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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aniyah Blunt, a high school student from Booker T. Washington High School, secured a grant from the Stop Hunger Foundation’s YSA program to lead a project in Shreveport that taught local families to reduce food waste and prepare healthy meals—she also joined local youth in a Good Friday service to serve seniors at the Martin Luther King Community Center. KTAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ruston broke ground on an $8M project to widen Tarbutton Road at the I-20 interchange to support a new Buc-ee's travel center set to start construction around May 1. Officials expect the center to draw 15,000 vehicles daily—80% from over 200 miles away—and create 200 jobs paying $18-$20 per hour. Shreveport Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colton Davis, a correctional officer at Bossier Parish Correctional Facility, was arrested and terminated on charges of malfeasance in office and introducing contraband into the facility—investigators continue to examine the case to ensure his actions do not reflect the office's values. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten students at North DeSoto High School signed letters of intent last Thursday in the school gym during the first Career and Technical Education Signing Day, committing to full-time work with local business partners after graduation. NDHS Principal Joseph Saverino and counselor Ashley Terry said the event marks a new tradition that supports students entering high-wage and high-demand career fields. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Southern Regional Climate Center shut down because its federal funding expired, cutting off near real-time climate data for government agencies and private companies across the region + local experts worry the loss may impact drought monitoring and future weather forecasts. Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes said the data was crucial until alternative funding is secured. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m. on KPXJ, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux delivered his State of the City address, reporting a $29 million operating reserve and a major drop in homicides despite lower sales tax revenue and the end of American Rescue Plan funds. He warned that replacing 229 demolished houses and revitalizing older neighborhoods remain key challenges for the city. KTBS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Captain Shreve opened the Select Division I softball playoffs with a 10-0 win over Woodlawn-Baton Rouge on Friday in Shreveport. Ella Hendrick pitched six innings of one-hit ball, struck out 12 batters, and went 3-for-4 at the plate— the team now prepares to face Mt. Carmel in the second round. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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Tequila Fest 2025
9 AM - 7 PM — Festival Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with a lineup featuring UP PLIES, WEBBIE and more at this vibrant festival.
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Beartooth Concert
6:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets available — Beartooth brings their Spring 2025 tour with special guests Until I Wake and Acres.
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Bonnie Raitt Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Cost info not specified — Experience the magic of 13-time Grammy Winner Bonnie Raitt performing live at a historic venue.
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John Crist Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — $57-$75 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Crist at the Strand Theatre.
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