Animals

The first group of nine chimpanzees from the New Iberia Research Center in south Louisiana has arrived at Chimp Haven in Keithville -- and another seven will be there tomorrow.

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We should find out today if Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover will respond to a request from the City Council for a written explanation about why he has not agreed to accept funding from the Red River Waterway Commission for a proposed dog park on the Shreveport Riverfront.

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Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It's significantly more cute, with and causes zero

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Happy December 21st, ladies and gents! It's a fine, fine day due to three very important factors-- the world hasn't ended yet and it's Friday. Jackpot! What makes today even greater though is that it's the Winter Solstice, AKA the time when days finally start getting longer. It's exciting, trust us.

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National Institutes of Health agrees to send 113 former research chimpanzees from New Iberia Research Center in Lafayette to Chimp Haven to retire.

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A pre-dawn fire in Bossier City has heavily damaged a house in the 4100 block of Parkway Drive and killed several dogs.

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A trip to find a Christmas tree turned into a potential disaster for young Peyton Myrick.

The two-year-old's grandfather had taken the boy to find the perfect tree on a 300 acre plot of family land in Clover, South Carolina when they got separated and, suddenly, Peyton was nowhere to be found.

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After a neck and neck online competition, President Obama today granted pardon to two turkeys, Cobbler and Gobbler. Cobbler, who likes eating cranberries and listening to Carly Simon, narrowly beat out Gobbler, the corn-eating turkey who loves bluegrass

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Something new runs in conjunction with tomorrow's Chimpanzee Discovery Day at Chimp Haven. It's a Fall Festival, and features all sorts of fun activities, food, live music and ways to give back to the sanctuary.

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Has your little one been asking for a pony? You might have a chance to get him or her one...if the owner of a Shetland doesn't come forward soon.

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