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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over the weekend, PBR star Colby Yates judged a mechanical bull riding contest at the PBR Bar of Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City and rated nine riders on their body control—he said controlling a bull is a tough feat. The casino plans to host similar contests every few months—bringing live music from the Clay Logan Band.  Shreveport Times

CRIME NEWS

  • Today, Louisiana will execute convicted killer Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas—marking the first use of this method in the state while Alabama remains the only other state to have used it.  The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
  • Shreveport police responded just before 2:30 a.m. today to reports of gunshots on Grimmett Drive—finding a man with multiple non-life-threatening injuries who was taken to a local hospital while the investigation continues.  KSLA
  • The Shreveport Police Department is asking for help to find 83-year-old Jimmie Christian, last seen on Monday in the 2000 block of Horton Avenue as he drove his 2006 white Toyota Camry (he is 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has hazel eyes and grey hair on the sides).  KTBS
  • Shreveport police are investigating a Saturday morning downtown shooting that left four people shot—two were pronounced dead at Ochsner LSU Health and two are expected to recover—with investigators asking anyone with information to come forward.  The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate

EDUCATION NEWS

  • LSUS will host a career fair on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where more than 100 organizations will meet with students and alumni from local colleges (including LSUS, Centenary, and other schools) to offer full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities (covering industries like healthcare, education, and government).  Shreveport Bossier Journal

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Mayor Tom Arceneaux praised the Shreveport Fire Department for their heroic response to a three-alarm fire at Pratt Industries on March 15—firefighters led by Chief Clarence Reese, Jr. and over 100 firemen from neighboring agencies worked quickly to control the blaze. The fire started when bales of paper and cardboard ignited in windy conditions and threatened nearly 9,500 tons of material.  Shreveport Bossier Journal
  • Louisiana residents must update their driver's licenses to a REAL ID starting May 7 to fly domestically and access federal facilities. They can visit Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles or Express OMV locations in Shreveport or Bossier during regular business hours—Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Shreveport Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • Eli Young Band Concert

    The Eli Young Band will perform live at the Louisiana Grandstand in Shreveport.

    Fri, 3/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    6-7 p.m. — Scottish Rite Temple — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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