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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brit Bakehouse, a restaurant pop-up, is launching its own food truck to serve its baked goods on the go—this new service will bring its menu to more local spots. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A homeowner in Shreveport shot a suspect during a suspected car burglary early Saturday morning on University Drive, police said, and the suspect sustained life-threatening injuries to his lower abdomen+ right arm before he was taken to a local hospital. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Critical Mass 13 will host performing, literary—and visual art events from across northwest Louisiana that include award announcement performances. The festival schedule will feature various art displays and continue for several days. KSLA
- ➤ Co-founder Ennis Gil said the new Jazz Fest on the Red will bring a family-friendly night of live music—food, art and fashion to Shreveport, and the event is expected to draw local families looking for a fun night out. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shreve Memorial Library celebrates National Library Week with free events and workshops at its branches until April 12. The SML Make & Go mobile makerspace visits locations in Caddo Parish offering programs in 3D drawing, coding, sewing and more — all supplies provided. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Caddo Parish schools superintendent Keith Burton said the district will close Blanchard, Queenborough, and Eighty-First Street ECE due to low enrollment and high building maintenance costs, and students will transfer to JS Clark Academy, Donnie Bickham Middle School, or Atkins Elementary while teachers either transfer or fill open positions. The school board will vote on the proposal on April 15 at 4:30 p.m. at its headquarters (1961 Midway Avenue in Shreveport). KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe thunderstorms disrupted power across the ArkLaTex region as Swepco reported more than 7,000 outages at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Power companies are now assessing damage and working to restore service—major counts include 2,056 outages in Caddo and 3,419 in Bossier. KTBS
- ➤ Mayor Arceneaux presented his 2024 State of the City report on Friday, noting that while a strong fiscal position was achieved with a $29 million reserve, blight remains an issue after 229 mostly residential demolitions. He outlined efforts to boost crime fighting and economic growth, including a partnership with Bloomberg HCLI to develop a long-range plan to reduce neighborhood blight. KTAL
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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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