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• The cat ran down the tree Play Video

  December 30, 2009 9:44 AM

   A recalcitrant cat has come down a tree on her own as a worker from a tree service company was coming up to get her.  Angela Benefield said her 8-month-old cat, Ninja, went up the 50-foot tree in her backyard on Saturday and wouldn't come down.  The tree service company... 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 »

• 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 »

• Tree tour Play Video

  November 6, 2009 7:24 AM

      Rick Rowe's walking tall among the trees this morning.  He's hopped on his bike to learn about the historic trees dotting the landscape throughout Shreveport, and you can, too!  There's a guided bike tour of the trees tomorrow, Nov. 7th.  Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at Columbia Cafe.  It's... more »

• Man killed when car crashes into fallen tree

  October 29, 2009 8:13 PM

  A motorist was killed in north Caddo Parish Thursday night when his car crashed into a tree that had fallen across the road.  The accident happened on Louisiana 170 just outside Vivian.  Caddo sheriff's deputies said the accident happened about 7 p.m. during a heavy rain storm. The pine tree... more »

• Timber!

  September 27, 2009 4:54 PM

  An Allendale family got quite the wake up call this morning. A tree fell on their house on Logan Street around 4 am while a family was sleeping inside. The home owners say they aren't sure what caused the tree to collapse since there was no severe weather overnight. The... more »

• Repairs made to damaged home after several days

  July 30, 2009 8:06 PM

  A Shreveport woman was living in terrible conditions for more than a week after a tree crashed through her home.  Tonight, that home is looking a lot better. Sandra Lafitte was all smiles when we returned to her home today.  Her landlord, Keith Slaybaugh, of K&C Realty Management, showed up... more »

• Rick Rowe: Weaver's Tree Farm

  December 2, 2008 10:18 AM

  Rick Rowe spent the day with Mark Weaver, the owner of Weaver's Tree Farm.  If you are thinking of cutting your own tree this year then this video is a must see for you!  Find out what's best here in Louisiana and how to keep your family's tree fresh all... more »

• Two men are on the run after robbing the Dollar Tree

  October 25, 2007 6:45 AM

  Two men are on the run after grabbing a few bucks from a Dollar Tree. Just after 9:00 Wedensday night. Right after the store had closed, two men walked in and stole the night deposit bag. If you can help police find the crooks, call crime stoppers at 673-7373.... more »