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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Caregivers of Northwest Louisiana held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday in Shreveport to open its new Bradford Center — named for longtime board member Willie Bradford — which will serve as a hub for economic empowerment, leadership development and community outreach while also housing the organization’s Small Business and Nonprofit Incubator. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Caddo District Judge Ramona Emanuel sentenced Travis June—35 to 40 years in prison for his conviction of attempted molestation of a 10-year-old in October 2023—and Brandon McDuffy—43 to 9 years and 6 months for his conviction in the sexual battery of a 17-year-old that began in 2018. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifth-grader Mary Mack Thornton from Eden Gardens Elementary was named Louisiana's Elementary Student of the Year on Friday at a ceremony in Baton Rouge—she maintained a 4.0 GPA and excelled in academics, sports, and art while also taking part in community service. All regional finalists were also honored based on their academic performance, leadership, and service. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Health Shreveport hosted a neurosurgery surgical skills workshop for medical students—offering hands-on training with scalpels, drills and simulators—and faculty and residents demonstrated key techniques and the seven-year residency process. KTAL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red River FC will launch its inaugural season with a Media Day and exhibition match today at 6 p.m. at Freedom Fields in Bossier City — the event gives local fans a first look at the team ahead of their official season debut next week. KTBS
- ➤ Today, teams in the LHSAA state baseball championship series compete at McMurry Park in Sulphur; in Non-Select Division I, Live Oak and Sam Houston are tied 1—1 with game 3 set for 5:30 p.m., in Division II, North DeSoto and Brusly are tied 1—1 with game 3 at 2 p.m., and in Division III, Sterlington and Erath are tied 1—1 with game 3 at 11 a.m. In Select Divisions, Catholic—BR already won its series 2—0 over Brother Martin while Teurlings Catholic versus E.D. White and University versus Catholic—New Iberia will have game 3 at 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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Creative Writing Workshop with M.L. Tarpley
12-1:30 p.m. — Shreve Memorial Library - Mooretown Branch — Free entry — Explore the art of storytelling with renowned children's author M.L. Tarpley in a dynamic workshop for teens.
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