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07/03/2024

In 2021, Stephanopoulos scored an exclusive interview with Biden during the fallout from his withdraw from Afghanistan, which led to the death of 13 service members.

The extended version of the interview is scheduled to air publicly on Sunday on ABC's This Week and later on Monday's edition of GMA.

07/03/2024

Steamy-hot weather but some relief from this tropical heat wave by the weekend.

07/03/2024

A passing shower...maybe. Really hot weather...definitely. But improving on down the road.

07/03/2024

Good Wednesday morning ArkLaTex! Here’s a preview of some of the top stories you’ll see right now on First News 📺👉🏻https://bit.ly/2OtE5Qt

07/03/2024

Beryl was losing intensity but was forecast to still be near major-hurricane strength when it passes near or over Jamaica early Wednesday, near the Cayman Islands on Thursday and into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Beryl is roaring across the Caribbean Sea as a powerful Category 4 storm on a path toward Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. At least six people have died after

07/03/2024

Williamson initially launched her long-shot bid for the White House earlier this year, but suspended her campaign twice after she failed to garner support in the double digits.

The best-selling author said she was returning to the race because Biden's debate performance in the debate last week, "made [it] clear" that it was time for another Democrat to

07/03/2024

Nearly a dozen police and EMS crews responded to the scene.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Two vehicles are totaled after a major crash, according to Shreveport police.

07/03/2024

The stretch of road where the crash occurred was completely shut down while the scene was being investigated then cleared.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Five people, including a child, were badly hurt in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Caddo Parish, according to the Caddo Sheriff's Office.

07/03/2024

Since the start of this week, Hurricane Beryl broke records as the first Category 4 storm to form in the Atlantic Ocean in June — abnormally early compared to past trends.

Hurricane season is upon us, and emergency management officials are urging residents to stay prepared. Unlike previous hurricane seasons, this summer brings record hot temperatures nationwide and an early onset

07/03/2024

Liquor and grocery stores were allowed to sell low-content alcohol on Sundays, but councilman Brian Hammons said the city was still losing a lot of tax dollars.

BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Bossier City Council voted to allow liquor and grocery stores to sell high-content alcohol on Sundays.

07/03/2024

No major changes with our forecast. We will continue to see partly to mostly sunny skies on Wednesday. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place because Heat Index values should climb above 110. Rain chances remain slim through Thursday.

If you are looking for rain, it looks like chances should increase this Friday and into the weekend.

07/02/2024

SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire school day if brought to the campus.

NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools.

07/02/2024

Louisiana will become the 29th state to allow residents to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

BATON ROUGE, La. - On July 4, Louisiana will become the 29th state to allow residents to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

07/02/2024

A confrontation led to a shooting Monday night at a north Shreveport apartment complex, leaving a man dead. And Shreveport police now have the suspected gunman in custody

SHREVEPORT, La. - A confrontation led to a shooting Monday night at a north Shreveport apartment complex, leaving a man dead. And Shreveport police now have the suspected gunman in

07/02/2024

The School Board has established a goal of Oct. 1 to select a superintendent.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Community members can take part in a series of meetings designed to gather input on the selection of the next superintendent of Caddo Parish Public Schools.

07/02/2024

Get a sneak peak at what the American Rose Center plans for its Fourth of July celebration.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Freedom Fest is Thursday.

07/02/2024

You can watch Your Money every Tuesday at 3 p.m. on KPXJ Channel 21.

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's Tuesday and that means it's time for "Your Money."

07/02/2024

The organization is the only freestanding hospice care center in Texarkana.

TEXARKANA, Texas – Recently, some angels blessed the Hospice of Texarkana with over $148,000.

07/02/2024

Barksdale AFB hosted its first-ever naturalization ceremony.

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Seven Barksdale Air Force Base airmen assigned to the 2d Bomb Wing became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony Tuesday morning at Hoban Hall.

07/02/2024

Since the Texarkana Resource Center opened last May it's served about 3,500 people.

TEXARKANA, Texas - Demand continues to increase for an East Texas food bank that opened nearly two months ago in Texarkana.

07/02/2024

UPDATE: Police confirm a body was found but the death appears to be from natural causes.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A body was found Tuesday morning underneath the Interstate 20 overpass east of Spring Street.

07/02/2024

If you have a topic you want us to discuss, email [email protected] and put "Answering the Call" in the subject line.

SHREVEPORT, La. - We're on your side and Answering the Call, and today we're focusing on firework and celebration safety.

07/02/2024

With a few simple tips and tricks, you can significantly improve your chances of getting that perfect firework shot.

Fireworks shows are a sight to behold, but capturing their fleeting beauty with your smartphone can be challenging. If you’ve tried before you know that fireworks are perhaps the most

07/02/2024

The owners were born and raised on home cooked southern soul food prepared by family in the heart of Stonewall, Louisiana.

STONEWALL, La. - It has been said that a family that prays together, stays together. At Lea IV's, we like to add "cooks together" to make the trio complete. The

07/02/2024

Be advised, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in the air conditioning if possible, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Dangerous heat continues to bake the ArkLaTex. The National Weather Service-Shreveport has an excessive heat warning and a heat advisory is in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday

07/02/2024

Fireworks will light up the sky simultaneously on July 4 in six locations across the ArkLaTex beginning at 9:30 p.m. They are across from Sci-Port in downtown Shreveport, The American Rose Center, South Bossier Park, Bossier's Cypress Lake, Jefferson, Texas, and Longview, Texas.

SHREVEPORT, La. – As Independence Day approaches, anticipation for the 2024 KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Finale is at an all time high. The annual celebration, renowned for its family friendly

07/02/2024

Designating the 8th District station a school is just one way of giving police officers more leeway to stop and search people suspected of illegally carrying a weapon in the French Quarter.

New Orleans officials say they will designate a police station in the city's historic French Quarter as a vocational-technical school where officers receive training. The designation means carrying handguns will

07/02/2024

Join us Thursday night for our Freedom Fest Finale. Entertainment will include performances by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Our special coverage begins at 7 p.m. on KTBS, KPXJ, KTBS.com, and KTBS 3 Now. KTBS.com/freedomfest 🇺🇸

07/02/2024

How's your garden doing? 🍅🥒🧄 Getting a decent harvest or is this hot weather just burning up the fruits of your labor? We want to see your photos. Send them to [email protected] or just post them below 👇🏻 . You just might see your pictures on TV. Happy harvesting!

07/02/2024

Tasty Tuesday is OXTAIL TUESDAY at LeaIV’s Cafe !