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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Fire Department is inviting residents to tour fire stations, meet firefighters and learn about Camp I’m Still Me, a free summer camp for children ages 5-17 who sustained burn injuries. The event will take place on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 1 at 263 N. Common, Fire Station 8 at 2756 Greenwood Road and Fire Station 17 at 2901 Baird Road — offering families hands-on fire safety tips. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors indicted Kevin Terrrell Lewis a/k/a Kelvin Lewis and his brother Larry Dewayne Lewis on charges of robbery and conspiracy to use, carry, brandish and discharge firearms during violent crimes in Shreveport on December 23, 2024 and January 22 — Kevin faces charges for using a firearm during a robbery at Pull-Up Liquor while Larry remains in federal custody from a February 5 indictment for firearm possession, and each could receive at least a 10-year sentence and fines up to $250,000 if convicted. KTAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Film Prize announced a new partnership with Fort Worth Film Commission that will give the winning short film a theatrical release in Fort Worth—complete with a red-carpet premiere, a week-long run, travel support and Oscar eligibility for the 2026 season. Submissions for the 2025 competition remain open to help emerging filmmakers gain real industry access. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 9, the second class of NWLA FAME finished its two-year Advanced Manufacturing Technician program at BPCC and most graduates received full-time job offers from sponsors such as Arq, Inc. and Frymaster. On May 13, NWLA FAME signed 12 new students into its work-study program from a competitive pool that grew by 11% and included 25% women. Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 13, the House Agriculture Committee voted for a GOP bill to cut up to $300 billion from SNAP by making states help pay and raising work requirements to age 64. The bill—which tightens paperwork rules and cuts eligibility—may affect about 867,000 Louisiana residents who rely on SNAP. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Courtney J. Burdette as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality to balance economic growth with environmental protection — she returns with 10 years of agency experience and vows a people-first approach to tackle the state’s complex challenges. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Northwest Louisiana law enforcement agencies gathered Wednesday morning in Bossier City Civic Center — where a rifle salute and a riderless horse marked the ceremony — to honor fallen officers with a joint proclamation from Mayors Chandler and Arceneaux. The memorial, reminding locals that some names date back to the 1800s — a display of enduring sacrifice — kicked off Police Week that began May 12. Shreveport Times
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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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R&B On The Lawn
1-7 p.m. — Caddo Common Park — $20 — Experience a day of soulful tunes, delicious food, and good vibes in Shreveport's vibrant outdoor setting.
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Luxury Open House at 1121 Forest Trail
7-9 p.m. — 1121 Forest Trail — $1,095,000 — Experience luxury in this grand new construction home with top-of-the-line amenities.
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90's R&B Fest
8 PM – 12 AM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets from $69 — Jam out to your favorite 90's R&B hits in all white attire.
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Monster Trucks Maniac Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Hirsch Memorial Coliseum — $25+ — Experience high-octane action as monster trucks take center stage in Shreveport.
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Sam's Run
8-10 a.m. — Louisiana State University in Shreveport — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community run supporting the Look in the Mirror Foundation.
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