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3 remain hospitalized following Minden mass shooting
MINDEN, La. – Minden police are asking anyone with information on Sunday night’s shooting mass shooting to contact them. Police Chief Jared McIver said his department is working with federal and surrounding law enforcement agencies in their investigation of the shooting that happened around 7:30 p.m. at Ewell Park Recreation Center on Harris Street.
Bossier Man Wanted for Stuffing Beers in His Pants
On 2-22-23, this unknown subject entered the Circle K at 2470 Barksdale Blvd at 2:20pm. Walked into the beer cave and put two 40oz beers down in his pants then grabbed a case of Corona and 18pk of Michelob Ultra and walked out the door. Subject got into his vehicle and left the property without paying for the merchandise.
Missing teen from Benton may be at boyfriend’s home in Shreveport
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing teenager. Breanna Gwin, 17, was last seen March 26 leaving her home in Benton around 1 a.m. Gwin is 5′ 4″ tall and weighs about 250 lbs. Officials say Gwin may have been headed to her boyfriend’s home in Shreveport.
From Barksdale with love: the making of an airshow
BARKSDALE AFB, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Director of Barksdale’s 2023 Defenders of Liberty said he’d like to say it’s easy as Sunday morning, but there’s a lot that goes into making an airshow, and he’d like to say it’s as easy as Sunday morning.
Bossier Sheriff’s K-9 Unit receives Generous Donation from Local Businessman
The Bossier Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit recently received a generous donation from a local. businessman to help bolster the already successful team. According to Corporal Cody Smith,. the newly appointed K-9 Unit supervisor, the team is comprised of 2 single purpose K-9s and. 2 dual purpose K-9s with four...
High-speed chase ends in Webster Parish crash
DUBBERLY, La. - Local law enforcement was led on a high-speed pursuit following an attempted traffic stop around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said his deputies, along with Minden Police and Louisiana State Police chased the driver from Interstate 20 to Hwy. 531 into Dubberly where a crash took place near Dubberly Town Hall.
Haughton voters soundly defeat property tax millage
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, voters in Haughton soundly defeated a 14.46 Mills M&TC 15 Year property tax that would have funded the police and fire departments. The property tax millage failed by a margin of 70% (398 votes) to 30% (168 votes). Unofficial voter turnout was 21.8%. According to...
Barksdale Air Force Base air show earns soaring reviews from community members
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE - Sunday kicked off the second day of the "Defenders of Liberty" Air Show. The show wrapped up at 4:00 p.m., but not before visitors at Barksdale Air Force Base got to watch performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Red Bull Aviation, and more. Saturday,...
Bossier Schools to Host Districtwide Job and Education Fair
Looking for a job in the school system or interested in becoming a certified teacher? Bossier Schools. wants to talk with you about becoming part of its team. A “come and go” job and education fair will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the.
Mostly sunny today; Isolated storm chance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Sunday! The second half of the Airshow will see plenty of sunshine at least at the start. Cloud cover will begin building this afternoon and there is a slight chance for a thunderstorm or two hitting Barksdale Air Force Base, but it will be short-lived if it happens. Highs in the low-80s are expected once again. Lows tonight will drop to the upper-50s.
Claiborne Parish sheriff accused of excessive force in Homer arrest
HOMER, La. - In Claiborne Parish, the sheriff under fire after allegations he injured a man in Homer. Community members prepared to hold a march Friday in effort to have him held accountable, but those plans changed. They say his actions on March 14 are an example of why he should not be in charge.
Other excessive force incidents alleged against Claiborne sheriff, Homer chief
HOMER, La. – A Claiborne Parish man accusing Sheriff Sam Dowies of injuring him during an incident last week is not the only one who is claiming excessive force at the hand of sheriff’s deputies. Last week, Jeffrey Landrum, a licensed paramedic, filed suit in federal court alleging...
How Mayor Peggy Adkins’ family roots, legacy prepared her for politics
SAREPTA, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Women have always played active political roles but have not always been welcomed to the office with open arms. Serapta’s Mayor, Peggy Adkins, shares the story behind her road to the mayor’s office and encourages more women to do the same. The concept...
Bossier Parish team sets high school record; giant catch came from Caney Creek Lake
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow could keep Mason McCormick and Alexis Virgillito from completing their appointed rounds. OK, so no sleet and no snow, but it was cold enough following a late March cold front invading north Louisiana last weekend to believe snow was not too far away. McCormick...
Electrical issues, space heater blamed on fatal Athens house fire
ATHENS, La. -- The home where a Claiborne Parish woman died early Monday morning had known electrical issues and the homeowner frequently checked through the night an area where space heaters were plugged in, the state fire marshal's office said Wednesday. It was during one of those checks the woman...
Air Rifle: West Bladen AJROTC Narrowly Defeats Haughton
Shooting its highest score of the season West Bladen AJROTC edged out Haughton, Louisiana, AFJROTC 986.7 to 980.2 in the 2023 National Air Rifle New Shooter League. West Bladen AJROTC was led by Marissa Taylor, who shot a 267.9. The remaining scoring members were Sarah Hash (243), Ashley Resindez (239.7), and Ariana Toledo (236.1). Other members of the West Bladen AJROTC team are Tonya Wilson (225.4) and John Hundley (221.1)
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