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Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

Cedar Grove shooting vigil brings community together

Mothers of victims of Cedar Grove mass shooting receive financial assistance from private funder

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The Community Foundation of North Louisiana has released an update about fundraising for the mothers of the child victims of the April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove area.

All Roads Lead to Shreveport

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in Shreveport, La. on Mar. 25. (KSLA)

50 Cent’s Red River District plans on hold pending repairs

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By Payton Manuel
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s plans for Shreveport’s Red River District are on pause after inspectors found major repairs are needed before any legal agreement can move forward.

Community

Hundreds volunteer for United Way’s Day of Caring

Hundreds volunteer for United Way’s Day of Caring

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Andrew Wellmann
United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) held its largest single-day, community-wide volunteer event Thursday, May 14.

Community

The Shreveport Police Department hosted its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Thursday,...

Shreveport Police holds annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen officers

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Kim Ngomo
Thursday morning (May 14), the Shreveport Police Department held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in downtown.

East Texas

The City of Marshall honored officers who died in the line of duty during National Police Week.

Marshall honors fallen officers during National Police Week ceremony

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Andrew Wellmann
People from across east Texas gathered in Marshall Wednesday (May 13) to honor officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during a National Police Week ceremony.

Education

Christopher Lemar Daniel II has become the first-ever student in Southwood history to graduate...

Southwood celebrating its first-ever student to graduate from SUSLA while in high school

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Southwood High School is celebrating one of its students for a major achievement.

We the People

The City of Shreveport will kick off America 250 celebrations with the Red, White & Boom event...

Shreveport plans Red, White & Boom event to kick off American 250 celebrations

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the City of Shreveport is planning a number of events to celebrate, starting with Red, White & Boom.

Community

Buddy Flett, a well-known Louisiana musician living in Shreveport, died at the age of 73.

La. musician and frequent performer at Shreveport festival, Buddy Flett, dead at age 73

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A beloved Shreveport singer/songwriter has died, and the city is mourning the loss.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

The eight victims of the April 19 mass shooting were laid to rest at Forest Park West Cemetery...

Funeral services held for 8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 8:13 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas, Kennedy Wells, Payton Manuel and Marvin Andrade
Funeral and burial services for the 8 children killed in Cedar Grove mass shooting were held Saturday, May 9.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

Visitation for the eight children killed in the April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport was held...

Visitation held for 8 children killed in April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
Precious Memories Mortuary hosted a visitation Friday (May 8) for the eight young children killed in the April 19 mass shooting.
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Community

The Bossier Arts Council is moving to the old Express store on the Louisiana Boardwalk.

Bossier Arts Council holds ribbon cutting at new location on Louisiana Boardwalk

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) is moving into a new home after being evicted from its space at an historic building on the East Bank.

Community

Reverend Monsignor Earl V. Provenza died Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Diocese of Shreveport...

Diocese of Shreveport announces death of longtime priest

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The Diocese of Shreveport has announced the passing of a well-known priest in the area.

Good News

"A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou" by Maycie Howard

Bossier City student wins 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A student from a school in Bossier City has won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the state’s 4th Congressional District, Mike Johnson’s office announced Thursday, May 7.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

Stonewall Baptist Church is hosting a benefit concert for the families of the Cedar Grove mass...

Benefit concert planned for victims of Cedar Grove mass shooting

Updated: May 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A benefit concert is being held Wednesday night (May 6) for the children killed in the mass shooting in Cedar Grove back on April 19.

Texarkana

The 34th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has kicked off in Texarkana and...

Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns Saturday; Texarkana residents asked to leave filled yellow bags by mailboxes

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
Texarkana residents can help stock local food pantries this weekend as letter carriers prepare for the 34th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Community

Give for Good 2026

Numerous north Louisiana nonprofits hosting fundraising events for Give for Good

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Joliyah Daughtry
Give for Good 2026 is Tuesday, May 5, and numerous nonprofits in north Louisiana are hosting fundraising events.

Good News

Deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office helped lure a loose dog back home using...

Natchitoches deputies use french fries to help rescue loose dog

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A small dog that was on an “unsupervised adventure” was brought home thanks to creative tactics used by deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

News

The city says the public pool at Mike Wood Park in Bossier City is closing due to low...

