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Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches ParishNATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three in connection to the 2022 disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO announced the arrests via Facebook Friday afternoon. An NPSO spokesman said a female and two males were arrested: Shelly Floranne, Randall Obannon, 53, and John Mitchell, 56, were arrested, and charges are pending. Search for missing man in private pond near Marthaville Louisi…See the Story
NPSO: 3 arrested in case of Steven Burkett of Marthaville found in private pond after 2-year search
New Iberia · New IberiaNEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- The suspect in Thursday's armed hostage standoff in Jeanerette which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants, the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court confirmed. Nyjal Hurst, 31, appeared in court for home invasion and aggravated second-degree battery charges, the clerk's office said, and that a combined $500,00…See the Story
Louisiana standoff suspect has first court appearance, $500K bond set
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DeSoto · DeSotoDESOTO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – DeSoto Parish Schools announced a major security change as they prepare for the upcoming school year. OpenGate Metal Detection Systems will be implemented at all middle and high schools in the parish starting on August 8. The district utilized the system during "a successful trial run at sporting events during the 2023-2024 school year."
More: Education News DeSoto Parish School Superintendent Clay Cor…See the Story
DeSoto schools implement metal detectors to middle, high schools for added safety
Shreveport · ShreveportSHREVEPORT, LA. (KTAL/KMSS) - Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) announces the Airport Park swimming pool closure for the rest of the season. SPAR's maintenance team discovered a mechanical issue that required specialized parts and repairs, which would not be completed before the scheduled end of the season. All other city pools will remain open through August 3rd. The Southern Hills pool will be open through Labor Day weekend. The …See the Story
Mechanical issues force closure of Airport Park pool
Shreveport · ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The City of Shreveport will soon reveal the artwork that will grace three water towers across the city. The City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council will showcase the work at an event on July 30th at 3:00 pm at Artspace on Texas Street. The three water towers across Shreveport include:
St Vincent Tank is located adjacent to Interstate 49 and is highly visible in all directions along Interstate 49, …See the Story
Shreveport water tower artwork winners to be revealed at Artspace
Bossier City · Bossier CityBOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Pack the Bus School Supply Drive to benefit Bossier Parish Public Schools on Thursday The event is slated for August 1st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Walmart Supercenter on Airline Drive in Bossier City. The Chamber will also hand out goodie bags to new teachers in the district. “We think it is vitally important to partner with our public school district and he…See the Story
Bossier Chamber hosts school supply drive
Texarkana, Texas · TexarkanaTEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – The Texarkana Museum System is raising funds by letting people adopt a piece of a unique exhibit. They held an event today inviting the public to adopt a pair of shoes from Olivia Smith Moore's collection of more than 500 from the fifties through the eighties. "Well, one of the things that makes it unique is that 500 pairs are all from Neiman Marcus and the Neiman Marcus, personal shoppers and trucks used to roll i…See the Story
Shoe adoption supports Texarkana museums
Shreveport · ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La (KTAL/KMSS)—A place for families to escape the heat has opened in Shreveport. The days are hot, but it's cool at the Wonder Oasis Water Park, where people of all ages can enjoy a relaxing and fun day at the pool. "I just feel like it's going to be a great first time for us this summer," said one family. This waterpark is well-known to Shreveport locals. It closed for several years before being reopened and revitalized by a new own…See the Story