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• Part of US 71 closing in south Bossier Parish

  November 6, 2009 2:01 PM

  Louisiana DOTD advises U.S. 71 will close today at 6:00pm between LA 527 and LA 4. Flooding conditions have made the road impassable for drivers. The road will reopen when waters recede. For detours, DOTD recommends southbound drivers use LA 511 to LA 1 or I-49, and northbound drivers are... more »

• Red Cross receives $20k for storm recovery

  November 5, 2009 2:58 PM

  Red Cross Executive Director Reid Brau (left) received a big donation from Petrohawk representative Bill Simms at the sandbagging site near Dogwood Bridge in the Stockwell Place neighborhood today. The Red Cross has been feeding workers around the clock there since crews started shoring up the levee. Petrohawk donation was... more »

• Homes around Lake Bistineau flooded

  November 3, 2009 2:03 PM

  One of the hardest hit areas for flooding is Lake Bisteneau. Some houses near the lake are flooded with several feet of water. We'll take you inside tonight on KTBS 3 News. more »

• Ag Center: Rain causing problems for farmers

  November 2, 2009 1:11 PM

  After two major hurricanes in 2008, most Louisiana agricultural producers were hoping for a much-improved production environment in 2009. Unfortunately, 2009 has once again been a challenging one for the agricultural sector, according to an LSU AgCenter agricultural economist. "After an early-season drought, excessive and persistent rains over the... more »

• Downs to reopen today

  November 2, 2009 12:16 PM

  Louisiana Downs will reopen at 4:00 this afternoon. The facility closed at 1:00 Sunday morning for the safety of guests amid flooding concerns in the area. more »

• Emergency Operations update scheduled

  November 2, 2009 10:45 AM

  Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness officials are going to update us shortly on the local flooding situation. Watch the news conference live on ktbs.com by clicking here at 11:00am. more »

• Cleanup underway in Bossier Parish

  November 2, 2009 10:31 AM

  Downed trees and other debris from last week's tornadic activity is finally getting moved out of the Greenacres subdivision today. Clear skies and receding waters will hopefully make the process easier for cleanup crews. Stay with KTBS.com and KTBS 3 News for the latest. more »

• Record rainfall in October

  November 2, 2009 7:44 AM

  Shreveport-Bossier isn't the only region experiencing record rainfall this month. Central Arkansas is on track for a new yearly record for rainfall. With two months left, precipitation totals for 2009 are already less than 8 inches shy of the current record of 75.54 inches, set in 1882. National... more »

• Red Chute Bayou cresting this morning Play Video

  November 2, 2009 5:21 AM

  It looks like Dogwood Bridge will hold. Forcht Wade inmates and national guard members and various agencies are all out at the bridge near Stockwell Road in Bossier City early this morning. Sandbags have shored up the levee, and the Red Chute Bayou is cresting right now, so water... more »

• National Weather Service information on water levels

  October 31, 2009 10:54 AM

  Here is information about Saturday conditions on area river, lake and bayou levels. The data was collected by the National Weather Service: You can click here for a link to the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, click on the map for the latest information: <http://ahps.srh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv> Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood... more »

• Flooding in South Caddo Parish

  October 30, 2009 12:52 PM

  About 30 families need the help of Caddo deputies and boats to get out of their homes. This is what the roads look like at Kingston and Riding Club Lane today. High water started trapping people in their homes and covering vehicles around 1:30am. That's when deputies were called... more »

• Happening in Bossier City Play Video

  October 29, 2009 9:20 PM

  Benton Road north of I-220 is now re-open where the Greenacres Place Townhomes fire occurred today, but much of Bossier City is without power. There are also reports of live power lines down in many parts of the city, including Greenacres Place Subdivision and in the Brownlee Road area. This... more »

• Lights out!

  October 29, 2009 12:25 PM

  Our own Halye Burrow snapped this photo just after she left for lunch at noon on Thursday.  This is the view from her car at the corner of Youree Drive and Bert Kouns.  The traffic lights are out, and a police officer is directing traffic. Stay safe on the... more »

• Sandbags offered in Shreveport, Bossier

  October 29, 2009 8:50 AM

  The City of Shreveport will make sandbags available to residents who can expect flooding at their homes, starting at 10:00am. Sandbags can be picked up from these locations (limit 20 per vehicle): -David Raines Recreation Center 2920 Round Grove Lane -Southern Hills Recreation 1002 West Bert Kouns Industrial... more »

