Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:59:35 GMT
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:45:29 GMT
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.According to reports, Fallon Gautreau, 22, and her mother left Gautreau's daughter to play in theMore >>
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:50:40 GMT
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus.More >>
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus. More >>
Four Georgia Gulf contract employees are recovering after being exposed to chlorine at work Tuesday. They were near a railcar when the chlorine was being offloaded.More >>
Four Georgia Gulf contract employees are recovering after being exposed to chlorine at work Tuesday. They were near a railcar when the chlorine was being offloaded.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:35 AM EDT2012-05-23 09:35:21 GMT
Two Baton Rouge high schools are on Newsweek's list of the 500 best American high schools. In all, seven Louisiana high schools made the list.More >>
Two Baton Rouge high schools are on Newsweek's list of the 500 best American high schools. In all, seven Louisiana high schools made the list. More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
The 2012 Mardi Gras season is officially underway in Shreveport - Bossier.
From now through Fat Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, Feb. 21, locals and visitors alike can enjoy at least five parades and several other special events.
The major parades for Shreveport - Bossier:
The Krewe of Gemini: Parade rolls at 4:30 p.m. Sat. February 18th, rain or shine; lightning may delay parade.
The Krewe of Aesclepius Children's Parade, February 21st
Click here for a link to the Shreveport Police Department on Facebook, where they're updating information about parade routes, safety and rules.
Organizers of this year's parades say both the Krewe of Centaur and the Krewe of Gemini parades will roll at 4:30 p.m. following a route that includes Clyde Fant Parkway along the Shreveport riverfront, Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, and East King's Highway.
The Krewe of Highland parade will roll through Shreveport's Highland neighborhood. The family-friendly parade begins at 2 p.m.
And wrapping up the 2012 Mardi Gras season in Shreveport - Bossier, The Krewe of Aesclepius Children's Parade, a parade geared towards families and children, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas Street in Bossier City.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:27 PM EDT2012-05-22 20:27:09 GMT
A&E has canceled its hit reality television series "Dog the Bounty Hunter." The following is an exclusive statement from Duane 'Dog' Chapman and his wife Beth to Hawaii News Now: Prior to A & E makingMore >>
A&E has canceled its hit reality television series "Dog the Bounty Hunter." Averaging two million viewers per episode, the show is one of the most popular reality shows in television history. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:06:35 GMT
(RNN) - A Cartersville, GA, man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, coming just weeks after a 24-year-old Georgia woman lost her foot and both handsMore >>
A Georgia man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, just as two women are being treated for the condition in southern hospitals.More >>
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