Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s collapse prompted questions about how common cardiac arrest is for athletes, particularly football players. Our news partners at KTAL NBC 6 talked to Dr. John Evans, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon at CHRISTUS Shreveport Bossier Health System. “Him playing football was probably unrelated to exactly what happened; he could have been on…… MORE
This is sweet story. The 1st baby born in Minden, near Shreveport, of 2023 shares his birthday with his momma! Baby Braylon is the son of Cristina Alexander and Brandon Evans, both of Gibsland. Cristina said, “My due date was on the second, and I had an appointment on the fourth. Everything was fine until New…… MORE
What a way to start 2023 — with severe spring like weather for the Shreveport area and the ArkLaTex on Monday! According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6, The Storm Prediction Center has the entire ArkLaTex included in an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. This is number 3 on a scale of 1…… MORE
With New Years often comes fireworks in the Shreveport area and throughout the ArkLaTex. The Bossier City Fire Department advises residents in Bossier City who plan to celebrate the holiday with fireworks to keep a few important tips in mind. Bossier City’s fireworks ordinance allows fireworks to be sold and set off within the city…… MORE
Shreveport Police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly took a wallet at WalMart on Mansfield Road in west Shreveport. Police say this happened on December 11th around 5:30pm – and it’s all caught on camera! A juvenile victim reportedly entered the store and while he was walking his wallet fell on the…… MORE
Parts of Shreveport are still experiencing little to no water pressure after frigid temperatures wreaked havoc on the city’s water system over the holiday weekend. KTAL NBC 6 is reporting that: The city says Department of Water and Sewerage crews continue to work around the clock assisting customers with shut-offs and containing main breaks as they find…… MORE
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security secured 42 pallets of water to aid families in need, due to a water shortage. With the help of the Shreveport Volunteer Network, the water will be delivered to the Shreveport Fire Maintenance Facility at 7300 Mansfield Rd., where it will be distributed. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., families…… MORE
New year – New you! And lot’s of new stuff to watch in January. Here’s what’s coming to Netflix on January 1st. Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) – Ice Cube and Queen Latifah stars in this comedy movie. Blue Streak (1999) – Martin Lawrence plays a former convict posing as a cop to retrieve a diamond.…… MORE
CEO’s at three major hospitals serving Shreveport issued a joint PSA, urging citizens to assess their medical needs before visiting ER’s because they have all become overwhelmed by minor medical cases. Instead of visiting ER’s for minor issues, hospitals are encouraging the use of immediate care centers. Willis Knighton has seven urgent care clinics in Shreveport…… MORE
We’ve all heard about the Ps — people, pets, pipes, and plants. But is your vehicle prepared for the extreme cold? Patrick Dennis from our partners at KTBS-TV has more info on how to keep your car safe: https://www.ktbs.com/weather/winter-weather/winter-weather-tips-for-your-vehicle/article_46c88850-8111-11ed-9a72-73154c5ed219.html… MORE
