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Two suspects in Olde Salem Village Apartments shooting have prior court records
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Suspects in the Olde Salem Village Apartments shooting that killed 13-year-old Sha’Micael Russell and injured a 17-year-old and a 2-year-old both have criminal histories based on Shreveport City Court records. Two cousins have been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed 13-year-old Sha’Michael Russell and injured a 17-year-old and a 2-year-old. Cousins Javieon Abbott, 19, and Alonzo Abbott, 19, have been arrested in connection with the shooting as of Oct. 2.
Sheriff issues new directive after Jackson escape
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - KSLA Investigates obtained a copy of a new directive from Sheriff Whitehorn, sent to the department Tuesday. The three-page directive lays out guidelines the sheriff put in place following Tre’veon Jackson’s escape. Escape risk designation The directive states that any inmate with prior escapes or escape attempts will automatically receive an escape risk designation.
A year after Louisiana's kratom ban, ArkLaTex families and advocates weigh risks and access
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - It has been one year since Louisiana banned kratom at the state level. The plant-derived supplement is used by many to treat pain but is outlawed in multiple states and heavily regulated in others. Critics say it can quickly become addictive, while supporters say it is the only way out of addiction for some. A father's account John Hays described his son, Philip, as a musician who was close with his family. “He was a musician. I guess you could say he loved music.
A year after Louisiana’s kratom ban, ArkLaTex families and advocates weigh risks and access
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - It has been one year since Louisiana banned kratom at the state level. The plant-derived supplement is used by many to treat pain but is outlawed in multiple states and heavily regulated in others. Critics say it can quickly become addictive, while supporters say it is the only way out of addiction for some. A father’s account John Hays described his son, Philip, as a musician who was close with his family. “He was a musician. I guess you could say he loved music.
A year after Louisiana’s kratom ban, ArkLaTex families and advocates weigh risks and access
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - It has been one year since Louisiana banned kratom at the state level. The plant-derived supplement is used by many to treat pain but is outlawed in multiple states and heavily regulated in others. Critics say it can quickly become addictive, while supporters say it is the only way out of addiction for some. A father’s account John Hays described his son, Philip, as a musician who was close with his family. “He was a musician. I guess you could say he loved music.
Judge takes evidence dispute under advisement in Jarius Brown civil suit against DeSoto Parish deputy
DESOTO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A judge heard arguments Wednesday morning over what evidence can be used in a civil lawsuit filed by Jarius Brown against a former DeSoto Parish sheriff’s deputy accused of beating him while he was naked in the DeSoto Parish jail in 2019. The hearing focused on whether Brown’s attorneys can obtain certain documents they say could show the severity of the beating and its effect on Brown’s life since 2019.
Deputies explain why state Rep. Melerine wasn't arrested after ditch incident
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Parish deputies explained in a hospital room why they did not arrest state Rep. Michael Melerine or have him undergo sobriety testing after his SUV ended up in a ditch off Overton Brooks. “But I wanted to come and talk to you so you understand how you ended up in handcuffs, ended up in the hospital,” a female deputy said.
Bodycam video shows deputies' response to Rep. Melerine's July crash
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - KSLA continues to investigate the traffic incident involving state Representative Michael Melerine. Caddo Parish deputies found Melerine behind the wheel of an SUV in a ditch near Overton Brooks in July. Officials released him without any charges. Officials say he declined a blood alcohol test and did not do a breathalyzer that day. KSLA reviewed hours of body camera and dash camera footage showing what happened and how deputies responded.
Bodycam video shows deputies’ response to Rep. Melerine’s July crash
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - KSLA continues to investigate the traffic incident involving state Representative Michael Melerine. Caddo Parish deputies found Melerine behind the wheel of an SUV in a ditch near Overton Brooks in July. Officials released him without any charges. Officials say he declined a blood alcohol test and did not do a breathalyzer that day. KSLA reviewed hours of body camera and dash camera footage showing what happened and how deputies responded.