• Cypress Black Bayou drawdown canceled

  October 28, 2009 10:03 AM

  This year's planned drawdown of Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District has been canceled. Dickie Walden, director of Cypress Park, says the drawdown had to be canceled because of unusually large rainfall has pushed the drawdown so far behind schedule, that it's just not a good idea... more »

• More rain this afternoon

  October 26, 2009 12:26 PM

  Steady rain is moving through the ArkLaTex this afternoon.  Locally heavy downpours are possible over the next couple of hours in northwest Louisiana, east Texas, and southwest Arkansas. Locations in east Texas have already seen over 1 inch of rain this morning, any additional rain will cause flash flooding. A... more »

• Watch out for high water in Bossier Parish

  October 22, 2009 2:11 PM

  The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office has released a list of roads where high water is a concern. Bossier Sheriff Larry Deen recommends as many people who can stay off the roads, do. Drivers, be very careful before taking your vehicle through these areas: Highway 157 at Highway 154 ... more »

• I-20 back open

  October 22, 2009 1:31 PM

  The westbound lanes of I-20 near the Greenwood Road exit have just been reopened to traffic backed up behind a wreck for more than 30 minutes. An 18-wheeler was blocking both westbound lanes. Police say it wrecked as it was trying to avoid the scene of 2 other weather-related... more »

• High water creating woes for lunch hour traffic

  October 22, 2009 12:24 PM

  This is what traffic looks like now on Old Minen Road in Bossier City.  High water has some motorists turning around before trying to venture through many areas.  No reports yet of stalled vehicles in the area. more »

• Flooding causing problems all over the area

  October 22, 2009 12:04 PM

  Here's an update on high water in the area. KTBS 3 News has crews spread out over the ArkLaTex and they're reporting a couple of cars stalled from high water on Youree Drive in Shreveport, high water on Old Minden Road between I-20 and Benton Road in Bossier City. ... more »

• More rain raises threat to Lake Bistineau

  October 22, 2009 9:49 AM

   Webster Parish Chief Deputy Sheriff Bobby Igo was watching the rain fall on the Northwest Louisiana parish this morning and worrying about rain-swollen Bayou Dorcheat and Lake Bistineau -- concerned that the same amounts that were falling north of him.   Because that rain would be coming downstream and would... more »

• Water still too close for comfort for many

  October 21, 2009 10:33 AM

  Caddo Parish resident Loris Sears is one of many people inconvenienced by the rise in area lakes and bayous. Sears lives on the bayou side of Pelican Lodge Road. She says her backyard, has about 3 feet of water in it. Today's forecast calls for more rain. Tune... more »

• Friday football forecast

  October 16, 2009 5:26 PM

  After a rainy and gloomy week, Very nice weather expected for Friday night football! Temperatures will be in the 50s to lower 60s for kickoff. By the 4th quarter, areas in NE Texas, SE Oklahoma, and SW Arkansas will dip into the upper 40s, elsewhere temperatures will remain in the... more »

• Some schools will be starting late due to weather

  October 13, 2009 8:15 PM

  The Daingerfield-Lone Star Texas Independent School District will be opening schools at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The Linden-Kildare Texas schools will open at at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The schools are opening late due to road conditions.   more »

• Rollover accident on Hwy 8 in Maud

  October 13, 2009 3:51 PM

  Texarkana DPS officials are on the scene of a rollover crash in Maud, TX. It happened this afternoon on Highway 8, three miles west of Highway 67. A big rig overturned, and there were injuries, but no details are available yet on how badly anyone was hurt. Traffic is... more »

• Update: schools letting out early due to flooding

  October 13, 2009 1:30 PM

  Several Arkansas and Texas schools are letting students out early so children can get home before roads become impassable due to rain and flooding. Here's the latest list: Arkansas: Bradley out at 1:00p. Fouke out at 2:30p. Texas: Hughes Springs out at 1:30p. McCleod out at 1:30p. Queen City out... more »

• More trees down from today's storms

  October 9, 2009 6:46 PM

  Giant trees were uprooted in the Sand Hill community in Bienville Parish. For more on today's storm damage, watch KTBS 3 News at 10. more »

• Bienville Parish storm damage

  October 9, 2009 4:03 PM

  This morning's storms tore apart this mobile home and scattered debris across a pasture in Bienville parish. Get reports of storm damage throughout the ArkLaTex tonight on KTBS 3 News. more »

• Miracle goats

  October 9, 2009 1:17 PM

  50 goats survived this morning's storms in North Caddo Parish after high winds blew down a barn that collapsed all around them. Farmer John Sloan says the goats huddled together in one corner of the barn, and after the collapse, crawled through an opening in the rubble. Straight... more »

