TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) - Crews will close the I-30W interchange in Texarkana on Wednesday night as they perform repairs. The outside lane of I-30 between Summerhill Rd. and Cowhorm Creek and between University Ave. and Kings Hwy. will be closed from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. The I-30W to I-369S/US 59S ramp will also be closed. Drivers traveling to I-369S/US 59S can exit at Exit 219/University Ave. Travel the westbound frontage road to University Ave. Then, take the westbound to eastbound U-turn bridge to the eastbound frontage road, which will lead you to the I-369S/US 59S entrance ramp. The w ..read more

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A major accident occurred involving an SUV, and mobile home resulted in serious injuries on the 5100 Block of East Texas Street. According to the City of Bossier, at approximately 1 p.m., an 84-year-old male driver of an SUV pulled in front of a mobile home driven by a 61-year-old male. The crash caused a major accident resulting in both drivers being transported to the hospital. Bossier City noted the 84-year-old was transported to Ochsner LSUS with serious but stable injuries, and the 61-year-old was transported to Willis-Knighton with minor injuries. They rep ..read more

FOUKE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS)—According to local legend, something lurks in the dark in Fouke, Ark. This weekend, tourists will flock to the community, curious to tour the area and possibly catch a glimpse of the famed 'Fouke Monster.' Many people have claimed to have seen the monster over the years, and a movie about it brought the legend to national attention. 'Creature' Attacked, Victim Says, (Source: Arkansas Gazette, May 4, 1971, Newspapers.com, public domain) Each year, the town hosts the Fouke Monster Festival, where you can catch a showing of the movie, take guided bus tours, hear the legend ..read more

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) -  The ArkLaTex is about to enter another very active period of weather with strong to severe storms containing heavy rain.  Two potential rounds of severe weather are expected.  The first late Friday for some & the second late Sunday for all.    Severe Weather Risk in the week ahead Potential storm timing: It still appears that two rather strong disturbances will bring the threat of severe storms with heavy rain to the ArkLaTex.  The Storm Prediction Center indicates a slight severe weather risk for mainly the northwestern thi ..read more

(The Hill) — The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights and to share baggage, change, or cancellation fees upfront. “Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them - without having to ask,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.  “Today’s announcements will require airlines to both provide passengers better information about costs before ticket purchase, and promptly provide c ..read more

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For Tonette Scott, affectionately known as "Diva" to her grandchildren, March 6, 2024, marked an extraordinary day as three of her six children welcomed newborns into the world. The remarkable event saw Tonette dashing down the hospital corridors at Willis Knighton South between her daughters, Raighan Scott, and Tatyana Simmons, and occasionally FaceTiming her son Aubrey Scott, whose partner was in labor at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Tonette, now a grandmother to ten grandchildren in one day, expressed her gratitude for the safe and healthy deliveries ..read more

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