North Louisiana school districts tackle teacher shortage with homegrown pipelines
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - School districts across North Louisiana are developing new strategies to attract and retain teachers as a nationwide shortage continues to leave classrooms understaffed. The Learning Policy Institute reports that one in eight teacher positions sits empty across the country, based on state-level data.
North Louisiana school districts tackle teacher shortage with homegrown pipelines
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - School districts across North Louisiana are developing new strategies to attract and retain teachers as a nationwide shortage continues to leave classrooms understaffed. The Learning Policy Institute reports that one in eight teacher positions sits empty across the country, based on state-level data.
Shreveport police union sues city over forced overtime
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Officer's Association has filed a lawsuit against the city, the chief of police, and department leadership over forced overtime. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Caddo Parish District Court. What the lawsuit alleges The association alleges the Shreveport Police Department violated Louisiana statute by forcing officers to work overtime under threat of punishment and disciplinary action.
Shreveport police union sues city over forced overtime
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Officer’s Association has filed a lawsuit against the city, the chief of police, and department leadership over forced overtime. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Caddo Parish District Court. What the lawsuit alleges The association alleges the Shreveport Police Department violated Louisiana statute by forcing officers to work overtime under threat of punishment and disciplinary action.
Shreveport police union sues city over forced overtime
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Officer’s Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city, the chief of police, and department leadership over forced overtime. The union alleges the Shreveport Police Department violated Louisiana statute by requiring officers to work overtime under threat of punishment and disciplinary action.
Cychlorphine, a drug 10 times stronger than fentanyl, showing up in North Louisiana street pills Original
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl is appearing in street drugs across North Louisiana, and investigators say it is turning up in larger quantities. Cychlorphine is being mixed into pills that look nearly identical to common prescription medications, including oxycodone and hydrocodone tablets. The North Louisiana Crime Lab has recorded more cases from North Louisiana parishes testing positive for the drug over the last six months.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Is Moving: Everything to Know Before the 2026 Runway Event
The 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will be here before we know it. But, unlike years past, it won't be in New York. On July 16, the lingerie conglomerate announced that the 2026 runway spectacle is taking its wings to L.A. While Brooklyn has been the backdrop for the star-studded event for the last two consecutive shows, before its hiatus (more on that below), Miami, London, Paris, Cannes, and Shanghai have also hosted the soirée.
DeSoto Parish jailer judicially confesses to battery against inmate in 2019 jail assault case
DeSOTO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - One of the jailers seen on video assaulting an inmate at the DeSoto Parish Jail in 2019 has judicially confessed to battery, according to court documents obtained from an ongoing civil suit. In a June 2026 filing, jailer Javarrea Pouncy judicially confesses that he committed battery against Jarius Brown. Video from the incident shows Pouncy and another jailer beating Brown while he was naked and about to change into a jumpsuit.
Lena Dunham reveals her now-husband thought she was a model before blind date
Lena Dunham tied the knot in 2021 with Luis Felber, only months after the pair were set up on a blind date. But despite Lena being one of the most famous and divisive millennial celebrities, it turns out Luis, a musician from London, had no idea who Lena was or what she did.
Ashley Graham Is Serving 'Supermodel' at the 2026 Met Gala in Her Off-the-Runway DiPetsa Gown
Ashley Graham has proven to be the hostess with the mostest on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet. The supermodel, mogul, and Marie Claire cover star is back in the hosting spotlight for Vogue’s Met Gala livestream, alongside co-hosts La La Anthony and Cara Delevingne. Graham's "Fashion Is Art" look set the tone for fashion's biggest night.
Goodbye, Gowns—Ciara Stands Tall in a Power Suit at the 'Marie Claire' Power Moms Event
It wouldn't be a proper Power Moms event without at least one power suit on Marie Claire's red carpet. The intimate April 30 dinner—which celebrated the new Motherhood issue—hosted all sorts of black-tie gowns, until Ciara walked the red carpet in statement tailoring. The "1, 2 Step" singer attended to present Baby2Baby founders Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein with the esteemed "Power Mom" title. Ciara showed up and out for Patricof and Weinstein in a charcoal gray, three-piece suit.
