JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A search for two Louisiana girls who were abducted after their mother was killed has ended tragically in Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the suspect at the center of an Amber Alert, Daniel Callahan, was captured on Boozier Drive in Jackson after a chase. According to Wade, 4-year-old Erin Brunett was found deceased in a wooded area. Her sister, 6-year-old Jalie Brunett, was taken to a Jackson hospital for treatment. The Jackson police chief said there was evidence of possible human trafficking at the location on Boozier Drive, including small animal c ..read more

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Mosquito control units in Bossier Parish are working to combat the spike in mosquitoes caused by the recent rains. They have several tips on how to protect yourself during the summer. Recent rainfall left standing water in ditches and other areas, providing ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. The Bossier Parish Police Jury is working to protect residents from the mosquitoes and health risks that accompany them, such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika. Mosquito spraying in Bossier Parish (Source: Bossier Parish Police Jury ..read more

Related Video: Body camera footage from Fayetteville police shows John R. Tyson's arrest in November 2022. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Tyson Foods' chief financial officer John R. Tyson was arrested on Thursday on multiple charges including DWI and careless driving. John Tyson, 34 (Courtesy: Washington County Detention Center) Tyson, 34, was booked into the Washington County Detention Center around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday on DWI, careless driving, and improper turn charges. He was released at 10:41 a.m. on a $1,105 bond. Tyson Foods released the following statement on his arrest: "We are aw ..read more

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A narcotics operation led to the arrest of five people, according to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. The operation involving CPSO Narcotics, probation and parole, youth services, and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services happened on June 10 when a warrant was served at 1520 Magnolia Avenue, Shreveport. Two juveniles were removed from the home by DCFS, and five adults were arrested for various alleged offenses. Five firearms were retrieved during a search of the residence, including a fully automatic Glock with a high-capacity magazine, a stol ..read more

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) -  Today will be the eighth consecutive day without rain over most of the ArkLaTex.  That streak will continue through the weekend as temperatures get hotter.  The chance of rain then returns next week with a potential tropical threat on the horizon.   Tomorrow's Forecast Temperatures Thursday morning were quite pleasant by mid-June standards as lows dipped into the low to middle 60s.  We still have some relatively dry air in place so we will likely dip back into the 60s Thursday night.  Expect the warming trend that began today to ..read more

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Calling all artists! Shreve Memorial Library is giving teens and adults the chance to hone their art skills with workshops led by local artists this summer. These workshops are open to artists of all skill levels and are free to attend. Supplies will be provided, so all you need is to go have fun. There are workshops available for both teens and adults. See below to find which ones are right for you. Teens are invited to the "Art with Eric Francis" workshops offered at multiple branches between June 13 to July 20. Francis is a lifelong artist, teacher, videographe ..read more

(THE HILL) - The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online. The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system over the next several months, with a certain number of applications accepted each day. The beta program launched Wednesday. The online system will open during a midday window daily and will close once the maximum number of applications are submitted, the State Department said. The department has not said how many applications it will accept each month. The Hill reached out to the depar ..read more

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV)—Traffic on part of I-30 will change as soon as next week as the contractor prepares for the next phase of widening the interstate from four lanes to six. Crews will remove and replace a portion of the eastbound interstate bridge across the railroad and build about 4,000 feet of the new eastbound lanes during this phase. I-30 widening project in Texarkana (Source: Texas Department of Transportation) The Texas Department of Transportation said they will shift both lanes of I-30 mainline traffic in Texarkana to the frontage road at the State Line Ave. exit. Drivers wi ..read more

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The City of Natchitoches announced its third annual free Juneteenth celebration headlined by Zydeko legend Chris Ardoin and is said to promise a day full of food, music, and more. This Saturday, June 15th, the city shares the all-day event will kick off the festivities at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center from 10:00 AM until noon, with a Celebrity Juneteenth Basketball Tournament including future leaders and first responders. They share that there will be a 3-point contest and performances by Glam Dolls and Weaver Elites. (Source: City of Natchitoches ..read more

CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The trial is underway for a man charged with the murder of 13-year-old Landry Anglin in South Highlands during an incident described by prosecutors as a rolling shootout in May 2022. After three days of jury selection, prosecutors will present the state's case against 25-year-old Kenmiccael Ray, who is charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of illegal use of a weapon from a vehicle. The fatal shooting happened on May 1, 2022, as the teen sat inside her grandparent's home on Fairfield Ave. Ray and another man, who is also charged with illega ..read more