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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Parish Animal Services will hold a free drive-through clinic on April 26 at Summer Grove Baptist Church (former South Park Mall site) to offer rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Supplies are limited (first come, first serve) and Caddo residents must show a valid driver’s license to participate. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on Kemp Lane in Shreveport on April 6 claimed the lives of two women and a girl. KSLA
- ➤ On Sunday a house fire in the 2400 block of Kemp Lane killed Mildred Carter, 84, Eureka Garner, 56, and Ne’Veah Garner, 5 and left a child in critical condition—firefighters battled the flames while investigators noted the home had no working smoke detectors. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Police Department is asking for help in locating Shannon Gilliam—an alleged repeat domestic abuser with eight arrests and three convictions—who attacked a casino employee on March 19 at the local casino on Clyde Fant Parkway. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ SPD began enforcing a new ordinance that lets police arrest squatters in vacant properties after several fires linked to trespassers—two people were arrested this week in Highland. KTBS
- ➤ On April 2, Shreveport police arrested Angela Herring and Carey Herring on child neglect charges after finding a 15-year-old girl abandoned in a hotel room at the Royal Inn on N. Market St where she had been left unsupervised for two weeks in horrible living conditions — she said she had not bathed during that time and had found food on her own. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network are co-hosting a free document shredding event on April 19 from 9-11 a.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town on 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport to protect against identity theft+ each vehicle is limited to three bags or boxes. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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