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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owner Athanasios 'Tom' Triperinas of Yeero-Yeero fell ill in Greece and spent 12 days in a hospital before he died there; his credit cards were maxed and his funds disappeared—someone took his money. His family is raising funds to bring his remains home to Shreveport while they continue running the popular restaurant. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Querbes Park Golf Course celebrated its 100th anniversary this year—photos from the event show the community marking a century of local golf history. Shreveport Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cork No. 19 has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 6 due to severe weather. The event will take place at Festival Plaza from 2-5 p.m.—offering wine, food from local restaurants, live music and raffle prizes—and tickets purchased for the original date remain valid while refunds are available only to those who bought through Webconnex. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU Shreveport broke its enrollment record for a third straight semester with 10,926 students as its second spring session continued. Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith said the university is growing in all programs and will hold two graduation ceremonies in May. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ David Jones, a former Bossier City councilmember and current member of the Red River Water Commission, died Thursday of pneumonia at 65 — he served 16 years on council and promoted projects to unite Shreveport and Bossier City. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study ranked three Louisiana cities as among the unhealthiest in America (based on 41 health indicators). Shreveport ranked 180 (score 30.24) with low marks in health care, food, fitness and green space while Baton Rouge and New Orleans scored 37.51 and 45.21 respectively. Shreveport Times
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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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Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting
6-7:30 p.m. — The Bell — Must be 21+ — Enjoy premium tequila paired with chocolate and authentic tacos in a festive celebration.
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Derby Day 5 Miler & 5K
7:30-9:30 a.m. — D1 Training Shreveport — $25-$40 — Participate in a fun-running event featuring both 5-mile and 5k races.
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