Suspect In Custody After North Shreveport Shooting Injures One
On November 30th Shreveport Police officers responded to the Villa Norte Apartment Complex on Fullerton Street for a shots-fired call. Upon arrival, the officers found Lonnie Little, 36 years old, suffering from a gunshot wound to the ear. Crews from the Shreveport...
Dr. Paige Bundrick Offers A Free Skin Cancer Screening At The Fiest Weiller Cancer Center
Doctor Paige Bundrick, one of the leading physicians in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, is offering a free skin cancer screening at the Feist Weiller Cancer Center. Last year 80 people showed up for the screening, and this year Dr. Bundrick is hoping to...
Three Separate Crimes With One Horrible Theme
The Shreveport Police Department has been busy this week investigating a rash of sex crimes. Not only did the department arrest a local youth athletics coach on charges of Juvenile Molestation, they also took two other men into custody for sex-related crimes and are...
Two Arrested On Charges Of Burglary
An anonymous Crimestoppers tip has lead Shreveport Police investigators to charges and arrest two people they accuse or burglary, pawning stolen jewelry, and using stolen credit cards. More of the story from the Shreveport Police: On August 21, 2017, Shreveport Police...
Shreveport Youth Athletics Coach Charged With Child Molestation
After a joint investigation between Shreveport Police Detectives, U.S. Marshals, and investigators from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, a Shreveport youth athletics coach is in custody facing two counts of Molestation of a Juvenile. According to Shreveport...
Long’s Store In Cedar Grove Has Been Doing It All Since 1959
Near the corner of Linwood and W 70th St, sitting in the corner of a strip mall is Long's. At first glance, it's hard to determine exactly what storefront is. Is it a barbershop or a notary? Maybe it's a locksmith that also sharpens knives? Actually, all of the above...
Shreveport Police K-9 “Niek” Takes Down Domestic Abuse Suspect
The Shreveport Police Department's K-9 unit was on scene yesterday as officers took a man into custody they suspect of committing domestic violence. From Shreveport Police: Shreveport Police have a man in custody accused of strangling and violently beating his live in...
Congressman Mike Johnson’s Cyber Warfare Amendment Makes It Into NDAA
Congressman Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th Congressional District got some good news on November 17th, when a bill was passed that gave military members their largest pay raise in 8 years. Along with the significant pay raise, the National Defense Authorization Act...
Caddo Sheriff To Offer Free Gun Safety Class For Kids
Trying to stay proactive and avoid injuries this holiday season, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has announced a new program which will teach children ages 8-12 basic gun safety. The program, named "First Gun Course" is designed to teach children about the dangers...
Shreveport Police Search For Murder Suspect
The Shreveport Police department is asking for help locating a man they accuse of murdering another man Monday night. According to a press release from SPD, on Monday night, November 21st, 2017, police officers were called to investigate a shooting that occurred in an...
Community Members Team Up To Save Lives With F.I.R.S.T. Chance
When a person suffers a traumatic injury, seconds count. In emergency medicine they call it "The Golden Hour". Doctors agree that if a person with a traumatic injury is able to reach an operating room within one hour of injury, their chances of survival are greatly...
Medical Helicopter Crash In Arkansas Leaves Three Dead
A medical helicopter belonging to Pafford EMS crashed Sunday night in Arkansas County, close to the city of DeWitt, leaving all three crew members dead. Dewitt sits approximately 60 miles southeast of Little Rock. The helicopter reportedly did not have a patient on...
Shreveport Chosen As Testbed For Free Financial Counseling Service
Shreveport has been chosen by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to receive technology support and grant money to replicate the successful Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) concept. The grant money and support will help the city establish one-on-one financial...
Caddo Sheriff’s Academy Graduates New Recruit Class
Thursday, November 16th, the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy graduated it's 42nd basic training class after roughly 7 weeks of intensive training. The graduation took place at 4 p.m. Thursday, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue. Caddo Sheriff...
New Organization Aims To Support Medical Spouses In Shreveport
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport brings in a lot of students from around the country to study and train. LSUHSC-S is home to a medical school, a PA program, several medical residencies and fellowships, along with other allied health...
Detectives Search For Clues In Shreveport Department Store Blue Jean Heist
Detectives from the Shreveport Police Property Crimes Unit are hoping to identify a man they accuse of shoplifting for the Old Navy Department Store on Youree Drive. According to a press release from the department, on November 10, 2017, a man entered the Old Navy...
