Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Shreveport.
On March 15, a three-alarm fire at Pratt Industries at The Port burned 2.5 acres, injured one firefighter and required over 100 firefighters to battle high winds, with Pratt reopening Sunday under careful surveillance and the Port funding temporary housing for Station 20— a move to boost future response times.
Two men (JaCorey Fuller, 28, and Noah Penn, 24) were fatally shot in downtown Shreveport near Club Haze on Texas Street over the weekend; Fuller died shortly after arriving at Ochsner LSU Health hospital and Penn died hours later as police continued investigating the shooting.
Emergency crews responded to a fatal wreck Tuesday morning near Milam and Hearne — the car struck a telephone pole and the female driver died — and police advised drivers to avoid the area.
The Shreveport Police Department is searching for runaway juvenile Mariah Hill, 17, who was last seen last Tuesday in the 8800 block of Melanie Lane wearing a white t-shirt and black and blue joggers—she is 5’2” tall and weighs about 165 pounds.
Centenary College formed the first women's flag football team in North Louisiana — the team will play its first tournament in Austin and host a free football clinic on March 29 for girls 12 and up.
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.
Eli Young Band Concert
The Eli Young Band will perform live at the Louisiana Grandstand in Shreveport.
Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
Josh Johnson will perform live as part of The Flowers Tour at The Strand Theatre in Shreveport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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