STAR Court: Changing the lives of at-risk youth in Caddo Parish
(KTAL/KMSS) - Human Trafficking is an issue that has no age limits, and many of all ages are at risk or are victims. The Caddo Parish Juvenile Court is providing support for juveniles in Caddo Parish....
View ArticleCaddo Juvenile Services' trauma-informed care used as statewide model for LDH...
(KTAL/KMSS) – The Louisiana Department of Health announced that it will adopt a statewide approach to preventing and addressing trauma across all child-serving agencies. Whole Health Louisiana is the...
View ArticleMother of slain Huntington student shares how tragic loss empowers her to...
(KTAL/KMSS) - A Shreveport woman is turning tragedy into positive change. 17-year-old Huntington High School basketball star Devin Myers was shot to death in March of 20-22. A year later, the young...
View ArticleHow one program helps Caddo students overcome barriers
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Approximately 74% (over 26,000) of Caddo Parish public school students live in poverty, according to Volunteers of America. "We have kids who really want the help. 'I...
View ArticleMoms on a Mission works to help the community heal from effects of gun violence
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – An organization in Shreveport is working to heal the community from the effects of gun violence. Moms on a Mission works to raise awareness and provide support for...
View ArticleConfronting the plague of juvenile crime
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Criminal offenses committed by juveniles are on the rise in Shreveport and throughout our state; leaving schools, parents, and law enforcement professionals exhaustingly...
View ArticleSPD: Three arrests in one day, narcotics, guns and controlled dangerous...
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On Wednesday, the Shreveport Police Department and three other departments arrested three felons in possession of firearms during separate operations across the city....
View ArticleHow law enforcement partners to tackle youth crime, gun violence
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Shreveport Police Department says its vision for the city and Caddo Parish is clear: combat and reduce violent crimes through strategic partnerships. "Together, we're...
View ArticleFirearms: Impact and Responsibility part II
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The second part of the KTAL News Digital docuseries Beyond the Headlines will examine the impact of firearms on our community. Part one of the docuseries explored...
View Article'Removes more firearms off the streets' says Shreveport Police
DISCLAIMER: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On October 28, the Shreveport Police Department stated at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Violent Crimes...
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