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Shreveport Regional flights affected in nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of a communications problem affecting regional air traffic control centers. At Shreveport Regional Airport, six flights had…
Family Dollar agrees to $63 million settlement with FTC, Louisiana over checkout overcharges
Family Dollar agreed to pay $63 million to settle allegations that it routinely charged shoppers more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves. A proposed order filed Thursday in federal court includes $40 million…
What to trim and fertilize in your yard this fall
As cooler weather arrives across the ArkLaTex, homeowners can prepare their yards for winter by trimming plants and applying fertilizer this fall. The seasonal guidance focuses on landscaping tasks to complete before…
10:35 p.m. - Southern Classic Chicken Friday Football Fever Scores & Highlights Show kicks off soon on KTBS 3
KTBS 3 is set to begin its Southern Classic Chicken Friday Football Fever scores and highlights show at 10:35 p.m. The program will cover local football action and is available on television, KTBS.com and the station’s…
Southern Classic Chicken Friday Football Fever Scores & Highlights Show kicks off at 10:35 p.m. on KTBS 3
KTBS 3’s Friday Football Fever scores and highlights show is scheduled to air tonight at 10:30 p.m. on KPXJ CW21, with coverage also available online and through the station’s app. Alex Anderson and the KTBS sports team…
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SporTran’s zero-fare program draws increased federal funding while ridership grows
Shreveport’s SporTran transit agency has nearly doubled annual ridership since 2019, reaching just under five million passenger trips last year, while federal funding rose to help offset revenue lost after fares were…
Shreveport fire department responds to blaze at Youree Drive barbecue restaurant
Firefighters extinguished a fire at Hickory Stick Barbeque on Youree Drive in Shreveport on Friday morning. The fire began in a barbecue pit, and crews brought it under control by 8:39 a.m. Eleven units and 27…
Fire reported at Hickory Stick restaurant in Shreveport
A fire broke out inside the barbecue pit at Hickory Stick Barbeque on Youree Drive in Shreveport at 8:07 a.m. Friday. Firefighters brought it under control by 8:39 a.m., with 27 firefighters and 11 units responding. The…
Frost Advisory in Effect for our Area
The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a Frost Advisory from Friday morning through 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Temperatures as low as 34 degrees could produce frost across parts of southwest Arkansas…
This LSU football tailgate made of Shreveport firemen and ‘Survivor’ legends has met for 31 years
A unique tradition has thrived for 31 years as a group of Shreveport firemen and former contestants from the reality show Survivor gather to tailgate at LSU football games. This long-standing community bond highlights…
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Shreveport firefighters respond to near Texas Avenue, Levy Street
Shreveport firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire near the intersection of Texas Avenue and Levy Street at about 9:52 p.m. Thursday. Officials have not confirmed the nature of the emergency or whether anyone…
LSU Health Shreveport secures record $44.3 million in research funding
LSU Health Shreveport secured a record $44.3 million in external research awards during fiscal year 2026, a 71% increase from the previous year. The funding includes a $7.5 million National Science Foundation grant and…
Northwood High School senior named Caddo Parish High School Student of the Year
Ava Galambos, a senior at Northwood High School, has been named Caddo Parish’s High School Student of the Year. Superintendent Keith Burton surprised her with the announcement. Galambos represents students on…
Shreveport Clean Water Task Force finalizes recommendations, seeks state funding
Shreveport’s Clean Water Task Force has completed its three-month review and will present recommendations to Louisiana lawmakers for improving the city’s water system. Proposed measures include replacing aging pipes…
Three-vehicle crash blocks traffic on Youree Drive
Police responded Thursday evening to a three-vehicle crash at Youree Drive and East Washington Street in Shreveport, blocking the intersection and sending motorists to alternate routes. One person was taken to a…
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Football Friday Night Week 11: Ark-La-Miss scores, highlights and top plays
Football Friday Night recaps Week 11 action across the Ark-La-Miss, featuring scores, highlights and top plays from the region’s high school football games. The roundup focuses on the week’s matchups and standout…
Better Business Bureau warns veterans of rising compensation, legal, and phishing scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning veterans and their families about scams involving fake benefits advisers, phishing, and fraudulent legal or online businesses. Two recent Scam Tracker reports connected to a…
Bossier City student makes high-speed holiday dash as second KTBS 3-Minute Smile winner
Bossier City student Alaina Stinson won KTBS 3’s 3-Minute Smile shopping spree in Shreveport on Thursday, filling her cart with $2,466.65 in toys and gifts in three minutes. The Plantation Park Elementary student raced…
SporTran launches ambitious plan for infrastructure improvements across Shreveport
SporTran CEO Dinero Washington has launched a capital-improvements strategy for Shreveport’s transit agency. The plan is intended to upgrade infrastructure and strengthen SporTran’s role as an economic-development…
Louisiana leads nation in flu activity, CDC map shows
Louisiana is leading the nation in flu activity, according to the CDC’s latest tracker, as cases appear earlier than usual in October and November. LSU Health physician Dr. Ammar Husan said flu season typically peaks…
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River Bend Rotary Club hosts annual BBQ fundraiser to support nonprofits and local firefighters
The River Bend Rotary Club held its annual barbecue fundraiser in Shreveport on Thursday, selling pulled-pork plates and offering meal donations for Caddo Parish firefighters. Proceeds will support the River Bend Rotary…
C.E. Byrd High announces search for new football coach
C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport will begin searching for a new head football coach, Principal Jana Panos said Thursday. The move follows the tenure of Stacy Ballew, a Byrd graduate who spent more than 20 years at…
Caddo coroner announces retirement effective Dec. 31
Caddo Parish Coroner Todd Thoma announced Thursday that he will retire on Dec. 31 after 19 years in the role. Deputy coroner Thomas C. Arnold will serve the remaining year and a half of Thoma’s term until a special…
4 p.m.: Another 3 Minute Smile run, ready to go!
KTBS is airing another 3 Minute Smile toy run at 4 p.m. Thursday, with the event supported by Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery. Viewers can watch on KTBS 3 News, KPXJ CW21 or the KTBS+ livestream. Families can still register…
Elevated fire weather conditions today
The National Weather Service in Shreveport warned of elevated fire weather conditions today across parts of the region, including Hempstead and Nevada counties. The alert urges residents to be cautious because…
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Louisiana Fire Danger Nov. 12: 25 MPH Gusts, Dry Conditions
An elevated wildfire threat is forecast Thursday, Nov. 12, across northwest Louisiana and nearby parts of Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service in Shreveport warns that severe drought, dry…
Heads up, drivers: Lane closures coming to Shreveport
Lane closures are coming to Shreveport, Louisiana, and drivers should prepare for traffic disruptions. The announcement concerns upcoming road restrictions in the city; no further details about the affected streets or…
Lane closures as DOTD crews work to clean up I-49 through Shreveport
Louisiana transportation crews are removing litter, debris and overgrown vegetation along Interstate 49 in Shreveport between I-20 and LA 3132. Northbound lane closures were expected to end Wednesday afternoon, while…
3 INVESTIGATES: North Louisiana Crime Lab finds dangerous combination of alcohol, drugs in impaired-driving cases
The North Louisiana Crime Lab found that impaired-driving cases in the region often involve alcohol combined with drugs, including cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription medications. Its analysis of six…