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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cross Lake Floatilla will return on June 14 at the new El Karubah Shrine Temple and Boat Launch on South Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport and will feature a superhero theme, boat parade, BBQ, live music and fireworks. Admission is free—visitors must pay $10 for parking as organizers aim to raise $100,000 for local causes including Shriners Children's Shreveport. KTBS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Platinum Hits Entertainment Inc is opening a new branch office in Shreveport-Bossier that will soon create 1,100 jobs in events marketing, product and advertising sales—positions offer wages from $18 to $25 per hour and require applicants to be 18 or older with computer access. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teenagers were charged after the fatal shooting of Miranda Clements, a 16-year-old from Hosston, occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday on the 300 block of Pardue Street in Vivian (the suspects, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, face charges for illegal handgun possession and negligent homicide). KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport Police arrested Jason Fisher Jr.—the suspect—after officers found a 17-year-old male with a stab wound to his upper back and lower left shoulder on the 2900 block of Peach Street; the victim said he was stabbed by a male acquaintance and Fisher now faces one count of Aggravated Battery along with outstanding warrants from Bossier authorities. KTAL
- ➤ Miranda Clements, a 16-year-old from Hosston, was fatally shot in a home on the 300 block of Pardue Street in Vivian around 8:20 p.m. Sunday, and two teens—one 17 and one 16—were arrested after admitting to the shooting on charges of negligent homicide. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ On Sunday, April 20, Caddo deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on the 33 block of Pardue Street in Vivian where a 17-year-old girl was fatally wounded by a gunshot and are investigating the incident. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bossier Arts Council will hold ARTini 2025 on Saturday, June 14th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City—attendees will enjoy live music, a food tasting, a cocktail contest and a custom martini glass while funds are raised for local arts. Shreveport-based artist Eric Francis will be honored as the first African American Featured Artist at the event. Shreveport's Secrets
SHOP NEWS
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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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Family Adventure Day 2025
9 AM – 1 PM — Richard Fleming Park — Registration required — Experience a mix of fishing, canoeing, and archery for families with kids aged 6 and up.
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