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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local nonprofits, Shreveport Green and Keep Bossier Beautiful, will host a Double-City Wide Cleanup on April 12 from 8:00 a.m. until noon at Fair Grounds Field in Shreveport where teams will compete for cash prizes by collecting litter and aluminum cans and may also recycle unwanted electronics at designated drop off areas. Teams that collect the most cans will win an extra prize and keep proceeds while volunteers receive a branded t-shirt, trash bags, and protective gear—details that build on last year’s effort which removed 27,242 lbs of litter. KTAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Utilities, headquartered in Louisiana, announced Tuesday, April 1 that it acquired CenterPoint Energy’s three regulated natural gas local distribution companies serving Louisiana and Mississippi—covering about 12,000 miles of pipeline and 380,000 customers. The company said it will improve operations, create jobs and plans to complete the purchase of Entergy’s companies in New Orleans and Baton Rouge this summer—ensuring reliable service remains uninterrupted. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its April 15 meeting, the Caddo Parish School Board will consider closing two schools and merging others, as Chief Operations Officer Patrick Greer outlined proposals that include Willis Knighton Hospital System buying the Queensborough Elementary building. Greer explained that Queensborough may close after this academic year with students rezoned to J.S. Clark Academy while Blanchard Elementary may merge with Donnie Bickham Middle School and the 81st Street Early Childhood Education Center could combine with Atkins Elementary after the 2025-26 school year. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today a severe weather alert is in effect for scattered storms in the ArkLaTex that may produce hail, strong winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes—storms are expected to form by mid-morning and intensify in the afternoon and early evening—and residents are advised to monitor local updates closely. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Fire Department has launched a hiring process for its 76th firefighter class using a mass text & email system called EverBridge to notify applicants with recent Louisiana State Firefighter Civil Service exam scores. Applicants without current contact details may still apply as their names will be verified against state records, and applications will be accepted until April 18 at midnight. KTBS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry blamed 'far left liberals' for the failure of four constitutional amendments when voters in New Orleans rejected them by large margins on March 29. Analysts said a wide range of groups united to oppose the proposals—casting a strong vote against the governor’s plan. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ The state’s Department of Transportation completed paving from Stoner Avenue to Kings Highway on Youree Drive. The contractor is now removing old asphalt between Kings Highway and Southfield Road—drivers may face lane closures as work continues, with the full project finishing in late June. KSLA
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department Youth Services Bureau will host the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign kickoff on April 4 at 11 a.m. at the Caddo Parish Juvenile Courthouse at 1830 Spring St to support National Child Abuse Prevention Month; the event will invite the public, local officials, and community partners to join in raising awareness about child abuse prevention. Shreveport Bossier Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Willis Knighton Health in Shreveport opened a new Nuclear Oncology Department on Monday — the first in the region — to improve cancer treatment with advanced imaging tools. The $7-million expansion adds a second PET/CT scanner and Louisiana’s first GE HealthCare StarGuide SPECT/CT system to help target cancer cells more precisely. Shreveport Times
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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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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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Young Life's Fun-In-The-Sun Run 5k
8:00-10:15 a.m. — Young Life — Entry fee unknown — Participate in a vibrant community run to benefit camp experiences for local kids.
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PMP Certification Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Hotel Shreveport Louisiana — $1599 — Transform your project management skills with 32 hours of hands-on training and certification preparation.
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Shreveport Blues Festival
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Brookshire Grocery Arena — Enjoy soulful blues performances at the 17th Annual Shreveport Blues Festival.
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Taco Wars Festival
Taco Wars — Daytime — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Entry TBA — Experience the Ark-La-Tex's biggest taco festival featuring local taquerias competing for the best taco and salsa!
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No Guarantee Group Meeting
7-8 p.m. — St. Luke's United Methodist — Free entry — Participate in a welcoming discussion focused on recovery and support for newcomers.
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