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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport teacher Randale Scott is fighting cancer for the third time and needs to raise several thousand dollars for his care as LifeShare Blood Center steps in to support his fundraising efforts. KSLA
- ➤ Dement Brothers Boxing Club has served Shreveport for nearly 50 years—head coach Jake Dement has spent the last 15 years helping local youth build confidence through boxing. The nonprofit is located at 2058 E. Texas St. and operates solely on donations to provide both physical training and mental well-being. KTAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, Shreveport firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned apartment complex on the 1900 block of Centenary Boulevard—36 firefighters worked to control the fire with no injuries, and officials said the cause remains under investigation. KTBS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a 1:41 a.m. call on Saturday morning at a vacant apartment complex on the 1900 block of Centenary Boulevard and brought flames under control by 2:06 a.m.—no injuries were reported and investigators are looking into the cause. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FBI and ICE arrested 31 individuals between April 14th and 18th in several cities including Shreveport, Lafayette, New Iberia, St. Mary Parish, Crowley, Covington, Gretna, Harvey, and Kenner—authorities say three arrested in the Greater New Orleans area are suspected of ties to Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal group from Venezuela. KTAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Parish Public Schools is accepting applications for its tuition-free teaching academy— a program that lets aspiring teachers earn certification while teaching full-time. The program gives fast-track, job-embedded training with guidance from experienced educators in elementary and secondary subjects. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana law enforcement is cracking down on unbuckled drivers and passengers with the Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign running through April 27. Pickup truck drivers pulled over without a seatbelt will be fined $50 on the first violation and $75 for repeats — the campaign runs every year in the third week of April. KTBS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plain Dealing earned its first softball playoff win since 1990 after a 4 hour road trip to Plaquemines Parish to beat South Plaquemines 17—13 at Roger Halphen Field with a key inning in which the team scored five runs to overcome an early deficit. Byrd baseball was swept in the first round, losing each game. 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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