Jonathan McCall

Jan 28, 2025 | ktbs.com | Jonathan McCall

SHREVEPORT, La. - Early in their investigation after the murder of Billy Jamison, Shreveport police say two names quickly popped up on their radar.  "We had some suspects' names right from the very beginning," said Cpl. Chris Bordelon, with Shreveport Police. The two names, brothers Kelvin and Larry Lewis.  “Our detectives worked this case for 72 hours straight and had to vet a lot of information,” says Bordelon.

Jan 14, 2025 | ktbs.com | Jonathan McCall

AUSTIN - Immigration, cannabis and education bills are expected to keep Texas lawmakers busy when the 89th Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday in Austin. Since November’s filing period began, more than 2500 bills have been filed by lawmakers.  Some of the proposals include pay raises for some state workers, including teachers.  “I think one of the biggest topics is going to be school vouchers. We saw that fight play out last legislative session,” says Texas Tribute Political Reporter James Barragan.

Nov 20, 2024 | ktbs.com | Jonathan McCall

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Time is ticking for Louisianians to get the federally mandated REAL ID. With less than six months to go until a federally mandated deadline, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Security Administration held a news conference Wednesday at Shreveport Regional Airport to urge people to not wait until the last minute. “We still have more than a million people who are still not compliant.

Oct 23, 2024 | ktbs.com | Jonathan McCall

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith is confident that some of SPD workers will move to temporary locations before the end of the year, as part of an extensive renovation project of its longtime headquarters on Texas Avenue. Smith providing an update to the Shreveport City Council during the public safety committee hearing on Tuesday. “I think three-fourths of the workers will be moved before the end of the year,” Smith told KTBS.

Aug 29, 2024 | 12news.com | Jonathan McCall

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Federal prosecutors have arrested six people in connection to a so-called “tourist burglary” ring  According to federal court records, organized groups of thieves would visit the United States on tourist visits. During the visits, they would break into homes, steal from businesses and commit other financial crimes.