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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Taco Wars festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium where local taquerias will compete for awards — including the Golden Taco and Golden Molcajete — and offer free salsa samples, voting, and live music by Mariachi Los Caporales and Los Primos NG from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Families in the Shreveport-Bossier area will enjoy free summer activities—such as SPAR summer camp from May 19 to August 8 and a First Responders Fun Day on May 17—as the school year ends. Additional events including Mobile Dental Clinic visits, a Knights Basketball Clinic, and youth sports camps will offer a range of free programs for local children. KTAL
- ➤ In Shreveport, Sharon Boykin of Sharon’s Defensive Driving School trains teens on safe driving as the city has recorded thirteen fatal car accidents in 2025. With graduation season near, she offers in-person classes on East 70th Street and online courses (to curb distracted driving) (for teen safety). KSLA
- ➤ North Louisiana’s largest day of philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, May 6th and involve 232 organizations aiming to raise $3 million through early donations. Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) is accepting contributions and has created a bonus pool to boost the fundraising effort. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Dallas man was convicted in Caddo District Court for the January 2022 killing of Shreveporter Jermond Houston at a West 70th Street convenience store—he will be sentenced on May 15 to a mandatory life term without the chance for probation, parole, or suspension. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport Police arrested Floyd McDuffy on Monday, April 21, after a traffic stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard showed he was speeding and driving with a suspended license while appearing intoxicated (found with a stolen firearm) and faces charges (third DWI offense, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, and driving on a suspended license). Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of Shreveport leaders traveled to Baton Rouge on April 24th for Caddo Parish Day—Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Parish Administrator Erica Bryant and Caddo Schools Superintendent Keith Burton provided updates—where they met with state lawmakers and cabinet members including Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser during a policy summit. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the undefeated LSUS Pilots hold their final regular-season series in Shreveport after weather moved the games from their campus—at noon, they face Jarvis Christian in a doubleheader and will set a new college baseball record for the longest winning streak if they take the first two games. The team already holds NAIA records for most season wins and consecutive wins and now has 44-0 on its record. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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Coast Guard Appreciation Day
3 – 4 p.m. — Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate and honor the dedicated service of the United States Coast Guard and community heroes.
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