Forget "Rich Mom" Style—Ashley Graham Dresses Like a "Power Mom" With 'Marie Claire'
Ashley Graham already wore Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Gucci, and Tom Ford on the cover of Marie Claire's 2026 Motherhood Issue. But for MC's Power Moms event on April 30, Graham traded runway pulls for a glossy column gown from Egyptian designer Marmar Halim. New York City's Ambassadors Clubhouse welcomed some of the country's most influential—and fashion-forward—moms last night, with Graham leading the pack.
Exactly How to Watch the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet (for Free!)
is one of the biggest (if not thee biggest) red carpets a celeb could walk, as the coveted charity event takes place on the steps of New York’s iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Upper East Side.As for this year’s theme? That’d be “Costume Art,” which Vogue says is meant to explore the relationship between clothing and the body as an art form.
Ashley Graham Is One Messy Mother
I think the waiter stopped bothering us when Ashley Graham revealed she had (past tense) varicose veins on her vagina: “Those hurt like a bitch.” He refilled our waters sometime around her mention of “breast milk shits.” Kind of sort of disappeared when the supermodel—unmissable in navy pinstripe slacks, an unfussy button up, and a scrunchie-tied slick bun—started miming the backbends her midwife and husband, filmmaker Justin Ervin, coached her through (with a scarf tied around her hips, mind...
Ashley Graham Is Giving Mother In Our Latest Editorial—Discover Every Detail of Her Minimalist Glam
Ashley Graham warrants many monikers. Supermodel comes to mind after just a passing glance in her direction during our Marie Claire cover shoot. After all, she has graced the runways of every designer from Dolce & Gabbana to Victoria’s Secret, and snagged dozens of fashion and beauty campaigns over her 25-year career.
Ashley Graham on Postpartum: "I'm Living In a Different Body and It's Been Hard to Get to Know Her"
Ashley Graham doesn't always love her postpartum body, but she's learning to honor it. The supermodel, who's been something of a poster child for body acceptance for over a decade, opens up about her changing relationship with her body in a Marie Claire cover story for our new Motherhood Issue. "I'm living in a different body and it's been hard to get to know her," Graham admits. "I can't say that I can look in the mirror and be like, 'I love you.' "It's not that for me.
Ashley Graham on the GLP-1 Era and Shrinking Bodies: "It's Really Disheartening"
As a longtime advocate for body acceptance, Ashley Graham finds it difficult to watch so many bodies drastically shrink in the GLP-1 era. "It's really disheartening," the supermodel tells Marie Claire in our 2026 Motherhood Issue cover story. "There was a pendulum that swung that was so body acceptance, positivity, everybody be who they want to be.
How Ashley Graham Is Avoiding Raising "Sneaky Kids"
Ashley Graham knows exactly how she wants to raise her kids—and her parenting method is largely inspired by her husband Justin Ervin's upbringing. "My mom and dad were not communicators with each other or with us…their answer was 'just because we said so,'" the iconic supermodel tells Marie Claire in a cover story for our Motherhood Issue. With her own children, the goal is to avoid them turning into "sneaky kids" like she was when she was younger.
Introducing the Power Moms Class of 2026
In partnership with Moms First, a nonprofit fighting for the structural changes women need and deserve, Marie Claire is proud to present our second annual Power Moms List. Our 2026 honorees are taking a stand—for their communities, their families, and themselves. Angelica Vargas, known on TikTok as Angie the ICE Chaser, tracks ICE agents through the streets of Southern California. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just made New Mexico the first state in the nation to provide universal child care.
