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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several restaurants in the Shreveport-Bossier area closed in 2024, impacting the local food scene. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Shreveport's 2024 saw transformative bond elections, strategic battles against blight, the impactful arrival of 50 Cent, and ongoing budget challenges. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Fireworks sales in Shreveport experience an increase as New Year's Eve approaches, with the city setting specific legal hours for fireworks use. KTBS
- ➤ The Department of Water and Sewerage of Shreveport advises residents on necessary precautions to protect plumbing from freezing temperatures. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana appoints Greg Hinton, a familiar face in Shreveport-Bossier, as VP of finance, aiming for a successful launch with a $270-million makeover and a high-profile inaugural entertainment lineup for its 2025 opening. Shreveport Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport extends the 2024 property tax payment deadline by 15 days without penalties or interest to aid taxpayers. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ CPSO's Tax Department extends its hours to accommodate residents on New Year's Eve. Shreveport Bossier Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Professional fisherman Nick LeBrun shares his journey of overcoming addiction and infidelity to rebuild his life and marriage through faith, underscoring the impermanence of worldly achievements compared to spiritual fulfillment. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Blankenship, serving as both the men's and women's basketball coach at LSUS, leads both teams to a strong season start, boasting a combined record of 17-3. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Kyle Blankenship, LSUS men's basketball coach, received the Sportsperson of the Year honor after leading both the men's and women's teams to the NAIA Tournament, highlighting an exceptional coaching achievement. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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T.I.E. - Alcohol Addiction Support Meeting
This event provides information and resources for individuals seeking Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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CAPM Certification Classroom Training in Shreveport, LA
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