Northwest Louisiana Crime Lab Open For Business
Several members of local law enforcement gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the Northwest Louisiana Crime Laboratory. The lab is the only one of it's kind in northwest Louisiana, and it houses experts for various disciplines that work together in the...
Shreveport Twenty-Something Next Big Thing In Fashion
You'd be forgiven if you didn't expect the latest fashion trend to start right here in our backyard- but that's exactly what Jordan Paul Mitchell is doing with his company Deauxpazz Creations. Mitchell first got interested in design while he was obtaining his...
Shreveport Police Detectives Release Several Videos In Hopes Of Catching Criminals
Shreveport Police investigators have released several videos showing crimes being committed in hopes that the public can identify the suspects. In a statement made on their Facebook page last Thursday, investigators said "We've added a few videos today. Please visit...
South Highlands Residents On Edge After String Of Burglaries
Neighbors in the South Highlands neighborhood in Shreveport are warning one another to be on the look out for burglars. This comes after two houses were burglarized within 48 hours. The first burglary occurred in the 4700 block of Richmond Ave. Witnesses say a white...
Shreveport Physician To Offer One Of A Kind Service To Patients
Shreveport Doctor Lindsey Pennington is hoping to change the way patients view going to the doctor's office. A native of New Mexico, Dr. Pennington received her undergrad at Tulane University and her MD at the University of New Mexico. She and her husband then headed...
Caddo District Judge Hands Down Sentence To Man Guilty Of Child Molestation
Caddo District Judge John Mosely Jr. has sentenced Jeffery Lamar Brooks, 39, of Shreveport, to 10 years in prison for one count of molestation of a juvenile and once count of indecent behavior with a juvenile. More from the Caddo District Attorney's Office: Shreveport...
Sheriff Prator Highlights Educational Programs Available To Inmates
In his latest episode of Straight Shootin', Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator talks to viewers about the various programs that exist at the Caddo Correctional Center. Inmates at Caddo Correctional Center have the option of enrolling in several various types of...
Caddo Parish Animal Shelter Lowers Cost Of Microchip Service This Week
For this week only, the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter (CPAS) has decided to lower the cost of their microchipping service. CPAS will offer this service for $5 from 11/7-11/9. The shelter is open form 10AM to 5PM and is located at 1500 Monty St, Shreveport, LA 71107. If...
Judge Rules That Kelvin Brown Is Guilty Of Murder
Judge John D Mosely Jr. found Kelvin Brown guilty of murdering his former partner almost three years ago. Kelvin Dewayne Brown faces a life sentence in state prison with no possibility of probation or parole. Mr. Brown is expected to face formal sentencing today,...
Curtains! Presented by StageCenter @ Emmet Hook: November 8-12 Downtown Shreveport
The final production of Stage Center's sixth Mainstage season is Curtains, Broadway’s musical comedy whodunit from the writers of Cabaret and Chicago with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Rupert Holmes. Directed by Jared Watson, choreography by...
SBC Soldiers Prove Themselves In Grueling Test
National Guard soldiers of the 2-108th cavalry squadron participated in the annual spur ride this weekend. The spur ride is a tradition that is unique to the cavalry. It's a high-stress day and a half evolution that only a select few soldiers will ever complete. If...
Michael Turney Agency a Shreveport Modeling Agency Owner Faces Criticism After Facebook Post
Local businessman Michael Turney is facing harsh criticism after his agency apparently wrote a Facebook post commenting the stature of a male model. The Michael Turney Agency reportedly posted a picture from a photoshoot done by Lola Magazine with the caption "This is...
Captured! Manhunt Over For Steakhouse Burglar
Earlier this year, Anthony's Steak and Seafood was burglarized. The perpetrator smashed the glass front door and destroyed the cash register, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Shreveport Police detectives arrived at the scene and began their search for...
Shreveport Opera – Magic Flute: November 4th at the Riverview Theatre @ 7:30pm
The Shreveport Opera began in 1949 with a production of Carmen, and has since been providing the Ark-La-Tex with a steady supply of wonderful operatic performances. It has premiered 3 pieces and hosted such names as Beverly Sills and Placido Domingo...as well as...