• Storm damage in Vivian, Louisiana

  October 9, 2009 10:32 AM

  Vivian resident Cricket Johns says high winds from this morning's storms picked up her carport and folded it over on top of her house.  Johns lives right behind the hospital in Vivian. Johns says police have some roads in Vivian blocked off because of debris.  She says lots... more »

• Storms tear apart barn, cause other destruction Play Video

  October 9, 2009 10:19 AM

  A barn and a 100-year-old corn crib were blown down at Cairo Plantation near Dixie in Caddo Parish, Sheriff Steve Prator said. The roof was blown off a house in Longview, Texas, the Weather Service said. Trees and power lines were down all over the area and Southwestern Electric... more »

• Lawn mower may have saved home from destruction

  October 9, 2009 10:09 AM

  Tyler Moore, Triston Moore and their dad Chris Moore survey the storm damage on their property in the 7000 block of Deer Trail in Blanchard. The tree that fell on their mobile home is several decades old. The home was cushioned from the tree somewhat by a riding lawn... more »

• Thunderstorms move through area

  October 9, 2009 9:42 AM

   A strong band of thunderstorms blew across the ArkLaTex this morning, bringing with them heavy rains, high winds and a 15-degree drop in temperatures in one hour. Trees and tree limbs were down all over the area, blocking dozens of roads.  The worst of the weather was out of the... more »

• Trees, power lines down across the area

  October 9, 2009 9:33 AM

  According to the National Weather Service, damage from this morning's storms is widespread across the ArkLaTex. A barn and a corn crib were blown down at Cairo Plantation near Dixie. In East Texas, a roof was blown into a back yard and trees are reported down at loop... more »

• Foggy start in the Arklatex

  October 6, 2009 8:38 AM

  Drivers, use your lowbeams today! The National Weather Service reports patchy, dense fog through Louisiana, all the way down to the coastal cities. more »

• Jimena weakens

  September 4, 2009 12:28 PM

  Jimena has weakened to a tropical depression after hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a hurricane earlier this week. Flooding from the storm has killed one man. Jimena's maximum sustained winds had decreased to 35 mph this morning and forecasters said the depression is expected to keep weakening. ... more »

• La. officials: storm evacuation plan improved

  September 1, 2009 12:17 PM

  Emergency officials say they're better prepared than last year for evacuations if a hurricane heads toward Louisiana's coast. Several of Gov. Bobby Jindal's cabinet members told lawmakers on Tuesday that they've improved their system to get evacuees in buses and have adequate shelters ready in north and central Louisiana. Transportation... more »

• Storm Bill loses steam in North Atlantic

  August 24, 2009 10:41 AM

  Hurricane Bill weakened to post-tropical storm status on Monday after lashing Eastern Canada with heavy winds and rain and pounding the U.S. East Coast with heavy seas that killed two people. The storm is expected to gradually peter out as it moves through the cold waters in the oil-producing... more »

• Bienville Parish man survives lightning strike

  August 20, 2009 3:11 PM

  KTBS 3's Corrie Cross is in Castor, Louisiana, talking with Ben Cook, who was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon. Witnesses say lightning struck a tree, ran down the trunk and hit Cook as he stood on his porch. Cook was knocked unconscious, but later came to and was transported... more »

• Tropical Storm Claudette makes landfall

  August 16, 2009 5:53 PM

  Tropical Storm Claudette is making landfall in the Florida panhandle between Panama City and Pensacola.  Tropical Storm Ana has been downgraded to a tropical depression but still looks to head into the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week.  Tropical Storm Bill is still going strong in the... more »

• Tropics update and local forecast

  August 16, 2009 9:06 AM

  It's a busy day in the tropics, two tropical storms in the Atlantic and a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico. Go to www.arklatexwx.com for all of the latest information. For the ArkLaTex, temperatures will be in the mid 90s on Sunday with a slight chance for showers... more »

• Two named tropical storms in Atlantic

  August 15, 2009 6:26 PM

  After a quiet start to the hurricane season, we now have two Tropical Storms in the Atlantic, and only a few hundred miles apart. Both storms are taking a similar path, and the latest forecast has one of the storms heading into the Gulf of Mexico.  We are definitely going... more »

• Weekend forecast

  August 14, 2009 6:24 PM

  A slight chance for rain each afternoon this weekend, a 10% chance on Saturday and a 20% chance on Sunday.  Highs will be in the mid 90s, lows in the mid 70s with partly cloudy skies.  Looks like a better chance for rain comes into the forecast early next week,... more »

