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29-05-2025
- General
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Chief Smith speaks about the city's dropping crime rate
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The police chief discussed his team's efforts to reduce the city's crime rate. Chief Wayne Smith answered questions candidly to during a special, in-depth interview conducted at the newly announced substation site in Cedar Grove neighborhood. Chief Smith stated that under his administration, with the assistance of the city council and Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the city's violent crime rate is decreasing. He said the role of the substation will also help curb crime by creating a safe place for the community and allowing neighbors to get to know their local patrol officers in a friendly way. More Salute the Badge 'The actual building will be right where we are standing now. We are so excited about it because of all the possibilities that it could bring to this community. It will allow us to be more embedded in the community. The officers who will stationed here will be officers that actually work in this surrounding community,' Smith said. Join us next Wednesday night on Fox 33 at 9 p.m. and NBC 6 at 10 p.m. to watch the in-depth Salute the Badge story of Chief Smith, how he brought crime down in the City of Shreveport, his law enforcement background, and how he's training the next generation of officers to tackle a new frontier of community policing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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ArtBreak Got Talent Show recap
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Schools showcased its best young performers during an exciting show Saturday night at the ArtBreak Got Talent Show. More than 14 finalists qualified from area schools. The students left their nerves backstage and brought vocal power and confidence to the stage. KTAL/KMSS sponsors the 2025 ArtBreak Got Talent Show. The hosts for the night were Fox 33 Anchor Alexandra Meachum and reporter Myriam Samake. The performances wowed the audience. Chai Gray-Garrison, an 8th grader from Evangel Christian Academy, won Best of Show for her performance of 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone. Chiaralou Garrett, a second grader from South Highlands Elementary, won the People's Choice award for her rendition of 'Naughty' from Matilda the Musical. More Local News Violet Ogea, a 5th grader from A.C. Steere Elementary, won the Elementary Division for singing 'Rise Up' by Andra Day. Tessa Atkins, a 6th grader from Caddo Middle Magnet, won the Middle School Division for her dance to 'Cradles' by Sub Urban. Ishmael Swiney, an 11th grader from Captain Shreve High School, won the High School Division for singing 'The Beautiful Ones' by Prince. Each winner took home cash prizes. Miss Gray-Garrison won an expense-paid trip for a family of four to a front-of-the-line 'America's Got Talent' audition on behalf of NBC 6 and Fox 33's General Manager Mark McKay. He said all the students were winners for their exceptional talents and congratulated them all. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