Proposed partnership would reopen Mike Wood Pool for 2026 season

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Aysha Decuir
After feedback from the community, the City of Bossier City is moving forward with a plan that would allow Mike Wood Pool to open for the 2026 summer season through a new partnership with Rock Solid Athletic Club, Inc.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

On Monday, April 21, 2026, the community gathered to have a vigil for the eight children...

Shreveport to observe National Day of Prayer for victims of Cedar Grove mass shooting

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is asking the city to pause for a moment on Thursday, May 7 in observance of the National Day of Prayer to honor the child victims of the April 19 mass shooting in Cedar Grove.

News

Taco Wars will be held in downtown Shreveport Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Taco Wars draws record crowd to downtown Shreveport

Updated: May 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
Thirteen ArkLaTex taquerias competed for the title of best taco at the 2026 Taco Wars this weekend as thousands gathered in downtown Shreveport.

News

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) has acquired a multi-year grant to produce a free...

Levitt AMP Music Series Brings Free, Culture-Spanning Concerts to Downtown Shreveport

Updated: May 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Christina Schaefer
A free concert series celebrating diverse musical cultures is coming to Caddo Common Park in downtown Shreveport this year.

We the People

Gray Media and KSLA are launching the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans...

KSLA, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
Gray Media and KSLA are launching the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans to send in their best a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a chance to win a big prize.

Our Town

BrewTeaFull Café

BrewTeaFull Café brings coffee shop experience to Barksdale Air Force Base

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Andrew Wellmann
A local café is providing employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities while creating a coffee shop experience for military personnel at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

The Caddo Parish Commission has activated an emergency fund to assist families of the victims...

Caddo Parish activates emergency fund for mass shooting victims

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
The Caddo Parish Commission has activated an emergency fund to help families of the victims from the recent Cedar Grove mass shooting and the surrounding community.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

Eight crosses were displayed at Wednesday evening's (April 22, 2026) prayer vigil for the...

Balloon release held for mass shooting victims who went to Johnnie L. Cochran Head Start

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A special balloon release was held Thursday (April 23) to honor two of the eight victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Shreveport.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

The YMCA of Northwest Louisiana held the Walk of 8 Thursday morning (April 23, 2026) to honor...

YMCA holds Walk of 8 to honor child victims of deadly Shreveport mass shooting

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Celeste Lay and Andrew Wellmann
Community members gathered early Thursday morning at the Lash Family YMCA for the Walk of 8 to honor the lives lost in the Cedar Grove mass shooting Sunday, April 19.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

Kings Highway Christian Church will hold a special service Wednesday evening (April 22, 2026)...

Shreveport church holding service to pray for victims of Cedar Grove mass shooting

Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Chris Demirdjian
A Shreveport church is holding a special service to pray for the victims of Sunday’s (April 19) mass shooting that left eight children dead and two women seriously injured.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

A memorial has appeared at the one of the scene of a mass shooting in Cedar Grove on April 19,...

Family mourns 8 children killed in West 79th shooting

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
Family members of victims killed in the Cedar Grove mass shooting say they are struggling to cope with the loss of eight children and two women who were shot.

Cedar Grove Mass Shooting

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, a national...

Youth Peace & Justice Foundation launches fundraiser & memorial for 8 kids killed in Shreveport mass shooting

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, a national nonprofit organization with a history of frontline crisis response, youth advocacy, and community-based intervention in the aftermath of violence, today announced the launch of an emergency fundraiser, the future memorialization of the victims through its national “Trees for Peace” initiative, and the deployment of crisis support resources for the Shreveport community following the devastating shooting that claimed the lives of eight children and critically injured multiple victims.

News

Volunteers clean up Decatur Street for 'Love the Boot Week' in French Quarter

Love the Boot Week kicks off with cleanup across Louisiana

Updated: Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
Volunteers across Louisiana took to the streets Friday to pick up trash and kick off Love the Boot Week, a week intended to help beautify areas across the state by removing litter.

Good News

Madeline DeLaune, a senior at Parkway High School, has secured early acceptance to the LSU...

Bossier student accepted to prestigious LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Bossier Parish Schools is celebrating some exciting news for one of its students.

Welcome Home

Art’Trelle, a 14-year-old boy in foster care, is legally free to be adopted and is looking for...

Art’Trelle hopes to find adoptive family

Updated: Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
Art’Trelle, a 14-year-old boy in foster care, is legally freed to be adopted and is looking for a family.

Community

Shreveport honors 911 dispatchers during national recognition week.