• Perseid meteor shower

  August 11, 2009 6:44 PM

  The annual Perseid meteor shower will occur tonight into Wednesday morning.  This year is supposed to a good show, with dozens of meteors per hour.  The show will begin late Tuesday evening, but the best viewing times around here will be from Midnight to 5 AM on Wednesday morning.  The... more »

• Lightning strikes oil storage tanks in DeSoto Parish Play Video

  August 6, 2009 6:52 PM

  Crews fought huge fires Thursday in DeSoto Parish, where three oil storage tanks caught fire. The fire was started by a lightning strike as a thunderstorm moved through the parish. Two nearby houses were evacuated and the occupants placed in a hotel for the night. No one... more »

• Marina damaged in sudden storm

  August 6, 2009 4:20 PM

  Clark's Red River Marina in Bossier Parish is missing part of a roof after severe storms blew through this afternoon. Bossier Parish authorities tell us Fairview Point Road is closed due to downed trees. Poole Road is also blocked by a tree. Watch KTBS 3 News at 5:00pm... more »

• Trees, powerlines down

  August 6, 2009 3:17 PM

  Law enforcement is reporting trees and powerlines down throughout Saline in Bienville Parish. Also, sheriff's deputies are reporting multiple trees and powerlines down durrounding and in the town of Castor. Stay with ktbs.com and KTBS TV tonight for weather and storm damage reports as this system moves through. more »

• Tornado hits Caddo Parish Play Video

  July 30, 2009 2:27 PM

  According to the National Weather Service, an EF0 (0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale) tornado touched town in Caddo Parish this morning, south of Shreveport. EF0 is the smallest classification of tornado. Right now, there are no reports of injuries. Tonight on KTBS 3 News, you'll hear... more »

• Continuous rain causes road problems Play Video

  July 30, 2009 11:36 AM

  Heavy rainfall over the past few days has taken a toll on roads in Marshall and Harrison County. In some locations, such as Walker's Mill Road, crews are busy making repairs before more storms arrive in the area. City and county engineers say in other locations, repairs will have... more »

• Blue skies in East Texas

  July 30, 2009 11:33 AM

  The skies over East Texas Thursday morning are something we haven't seen in awhile. A rain shower brought clear skies and cooler temperatures, but enjoy the view for now because more rain is on the way. For your complete forecast, check the weather page on www.ktbs.com or stay... more »

• Lightning inside hurricane could predict intensity

  July 29, 2009 12:22 PM

  They're deceptively simple-looking detectors: one an antenna with built-in GPS, the other electronic sensors inside a large, upside-down metal salad bowl. The sensors are the basis of a Los Alamos National Laboratory project studying lightning inside a hurricane. The goal is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts for... more »

• Webster Parish flooding continues

  July 28, 2009 11:47 AM

  Residents in Webster Parish are still struggling with high water coming near or in their homes. Water covers the front yard of this home in Cullen, Louisiana. No injuries have been reported. more »

• Springhill flash flooding

  July 28, 2009 11:22 AM

  Today's rains caused major flooding in the streets of Springhill, LA, though Springhill Police report that there are no injuries resulting from the high waters.  Stay with KTBS.com and watch KTBS Channel 3 Midday at 11:30am for the latest on flooding in the ArkLaTex. more »

• Tornado Warning expires

  July 28, 2009 8:49 AM

  The National Weather Service in Shreveport allowed the Tornado Warning for Caddo Parish and Marion County to expire as planned at 8:45am. Keep watching ktbs.com and KTBS 3 for the latest on your local weather. A tornado watch is still in effect for northwestern Louisiana, northeast Texas, and southwestern... more »

• Tornado Warning includes Caddo, East TX

  July 28, 2009 8:11 AM

  The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a tornado warning for central Caddo Parish including Vivian, southeastern Cass County and northeastern Marion County in Texas. The warning is in effect through 8:45am. more »

• AR hit by storms

  July 27, 2009 9:27 AM

  The National Weather Service office at North Little Rock says Sunday's heavy rain and winds included a gust estimated at 60 miles-per-hour that hit Rockport, outside Malvern. It also flooded highways in northern Hot Spring County and eastern Garland County. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area and... more »

• More heavy rain moving into east Texas

  July 26, 2009 10:35 PM

  Scattered showers and storms have once again developed along a stationary front in southern Oklahoma.  These storms are moving to the southeast and could affect areas in east Texas through the overnight hours.  Expect very heavy rainfall with these storms, as well as brief gusty winds. This rainy weather pattern... more »

