Thursday, May 24 2012 8:04 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:04:42 GMT
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bud is nearly a hurricane and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:23:28 GMT
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues. More >>
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues Wednesday. More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
The Shreveport father convicted last week in the death of his infant son will spend life in prison.
Grady Earl Thornton, 22, was convicted last week by a Caddo Parish jury of second degree murder in the death of three-month-old Terrell Thornton in July of 2008.
Today, Thornton was sentenced to life in prison at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.
Judge Scott Crichton pronounced the sentence in Caddo District Court shortly after 3 p.m.
Prior to issuing the sentence, Judge Crichton denied a defense motion seeking a modification in the charge. Thornton agreed to waive the 24-hour waiting period following the judge's ruling on the motion.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:23:59 GMT
(RNN) Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc. and banks who were underwriters for the social network, including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook'sMore >>
Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc., and banks who were underwriters for the social network - including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook's initial public offering, Reuters reports.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:42:54 GMT
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget andMore >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it.More >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it. (5/22/12)More >>
Congratulations to KSLA News 12's Tracy Clemons, who tied the knot Saturday afternoon, exchanging vows with Jessyca Davis at the Scottish Rite Temple in Shreveport.More >>
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Sentenced to life in prison: Grady Earl Thornton, 22 (Courtesy: Shreveport Police Department)
Terrell Thornton (Courtesy: Ursula Brantley)
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