Madison Edwards

Brooklyn

Multimedia Journalist at KTBS-TV (Shreveport, LA)

Multimedia Journalist at KPXJ 21 (Shreveport, LA)

Articles

Bienville Parish School Board may remove superintendent

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

ARCADIA, La. - The Bienville Parish School Board is considering removing its superintendent following the conclusion of a months-long investigation. During a board meeting Thursday evening, members went into executive session to review the findings before quickly adopting seven charges against Superintendent Byron Lyons. The adopted charges were not disclosed to the public during or after the meeting.
Body of infant found in Shreveport linked to funeral home in Dallas

1 week ago | channel3000.com | Madison Edwards

Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) -- Shreveport police say the body of a stillborn infant was found mixed in with laundry at a local uniform cleaning facility on Wednesday. "We are very well accustomed to working homicides in Shreveport, but this is a different set of circumstances, one that I can't say we've ever seen before," said Cpl. Chris Bordelon.
Body of infant found in Shreveport linked to funeral home in Dallas

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport police say the body of a stillborn infant was found mixed in with laundry at a local uniform cleaning facility on Wednesday. "We are very well accustomed to working homicides in Shreveport, but this is a different set of circumstances, one that I can't say we've ever seen before," said Cpl. Chris Bordelon.
Local Caddo tribe seeks federal recognition

2 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

SHREVEPORT, La. - A Native American tribe with roots in Northwest Louisiana is turning to local government leaders for help in its pursuit of federal recognition. The Adai Caddo Indian Nation is currently recognized by Louisiana, but not by the federal government. State recognition means a tribe can receive local benefits, but federal recognition creates a direct relationship with the U.S. government and opens the door to federal funding, healthcare and legal protections.
G-Unit Studios representative acknowledges Shreveport’s support

3 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

SHREVEPORT, La. - Negotiations between the city of Shreveport and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit Studios advanced in April when the city leased the former Stageworks building to the production company. Jackson visited the city last week to give city leaders a tour of his properties and lay out economic development plans, according to studio representative Orville Hall.
Town Hall draws concerned crowd in Shreveport

3 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

SHREVEPORT, La. - Northwest Louisiana residents made their voices heard at the latest statewide Town Hall meeting tour hosted by 10,000 Women Louisiana and Indivisible North Louisiana Thursday at Grace united Methodist Church. Nearly 200 people attended while 25 spoke to Louisiana's Congressional delegation represented by pictures in chairs. Though the members were invited, none were able to attend.
Victim's family speaks out before 1995 serial killer's execution

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Madison Edwards

By Madison EdwardsClick here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana ( KTBS) - A serial killer has sat on death row for nearly 30 years in Florida after he took the life of his last victim in Bossier City. Glen Rogers is being executed Thursday in Florida but was never prosecuted in Louisiana for the murder of Andy Lou Jiles Sutton. Known as the "Casanova Killer" for his charm and manipulation, Rogers was sentenced to death for the murder of Tina Marie Cribs.
Victim's family speaks out before 1995 serial killer's execution

3 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

BOSSIER CITY, La. - A serial killer has sat on death row for nearly 30 years in Florida after he took the life of his last victim in Bossier City. Glen Rogers is being executed Thursday in Florida but was never prosecuted in Louisiana for the murder of Andy Lou Jiles Sutton. Known as the "Casanova Killer" for his charm and manipulation, Rogers was sentenced to death for the murder of Tina Marie Cribs.
Film Prize Jr. highlights student filmmakers at ArtBreak 2025

1 month ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

SHREVEPORT, La. - The next generation of Louisiana filmmakers shared their stories at the Film Prize Jr. Festival at ArtBreak 2025 this weekend in downtown Shreveport. Middle school, high school and home schooled students gathered crews together to write, produce, direct and star in their own student films.
Kegs and Corks Festival offers tastes of local breweries

1 month ago | ktbs.com | Madison Edwards

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