• More rain expected this afternoon

  July 26, 2009 2:44 PM

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue across the ArkLaTex this afternoon.  The first band of showers and storms that moved through this morning has now pushed to the Alexandria area and will continue to move south.  More showers are developing along and ahead of a stationary front that is located... more »

• Showers and storms moving south

  July 26, 2009 6:59 AM

  A weak cold front is beginning to move into southern Oklahoma and Arkansas this morning, causing scattered showers and thunderstorms north of Interstate 20.  Nothing is severe at this time, but these storms are producing heavy rain as they move south. You can expect more of this for the afternoon,... more »

• A few showers and storms this evening

  July 25, 2009 6:13 PM

  A few showers and thunderstorms developed this afternoon, and will continue to decrease in intensity through the evening hours. The heaviest of the rain is in southern Oklahoma and in central Louisiana.  These showers will drift to the south over the next couple of hours. Big changes are on the... more »

• A hot Saturday

  July 25, 2009 6:19 AM

  We are off to a nice start to the day on Saturday, with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s and mostly clear skies.  Highs today will warm to the mid 90s area-wide, with mostly sunny skies.  It will be a dry afternoon, with only a 10% chance for... more »

• Tornado reported in Hempstead County

  July 21, 2009 3:58 PM

  There was no warning issued by the National Weather Service, but 3 eyewitnesses spotted a tornado in a field near Hempstead 349, near the area southeast of the town of Bingen today. The sheriff's office and emergency management officials confirm damage to a nearby shop and trees downed. more »

• Rain chances increase

  July 20, 2009 11:46 AM

  The six-inch rain deficit may get a little help in the next few days.  Rain chances will be going up during the next 36 hours.  A 30% chance of rain will mainly focus in East Texas today and this afternoon.  Afternoon showers and pop up thunderstorms are a possibility. ... more »

• Heat Advisory

  July 15, 2009 11:50 AM

  Another HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for the ArkLaTex through 7 this evening.  Temperatures will be near 100 degrees this afternoon, with the heat indices near 105-110.  With temperatures at dangerous levels, take precautions.  Drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and wear light-colored clothing.  We should... more »

• Heat advisory continues

  July 13, 2009 2:05 PM

  A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for Northeast Texas, North Central Louisiana, Southwest Arkansas and Southeast Oklahoma. High temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and lower 100s today and Tuesday. Combined with the humidity, the heat index values are expected to range from... more »

• High temperatures in the low 100s

  July 12, 2009 5:54 PM

  The dog days of summer continued on Sunday, with highs reaching the century mark once again. Here is a look at a few high temperatures from locations around the ArkLaTex. Shreveport: 101 Bossier City: 101 Keithville: 102 Minden: 99 Ruston: 97 Natchitoches: 97 Idabel: 99 De Queen: 96 Prescott:... more »

• Heat Advisory

  July 10, 2009 10:37 AM

  A heat advisory is now in effect until 7 pm Saturday for the Arklatex. A strong ridge of high pressure aloft will remain in place across the southern plains and lower mississippi valley through Saturday, allowing afternoon high temperatures to reach the upper 90s to in excess of 100... more »

• Severe storms in East Central Texas

  July 5, 2009 6:25 PM

  A few storms near Nacogdoches have become severe this evening.  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Shelby County, including Center, TX, until 6:45 PM. Also, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Nacogdoches and Cherokee Counties until 6:45 PM.  Watch for small hail and winds over 60... more »

• Showers drifting south

  July 5, 2009 2:37 PM

  The much needed rain continues this Sunday afternoon, and it is moving into Central Louisiana.  None of the storms have become severe this afternoon, we have just seen light to moderate rain showers with this system. The showers will continue to move to the east/southeast throughout the afternoon. Another... more »

• Showers moving into Northwest Louisiana

  July 5, 2009 9:33 AM

  A large area of showers and thunderstorms is moving into Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana. These showers are producing moderate rainfall, but no severe weather is occurring at this time.  The line of rain will continue to move to the east/southeast over the next several hours, eventually affecting... more »

• A hot Independence Day!

