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Lung cancer patients keep "lighting up"

A new study reveals nearly 20-percent of lung cancer patients keep smoking, even though it may jeopardize their recovery. Researchers report nearly one in five diagnosed with lung cancer continue to light up.

Police catch man selling stolen bow and arrow set

Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a man for stealing a competition bow and arrow set and attempting to sell it to undercover detectives, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Crime victims’ rights week to be recognized in Caddo Parish

A ceremony to kick off National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Northwest Louisiana Technical College auditorium at 2010 North Market Street in Shreveport.

Bossier sheriff will not seek re-election

Longtime Bossier Parish Sheriff Larry Deen announced he will not seek re-election for the position this Fall.

Friend of Shreveport family arrested for sexual conduct with kids

A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo deputies today for improper sexual conduct with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Two arrested for attempted murder

Shreveport Police responded to a call that shots were fired at Fulton and Wallace Wednesday around 9:00 p.m. Shortly after the call, police were told that a shooting victim had been brought into a local hospital.

Police search for suspect in Tuesday night shooting

A late night shooting leaves one man in the hospital and a suspect still on the loose.

Haughton drug dealer busted after selling to undercover agent

A Narcotics unit took a Keithville man into custody Tuesday during a drug bust on Dogwood Trail in Haughton.

Plain Dealing man arrested after trying to sell dog for drugs

A Plain Dealing man was arrested after he tried to sell the family dog for drugs.

LOPA, Willis-Knighton encourage donor registration

Hospitals across Louisiana are participating in National Donate Life Month in April.  Willis-Knighton Health System and the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) are hoping to raise awareness about the need for donor registration in Sh