Shreveport honors 911 dispatchers during national recognition week

Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM CDT
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By Bubba Kneipp and Bailey Thomas
Shreveport is honoring the dispatchers who answer 911 calls as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18.

All Roads Lead to Shreveport

The Shreveport City Council introduced two items involving G-Unit Studios, but nothing is final.

Shreveport City Council introduces G-Unit Studios items

Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM CDT
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By Payton Manuel and Bailey Thomas
The Shreveport City Council introduced two items involving G-Unit Studios, but nothing is final.

News

La Cubanita Cafe is serving authentic Cuban food at Barksdale Market.

Highlighting small businesses at Barksdale Market: La Cubanita Cafe

Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
A Cuban cafe at Bossier City’s Barksdale Market is selling out each week with recipes passed down from the owner’s grandmother.

Community

The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) confirmed today, April 10, that they have already started...

Bossier Arts Council is on the move

Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas and Aysha Decuir
The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) confirmed today, April 10, that they have already started moving to their new location.

Texarkana

The 81st Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo in Texarkana runs April 3-12, 2026.

Four States Fair & Rodeo underway in Texarkana

Updated: Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
The Four States Fair & Rodeo is underway this week at the Four States Fair Ground.

News

A Shreveport restaurant has made a statement on social media telling customers that Bluetooth...

Tejas Kitchen bans Bluetooth speakers

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
A Shreveport restaurant is creating new rules after some people have been disturbing customers.

News

Vendors are busy selling crawfish going into Easter weekend as people prepare for their boils.

Easter crawfish prices and availability looking good in Louisiana

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Andrew Wellmann
Easter weekend has arrived, and people are rushing to get crawfish ahead of the holiday.

Community

Teal ribbons are a sign of support for sexual assault survivors

Teal the City campaign raises sexual assault awareness in Shreveport

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a local organization is leading a campaign letting survivors know they are not alone.

Community

Community members celebrated Easter weekend by meeting the Easter bunny at Pierre Bossier Mall.

Spring Family Day, Mooretown Community Fest bring Easter weekend fun to the Shreveport-Bossier area

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Christina Schaefer
Families kicked off Easter weekend today (April 3) with two family-friendly events, Spring Family Day and the Mooretown Community Fest.

Community

Bossier Arts Council

Bossier Arts Council relocates after city cuts ties over missing audit reports

Updated: Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
Bossier Arts Council is packing up after 45 years in East Bank District building

News

The Bossier Arts Council is asking for donations to help move locations after being evicted...

Bossier Arts Council asking for donations to help move after being evicted from space at East Bank

Updated: Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) is asking the community for donations after the city council recently cut ties with the organization.

News

2026 Summer Works internship program for Caddo Parish students, employers

Summer works internship gives Caddo Parish students paid experience, career exposure

Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo and Christina Schaefer
Summer Works program offers hands-on learning, $10 hourly wage and high school credit to prepare students for post-graduation career.

News

Four States Fair and Rodeo is gearing up to open their doors to the Texarakana community.

Four States Fair and Rodeo prepares to open in Texarkana

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
Final preparations are underway to transform the midway into the annual Four States Fair and Rodeo.

Community

Bossier Schools hosts seventh annual i3 student art expo.

Bossier Schools to host seventh annual I3 Art Expo

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
The annual Bossier Schools’ I3 Art Expo is a three-day event taking place at the Bossier City Civic Center from 5-8 p.m. on March 26-27 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 28.

News

AKA sorority members visit Cherokee Elementary

Alpha Kappa Alpha members beautify Cherokee Park Elementary

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:38 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
Nearly 120 Alpha Kappa Alpha members came to Cherokee Park Elementary School for their bayou beautification project.

News

Alpha Kappa Alpha conference brings thousands to Shreveport

Alpha Kappa Alpha conference brings thousands to Shreveport

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
The Shreveport Convention Center filled with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. members this weekend for the organization’s 94th South Central Regional Conference.

All Roads Lead to Shreveport

50 Cent was spotted at Government Plaza in downtown Shreveport Tuesday, March 24, 2026 during...

50 Cent spotted in Shreveport at Government Plaza

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was spotted at Government Plaza in Shreveport Tuesday afternoon (March 24) during a city council meeting.

Community

Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino to host job fair.

LA Downs to host job fair

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
The Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino (LA Downs) is hosting a job fair.
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