Shreveport data center lawsuit: City of Shreveport wins
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - UPDATE: The City of Shreveport has won the lawsuit brought against them by the mayor of Mooringsport and two others. Caddo Parish Judge Ramon Lafitte has ruled in favor of the City of Shreveport’s plan to build a data center, according to an official with the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court. The group that filed a petition for judicial review in January argued there was not enough transparency surrounding the proposed project.
Best Real Estate Agent in Mount Pleasant, SC: Ashley Graham Original
A former attorney with over $122 million in career sales volume, Ashley Graham of Carolina One Real Estate has established herself as one of the best real estate agents in Mount Pleasant, SC, bringing legal precision and luxury market expertise to one of the Southeast's most sought-after coastal communities.
Attorneys say Louisiana State Police tried to hide beating video in Jarius Brown case
DeSOTO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A 2019 video showing two DeSoto Parish deputies beating an unarmed and naked inmate is at the center of allegations that Louisiana State Police (LSP) tried to hide evidence, according to attorneys for Jarius Brown. Jarius Brown was severely beaten by DeSoto Parish deputies in 2019. Now, footage officials said didn't exist has been made public.
Canadian hockey star Sarah Nurse dishes on her favourite beauty finds
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Inmate death at Vivian jail raises questions about mental health screening
VIVIAN, La. (KSLA) - The death of an inmate at the Vivian jail last August has raised questions about how facilities screen and monitor inmates who may be at risk for suicide. Paramedics found Caiden Miers dead in his cell at the Vivian Jail on Aug. 16. The Caddo Parish Coroner confirmed he died by an incomplete hanging using a shoelace from his right shoe.
Amazon data center plan raises air quality concerns in northwest Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Federal reports rank Louisiana among the worst states in the country for air quality, and some residents and environmental advocates are questioning whether the proposed $12 billion Amazon data center campuses in northwest Louisiana could make conditions worse.
Louisiana lawmaker creates uterine fibroid commission to address women’s health gaps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Louisiana state representative has spearheaded the creation of a new commission aimed at addressing health gaps for women living with uterine fibroids, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. State Rep. Joy Walters, elected to the state House in 2023, said she began reviewing existing boards and commissions focused on women’s health before introducing legislation to establish the Uterine Fibroid Commission.
Shreveport water system under state order to fix infrastructure deficiencies as city grapples with transmission main break
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) issued an administrative order against the Shreveport water system requiring the city to make major infrastructure changes following multiple deficiencies cited between 2021 and 2024. LDH's Office of Public Health ordered Shreveport to repair flow meters, sensors, and actuators — components that help control the flow of water. The city is also required to provide dedicated standby power at pump facility sites.
Shreveport water system under state order to fix infrastructure deficiencies as city grapples with transmission main break
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) issued an administrative order against the Shreveport water system requiring the city to make major infrastructure changes following multiple deficiencies cited between 2021 and 2024. LDH’s Office of Public Health ordered Shreveport to repair flow meters, sensors, and actuators — components that help control the flow of water. The city is also required to provide dedicated standby power at pump facility sites.
Shreveport data center lawsuit: Petition alleges city withheld public information
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The mayor of Mooringsport and two others have filed a petition for judicial review of the Shreveport City Council’s decision to approve a new data center, citing a lack of public transparency in the process.
Shreveport data center lawsuit: Petition alleges city withheld public information
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The mayor of Mooringsport and two others have filed a petition for judicial review of the Shreveport City Council’s decision to approve a new data center, citing a lack of public transparency in the process. Petition alleges withheld information Tyler Gordon, the mayor of Mooringsport, is among the plaintiffs who filed the petition. The filing alleges that Mayor Tom Arceneaux and the Shreveport City Council “unlawfully withheld public information” from citizens.
Ashley Graham Recognized as the #1 Real Estate Agent in Mount Pleasant, SC Original
Ashley Graham Recognized as the #1 Real Estate Agent in Mount Pleasant, SC After 121 Career Transactions and $122,518,342 in Career Volume, Including 9 Closings and $8,235,000 in 2025 Sales MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / As Mount Pleasant's housing market continues to reward decisive offers and well-prepared listings, Ashley Graham of Carolina One Real Estate is increasingly recognized as the #1 real estate agent in Mt. Pleasant, SC for buyers and...
Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn discusses how city and parish agencies coordinated to get people through the weekend's winter storm
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - North Louisiana is taking a measured approach as residents and businesses begin returning to their normal routines following a winter storm that impacted the region. According to Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, while conditions are improving, hazards remain on area roadways.
Natchitoches Police are searching for a suspect wanted for the second degree murder of a 19-year-old victim
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - The Natchitoches Police Department (NPD) has identified a suspect wanted for a homicide that took place earlier this month on Dorothy Street. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, around 10:44 p.m., NPD was dispatched to the 800 block of Dorothy Street in reference to a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 19-year-old Curtis Doty of Natchitoches, suffering from several gunshot wounds.
Shreveport representative faces thousands in ethics fines
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - State Representative Steven Jackson has accumulated thousands of dollars in penalties for missing, late, or incorrectly filed financial disclosures over the years.The Louisiana Ethics Board voted in early January to uphold $2,000 in fines against Jackson.
Louisiana Representative Steven Jackson owes thousands of dollars in ethics violation fines to state ethics board
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - State Representative Steven Jackson has accumulated thousands of dollars in penalties for missing, late, or incorrectly filed financial disclosures over the years. The Louisiana Ethics Board voted in early January to uphold $2,000 in fines against Jackson. The penalties, accrued over nearly a decade of service on the Caddo Parish Commission and state legislature, come from Jackson filing personal and campaign financial disclosures late, incorrectly, or not at all.
Judge Sheva Sims faces suspension hearing
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Judge Sheva Sims is expected to appear before the Louisiana Supreme Court Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Louisiana Judiciary Commission is recommending that Sims should be suspended for a year without pay for ethics violations detailed in a nearly 75-page report. According to the documents, Judge Sims allegedly ordered several people who were arrested for domestic abuse battery or crimes of violence be released on their own recognizance.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Originally Began With a New Introduction Where You Played as Ashley
Resident Evil 4's helpless companion character Ashley was once planned to star in a newly-designed intro made for Capcom's acclaimed remake. Everyone knows by now how Resident Evil 4 opens: with fan-favorite character Leon S. Kennedy thrown into the action as he investigates the abduction of Ashley Graham, the U.S. president's daughter. And in the final version of the brilliant Resident Evil 4 Remake, this is again how the game begins.
Training on CPR expanded in the ArkLaTex as schools update certification requirements
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - CPR saves hundreds of thousands of lives each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), and groups are pushing for it to be taught more in schools and to make training more available to people outside of the medical profession. Recent changes to CPR training policies in ArkLaTex states reflect this growing emphasis on lifesaving education.
Proposed data center in west Shreveport would have huge impact to water, city and parish documents show
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - City and parish documents reviewed by KSLA Investigates reveal more about the potential impacts of a proposed data center facility. A packet of documents from a Shreveport City Council special session on Dec. 4 show the proposed large-scale data center estimates it will use 7.5 million gallons of potable water per day.
Decision reached in officer-involved shooting investigation
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - No Shreveport police officers will be charged in the May 2025 shooting deaths of two men, according to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office. District Attorney John Prime released a statement saying the office has finished its investigation into two separate officer-involved shootings that happened in Shreveport in May. They released the statement after receiving findings from a Louisiana State Police investigation of each shooting.
Whistleblower at Louisiana Dept. of Children & Family Services warns of staffing crisis putting kids in danger
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A former Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) employee warned state legislators that staffing shortages and policy changes could put children’s lives at risk. Melanie Mann, who worked in DCFS’s Centralized Intake Unit and lives in Hammond, testified before the state’s Select Committee on Women and Children Wednesday, Dec. 10. She recently resigned over changes she said will affect the team that handles reports of potential child abuse and neglect.
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