KTAL-TV (Shreveport, LA)

KTAL-TV is a television station with virtual channel 6 and UHF digital channel 15, affiliated with NBC. It serves the Shreveport area in Louisiana and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region. Uniquely, it is licensed in Texarkana, Texas, making it the only major network affiliate in its market that is based outside of Louisiana. The station is part of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which also manages Fox affiliate KMSS-TV (channel 33) and MyNetworkTV affiliate KSHV-TV (channel 48) through shared services agreements with Marshall Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting. KTAL's main studios are situated on North Market Street, just north of Downtown Shreveport, with a secondary location at Central Mall in downtown Texarkana, easily accessible from I-30. The station's transmitter is located in Vivian, Louisiana.

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#291713

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#80189

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Kittens Thistle and Freesia looking for loving homes

18 hours ago | ktalnews.com | Mata Drain

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – This week’s Pet of the Week features not one—but two adorable kittens from Animal Services. Thistle and Freesia are young, playful, and ready to be adopted into loving, permanent homes. Both kittens are social, active, and would thrive in any indoor environment where they can receive plenty of attention. While they’re not bonded and can be adopted separately, they would also make a great pair for a home looking to adopt two companions.
Philadelphia SDA Church to host free clothing giveaway in Shreveport

21 hours ago | ktalnews.com | Mata Drain

A local church is inviting the community to come out for a day of giving, health, and fun. Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church is hosting a Community Clothing Giveaway on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of 3401 Greenwood Road. The event is open to the public and will offer free clothing for men, women, boys, and girls. In addition to gently used apparel, attendees can enjoy free nachos, blood pressure checks, and a bounce house for kids.
Black Horse Health, A New Heights-Area Health and Wellness Facility, Welcomes Its First Clients

1 day ago | ktalnews.com

Black Horse Health Entry Area One of Black Horse Health's Common Areas Black Horse Health Backyard & Pool Area HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Black Horse Health (711 E. 20th), a new, state-of-the-art facility offering integrative treatment and wellness therapies, announced that it has formally begun treating clients as of Monday, April 28. Located in the Heights in an extensively renovated residential property acquired in 2023 that spans nearly 10,000 ...
First judge approves Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

1 day ago | ktalnews.com | Zach Schonfeld |Rebecca Beitsch

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump can invoke the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to remove Tren de Aragua members but determined the administration has provided insufficient notice before carrying out the deportations. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines’s ruling contrasts with several other federal judges who have ruled Trump illegally invoked the wartime statute.
Children invited to explore glass art, science, and history in Shreveport

2 days ago | ktalnews.com | Dominique Woods

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A glassblowing summer camp for children will be held in Shreveport. Children ages six and older will observe a live demonstration that includes science, art, physics, and history. Afterward, each child will create one of five glass pieces: an ornament, a small heart, a flower, a leaf, or a feather. The glass must cool overnight so the projects will be ready for pickup the next day.
More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso

2 days ago | ktalnews.com | Wilson McMakin

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed more than 100 people, mostly soldiers, an aid worker and local residents said Monday. The attack on several locations, including a military base and the long besieged strategic town of Djibo, occurred early Sunday, said an aid worker actively involved in dialogues in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit communities. A student from the area said her father was among those killed.
LSU Shreveport encouraging children to explore their passions

2 days ago | ktalnews.com | Dominique Woods

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — LSU in Shreveport will host summer camps to empower children to explore their passions. According to the press release, LSUS youth camp programs will offer early educational experiences in college pathways and various career fields through hands-on activities. LSUS will provide over 35 campuses where students can explore subjects such as engineering, digital media, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and much more.
Monster Trucks Maniac bring big stunts to Shreveport

2 days ago | ktalnews.com | Dominique Woods

Shreveport, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — If you enjoy big wheels, look no further. Monster Trucks Mania is coming to Shreveport. The event will include monster trucks, freestyle motocross, a pit party with the drivers, kids’ power wheel races, fun zones, and the Globe of Death. The Globe of Death is an impressive spectacle in which motorcycles ride inside a mesh sphere, performing stunts both vertically and horizontally.
Modi says India has only paused military action after it and Pakistan stop firing at each other

2 days ago | ktalnews.com | Rajesh Roy

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has only “paused” its military action and will “retaliate on its own terms” if there is any future terror attack on the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday in his first public comments since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire over the weekend.
Residents in Webster Parish invited outside for a spring paddle

3 days ago | ktalnews.com | Dominique Woods

WEBSTER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — An event designed for outdoor enthusiasts is coming to Webster Parish. The Paddle Webster event invites everyone to join a five-mile adventure on Lake Bistineau, whether you wish to kayak, canoe, or pirogue. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. Kayak rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your kayak, please contact Ouachita Paddle and Provisions at (318)-732-9533.