyfriend outside a house on Fulton Street near the fairgrounds in Shreveport.   Heavenly Frazier, 28, of Wallace Avenue faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Kevin Cordell Smith of Shreveport.   Smith, 34, was shot about... more »

• Search continues for suspected armed robber

  February 16, 2010 9:34 PM

  The search continues for the man Shreveport police say terrorized people in the Broadmoor area yesterday. They're looking for Ronnie Bishop, 34.  Tonight the search took Shreveport Police outside Shreveport city limits.  Crimeteam Reporter Chris Redford reports live from Blanchard. more »

• Judge Stewart uses Eagle Scout skills to make a difference Play Video

  February 16, 2010 9:27 PM

  As we continue our monthly profiles of Eagle Scouts who've built successful lives here in the ArkLaTex, we also honor a man during Black History Month who is the only African American in the Byrd High School Hall of Fame. Here he is, in his own words. Judge James Stewart... more »

• Area schools celebrate Mardi Gras

  February 16, 2010 2:17 PM

  Queen of the Krewe of Highland Kathy Melancon is one of several members of Mardi Gras royalty taking part in a celebration at A.C. Steere Elementary School in Shreveport. Students and teachers are surrounding the school, catching beads and celebrating this Fat Tuesday. more »

• Krewe of the Letter People

  February 16, 2010 2:11 PM

  The Krewe of the Letter People parade is going on now at Arthur Circle Elementary School in Shreveport. Students and faculty are lined up around the perimiter of the school's playground either watching or participating in the Mardi Gras parade. more »

• Duncan Prepared For 2010 Play Video

  February 15, 2010 10:19 PM

  Meredith Duncan is prepared for the 2010 golf season---whether it's the LPGA or Future's Tour.  One of her LPGA buddies is also prepped for a less angst-ridden campaign on the Women's Tour. more »

• Suspect in neighborhood attacks is captured Play Video

  February 15, 2010 8:58 PM

   A man suspected of robbing two elderly men and trying to steal the purse of a woman in Shreveport's Broadmoor Terrace and Broadmoor neighborhoods in three separate incidents this week has been captured at his home north of the city, police said.  Ronnie Bishop, 34, of Paula Kay Place was... more »

• Pros tee it up in the David Duncan Memorial Classic

  February 15, 2010 7:03 PM

  29 teams, including more than a dozen pro golfers, braved this windy Monday to tee off at East Ridge Country Club in the David Duncan Memorial Classic to Benefit the Goldman School. The school is a division of The Arc of Caddo-Bossier. Pro golfer and Shreveporter Meredith Duncan... more »

• Pedestrian killed trying to cross street

  February 12, 2010 12:42 PM

    A man was hit by a pickup and killed Thursday night as he tried to cross a street in Shreveport.   Thomas D. Charles Jr., 43, of Shreveport died of injuries received in the accident at at Ford Street and Pierre Avenue.   Police would not blame the 6:53 p.m.... more »

• Neaux sneaux for weekend Mardi Gras parades

  February 12, 2010 11:18 AM

  The snow is expected to melt by the time the Krewe of Gemini parade rolls at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.  You can watch the parade on KTBS-TV at 5 p.m.  We'll also air it at 8 p.m. on KPXJCW 21.  There's a 30 percent chance for rain in the forecast... more »

• Sneaux man

  February 12, 2010 10:57 AM

  The recent Saints victory just added to the excitement of having enough snow on the ground to actually build a snowman. This picture was sent in from Christopher Jones in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood. more »

• Murder victim identified Play Video

  February 12, 2010 8:44 AM

  A man found shot to death and slumped over the steering wheel of a sport utility vehicle in south-central Shreveport late Thursday night has been identified as James H. Pouncy, 40, of Shreveport. No arrests had been made as of Friday afternoon. Police said they did not have a suspect... more »

• Sand trucks prep Shreveport-Bossier bridges Play Video

  February 12, 2010 6:47 AM

  Ed Walsh reports there are no threats of the Shreveport-Barksdale Highway bridge closing so far this morning. Sand trucks prepped the roadway overnight. Many people don't have to worry about going to school today. The luxury prompted some local youths to pull an all-nighter making giant snowmen in the Shreve... more »

• Snow!

  February 11, 2010 8:25 AM

  People all over North Louisiana are waking up to snow this morning! This picture was sent to us by Barbara Callahan near Caddo Lake. She says she took the picture this morning close to Highway 1. more »

• More snow coming in Louisiana

  February 10, 2010 10:06 AM

  The National Weather Service says north and central Louisiana could get 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday night and Friday morning. The weather service says snow is possible as far south as Slidell and Baton Rouge. They say south Louisiana above Interstate 10 is likely to get... more »

• Appointments a hot topic at City Hall Play Video

  February 9, 2010 9:06 PM

  Shreveport Mayor Glover's proposed appointments to several local boards were once again a hot topic at Tuesday's City Council meeting -- a debate that ended with the matter postponed for six months.  Glover wants to appoint four new people to the board at the Shreveport Airport Authority.  The mayor... more »

• Police need help solving case of stolen flat screen TVs Play Video

  February 9, 2010 9:03 PM

  Shreveport Police need help identifying a suspected thief.  Police say on December 12th, a man entered a side door of the Hilton Garden Hotel on Financial Plaza and gained access to a locked room used to store flat screen TVs.  Once inside the man took 31 flat screen TVs valued... more »

• Local film, actors win big at film festival

  February 9, 2010 3:40 PM

  Two local actors and a filmmaker brought home some serious swag from the 2010 San Diego Black Film Festival last month. The awards include "You Better Run", Best Short; Nicki Daniels, Jr., Best Actor; and Jevon Miller, Best Supporting Actor.  The film also garnered the votes of peers with... more »

• Saints cordially invited to parade in Shreveport

  February 8, 2010 5:40 PM

  Shreveport Mayor Cedric B. Glover is requesting the presence of the Saints Super Bowl winning team in Shreveport. The Mayor mailed letters to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson today, asking that they consider extending the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl victory celebrations to the... more »

• W-K gives $700,000 to fire department's SPRINT program

  February 8, 2010 2:40 PM

  Willis-Knighton Health System today presented a $700,000 gift to Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover to support the fire department's EMS SPRINT (Single Paramedic Rapid Intervention Non-Transport) program.  $300,000 is earmarked for 2010. The program allows two trained fire professionals to respond to non-transport emergency calls.  The donation will allow the... more »

• City officials: Enhanced emergency service on the way

  February 8, 2010 1:53 PM

  Shreveport Fire Chief Brian Crawford, Mayor Cedric Glover and other city officials are announcing the implementation of a new initiative they say will greatly enhance the emergency medical service (EMS) of the Shreveport Fire Department and provide a more dynamic level of service to citizens. Get details on the... more »

• Police: Krewe of Centaur crowd better behaved

  February 8, 2010 9:59 AM

  Shreveport police said people were better behaved at Saturday's Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras parade: Arrests were down by nearly half.  Police arrested 58 people on Saturday, compared to 100 during the 2009 parade.  The majority of arrests were for underage drinking, Cpl. Bill Goodin said. They also were arrests... more »

• Eyes stuck on screens for Saints Super Bowl win Play Video

  February 7, 2010 11:46 PM

  All over Shreveport we found eyes glued to televisions for the New Orleans Saints first go at a Super Bowl title. We found a few ladies at Bijou Wine Bar that looked like they were hoping to join the saints cheerleading squad. At at house party in Shreveport we found... more »