Rachael Thomas

Denham Springs

Writer at West Wales Chronicle

Digital Content Manager at KSLA-TV (Shreveport, LA)

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs 1,155 bills into law

4 days ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

AUSTIN (KSLA) - The State of Texas has 1,155 new laws after Governor Greg Abbott signed them following the conclusion of the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The governor also vetoed 26 bills. A special session, which is set to begin Monday, July 21, has also been called by the governor. “Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Gov. Abbott.
5 arrested for killing of Shreveport teen & girlfriend in Arlington, Texas

1 week ago | ksla.com | Amia Lewis |Rachael Thomas

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the 2024 killing of a Shreveport teen in Arlington, Texas. According to CBS, five people are being charged with capital murder in connection with the double shooting that left Dayton Allen, 19, of Shreveport, and his girlfriend, Alexis Tyler, 18, dead.
2 men, one reportedly drunk, arrested for firing guns in neighborhood, leading police on chase

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Two men have been arrested by the Shreveport Police Department after a chase with officers. Police say around 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, officers were sent out to the Highland neighborhood after getting multiple calls about gunshots being fired. CRIME IN THE ARKLATEXWhen officers got there, they reportedly found shell casings in the street and got a description of the car believed to be involved. While searching the area, officers head more gunshots nearby, officials say.
LSU Shreveport men's baseball coach named Skip Bertman Coach of the Year

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KSLA) - After his team’s historic NAIA National Championship win, LSU Shreveport men’s baseball head coach, Brad Neffendorf, has been named the 2025 Skip Bertman Coach of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation (CBF). The LSUS Pilots played a perfect 59-0 season, with 47 regular season wins and 30 wins in the Red River Athletic Conference.
Speaker Mike Johnson's team puts up billboard against Bernie Sanders ahead of rally in Shreveport

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Bernie Sanders is visiting Shreveport Saturday, June 21. Ahead of his visit, a billboard from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s team appeared in the city. The billboard, located on I-20 W, says “No thanks, Bernie. We’ll pass on socialism and a $1,300 tax increase. #OneBigBeautifulBill”The billboard also says at the bottom that it was paid for by Mike Johnson for Louisiana. KSLA reached out to Johnson’s team Friday, June 20 for a statement about why the billboard was put up.
Marshall celebrates Juneteenth with freedom walk event

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas |Payton Manuel

MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - The City of Marshall held a freedom walk Thursday, June 19 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. The walk, sponsored by Wiley University, began at 8 a.m. at the historic Harrison County courthouse on W Houston Street. Enslaved people were once bought and sold on the steps of this courthouse. But now, descendants of those slaves walk the same steps in freedom. The walk was organized by the Marshall-Harrison County Juneteenth Committee.
DixieMaze in Shreveport closing after 26 years in business

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The DixieMaze in Shreveport is closing after 26 years in business. The closure announcement was made on Facebook Wednesday, June 18. This fall will be the last season for the maze, owners said. The closure is happening because the owners are retiring and transitioning to a new chapter in life, the post says.
Let the Good Times Roll festival celebrating Juneteenth starts Friday

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas |Joliyah Daughtry

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The 38th Annual Let the Good Times Roll festival celebrating Juneteenth kicks off Friday, June 20 in downtown Shreveport. This year, there’s also a special gospel celebration scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Morning Star Baptist Church (5340 Jewella Ave.). Artists at this year’s festival include:Too $hortLeela JamesHd4presidentJeter JonesBig Pokey BearKeith Frankand more!The festival will be held in downtown Shreveport at Festival Plaza through Sunday, June 22.
Minden police officer charged with simple criminal damage to property while on administrative leave

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

MINDEN, La. (KSLA) - An officer with the Minden Police Department who was already on administrative leave for a separate issue has been arrested, the chief confirms. Chief Jared McIver says the officer in question, Lt. Christopher Hammontree, is charged with criminal damage to property, and that the incident happened while the officer was already on paid administrative leave for a separate incident. The chief would not say why the officer was put on leave in the first place.
Fire crews respond to RV on fire on I-20 near Texas/Louisiana state line

1 week ago | ksla.com | Rachael Thomas

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - Fire crews responded to a large RV fire on I-20 Wednesday afternoon (June 18). The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on I-20 near the Texas/Louisiana state line. LATEST NEWS FROM KSLAOfficials say an RV caught fire in the eastbound lane of the interstate. Both lanes were blocked for quite some time. No word yet on possible injuries. Copyright 2025 KSLA. All rights reserved.

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