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Monday, March 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a 3‐alarm fire at Pratt Industries in The Port of Caddo/Bossier on Saturday night as strong winds made it hard to control 2.5 acres of burning paper bales—about 9,500 tons—with over 100 firefighters from many units on scene and plans to stay at the site for at least 48 hours. KTBS
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a fire at the vacant Villa Norté Apartments on the 1600 block of Fullerton Street on Saturday afternoon (March 15), where 26 firefighters and 13 units quickly controlled the blaze while one firefighter sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at Club Haze (Texas Street) early Saturday left two people dead and two injured, and police are still looking for a suspect. KTBS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows the median home listing price in Caddo Parish rose 9.6% to $213,900 in February from $195,250 in January—homes averaged 1,747 square feet at $114 per square foot. The number of new listings fell 28.6% from the previous year while properties stayed on the market for a median of 80 days. Shreveport Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS women's basketball lost to Huntington (64-56) in the first round of the NAIA Tournament on a neutral court in Hastings, Neb., ending a 22-game win streak. The LSUS men's team also fell in an opening-round game in Georgetown (92-78) as Georgetown hit 60 percent of its field goals. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ On Saturday, Wossman Wildcats beat Bossier Bearkats 50–44 in the state championship game at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Wossman took advantage of Bossier mistakes — 17 turnovers with six in the final period — to secure their 12th straight win. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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Inaugural 4 On Fern Race
A new 4-mile race event featuring a flat course through the South Highlands neighborhood, offering cash prizes and awards to participants.
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Eli Young Band Concert
The Eli Young Band will perform live at the Louisiana Grandstand in Shreveport.
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Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
Josh Johnson will perform live as part of The Flowers Tour at The Strand Theatre in Shreveport.
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Open House at 6843 Honey Creek Lane
1-3 p.m. — Shreveport Property — $365,000 — Discover this charming home featuring 5 acres, a pond, and a spacious workshop ready for your next adventure.
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
8-9 a.m. | American Rose Center | $15 | Network with industry partners while enjoying breakfast and learning about local programs.
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Nolan Taylor Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Louisiana Grandstand — Tickets include all taxes and fees — Experience the return of Nolan Taylor to this legendary listening room.
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Wizard of Oz Ballet
2:30 p.m. — Auditorium — Tickets start at $38 — Experience the magical journey of Dorothy and her friends in this enchanting ballet performance.
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Dance His High Praise
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Affordable tickets available — Experience an uplifting evening of dance and praise at a local venue.
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Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
7-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an outrageous new comedy featuring the beloved Golden Girls as they navigate a wild new chapter in their lives.
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