Shreveport music festival returns with rapper Too Short and soul singer Leela James
The 38th Annual Let The Good Times Roll festival will return to Shreveport from June 20-23, featuring performances from Too Short and Leela James, as well as a mental wellness awareness seminar.
Shreveport man accused of firing gun inside home, then speeding away in U-Haul truck
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A convicted felon in Shreveport has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun during a domestic dispute, police say. The Shreveport Police Department says the incident happened just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Officers initially responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at a house in...
Heavy 911 call traffic in Caddo, Shreveport after storm passes through the area
Public safety officials are responding to 911 calls across Caddo Parish after a severe thunderstorm and possible tornado passed through Shreveport on Tuesday afternoon. Some area residents scrambled for shelter just before 4 p.m. when a tornado warning was issued. Sirens blared in downtown Shreveport near the time...
Shreveport BBQ Scene Changes: Chef Strand Passes Magnolia Pit Torch
The Magnolia Pit in Shreveport has become a unique destination for barbecue lovers from all over the Ark-La-Tex. Chef John Strand and his crew at Magnolia have made a name for themselves, not just because of the delicious barbecue they're serving up, but they're also known to cater big events with celebrities like 50...
Juvenile crime amendment rejected by Louisiana voters could still become law
If passed, the bill would prosecute felony offenses committed by juveniles 15 and over in district court.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Widespread storms to potentially cause flooding, strong winds
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY due to widespread storms throughout a good portion of the day for Tuesday. It starts with a couple of stray and isolated groups of rain showers roaming across the ArkLaTex for the morning before bring widespread storms with heavy rainfall during the bulk of...
Renovations resume at long-vacant Shreveport hotel, but property faces hurdles before reopening
Workers have returned to the long-vacant hotel at 1419 East 70th Street, which was most recently a Wyndham property. The property was sold to D Shiri LLC on April 1, 2020, for just over $10 million. Renovation work started, but by 2024, it had stopped. Larry Williams, senior owner's representative...
Shreveport Police Arrest 17 for DWI Over the Weekend
The Shreveport Police Department’s DWI Unit was exceptionally busy this past weekend, arresting a total of 17 individuals for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and related offenses. The arrests were made as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to keep Shreveport’s roadways safe and to deter impaired driving.
Panel discussion in Shreveport to address 1873 massacre that left dozens of black men...
St. Mark's Cathedral is hosting a public event on May 8, where Reverend Avery Hamilton and Dean Woods will share how they formed an unlikely friendship rooted in truth and healing, discussing the past racial issues surrounding the Colfax Massacre of 1873.
Shreveport, Caddo Parish offering free sandbags to citizens ahead of inclement weather
The City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish are offering free sandbags between Tuesday and Friday to residents to assist with predicted flooding and severe weather. Sandbags are available at no cost; however, there is a limit of 15 bags per vehicle. Where and when can citizens pick up the sandbags? City of Shreveport...