  July 3, 2009 5:44 PM

  A few thunderstorms developed this afternoon, due to the extreme daytime heating.  Those will fall apart over the next couple of hours and we will see partly cloudy skies overnight.  Get ready for another hot afternoon on Independence day! Afternoon highs will top out near 103, with heat index... more »

• Still hot, lower humidity

  July 2, 2009 2:04 PM

  The excessive heat continues. This reading of 129 degrees registered from a car sitting in a parking lot in Shreveport. Meteorologist Joe Haynes says there's just a slight chance of isolated afternoon storms across the northern half of the area and a few down south. A couple of... more »

• Heat advisory issued for parts of Arkansas

  June 22, 2009 10:18 AM

  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for eastern and west-central Arkansas. The weather service says high temperatures Monday will reach the 90s statewide under sunny skies followed by overnight lows in the low to mid 70s. Skies are to remain clear through the remainder of... more »

• Another hot Saturday

  June 20, 2009 6:28 AM

  Temperatures will once again warm to the mid 90s on Saturday, with heat index values in the low 100s under mostly sunny skies.  A few clouds and mild tonight, with lows in the mid 70s. Summer begins Sunday morning at 12:46 AM.  The hot weather will continue for the... more »

• The hot weather continues

  June 16, 2009 9:12 PM

  The hot and dry weather is going to continue for the next several days.  Afternoon highs will top out in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values in the low 100s. Overnight lows will drop to the mid 70s.  You can expect sunny skies through most of the... more »

• A hot Tuesday

  June 16, 2009 5:40 PM

  Temperatures have soared to the low to mid 90s on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some high temperatures from around the ArkLaTex: DeQueen: 91                        Ruston: 95 Texarkana, AR: 91                Natchitoches: 97 El Dorado: 92                       Broken Bow: 92 Shreveport: 93                     Idabel: 91 Bossier City (BAFB): 94        Texarkana, TX: 92 Minden: 97                          ... more »

• A hot week

  June 14, 2009 8:29 PM

  Temperatures will continue to soar over the next five days under mostly sunny skies.  Highs will top out in the mid to upper 90s with the heat index values reaching 100-105.  No relief in the form of rain is expected, at least not until Friday into Saturday.  Remember to... more »

• Mostly sunny and hot on Sunday

  June 14, 2009 8:54 AM

  Temperatures will once again rise to the mid 90s on Sunday, with mostly sunny skies, but heat index values will be closer to 100-102.  A few clouds are around this morning, left over from storms that moved through southern Oklahoma and Arkansas, but those will contine to break up through... more »

• A warm Monday

  June 7, 2009 10:13 PM

  Temperatures will warm to the low 90s on Monday with partly cloudy skies. Factor in the humidity, and it will feel closer to the mid 90s by the afternoon. There is a very slight chance for rain, but mainly north of Interstate 30. By the middle part of the week,... more »

• Mooretown Community Faith Garden

  April 3, 2009 8:39 AM

  The Mooretown Community Faith Garden is bringing a lot life to the neighborhood. From veggies to cotton this garden is doing it all! Mark Rowlett spent the morning with some of the gardens contributors. For more information about the Community Gardens call 741-7430 ext 1503  more »

• Lessons learned about severe weather

  February 12, 2009 5:35 PM

  This is Severe Weather Awareness week in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Homeland Security is responsible for emergency preparedness and response in the event of a disaster.  They learned many ways to improve their services during last year's hurricane season. "One of the biggest lessons we've learned is... more »

• Storms in the ArkLaTex

  December 9, 2008 8:37 AM

  The National Weather Service is hearing about downed power lines near Longview, Texas. Classes at Longview High School have been cancalled today. For the latest on the forecast, check out our weather page . more »

• Gustav will bring high winds and very heavy rain to the ArkLaTex starting Monday

  August 31, 2008 5:52 PM

  Powerful remnants from Hurricane Gustav -- possibly as a strong tropical storm -- are expected to move into the ArkLaTex Monday night. The rains could stay in the area until Friday, forecasters said. A tropical storm wind watch begins at 7 p.m. Monday for the southern part... more »

• Gustav to bring two days of rain, high winds to this area

  August 30, 2008 10:50 PM

    The ArkLaTex can expect to begin feeling the effects of the outer fringes of Hurricane Gustav on Monday, forecasters said. The rough weather, including very heavy rain and winds, is expected to arrive Tuesday and continue at least through Wednesday. A forecast path calls... more »

• DeSoto Regional Groundbreaking

  February 15, 2008 6:11 PM

  Mansfield, LA A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday, February 25, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. on the west lawn of DeSoto Regional Health System. The ceremony will mark the beginning of construction on the Jefferson Street Entrance Façade Project. The public is invited to attend. The completed project will feature... more »