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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Police and Louisiana State Police responded to a call about an armed person near the intersection of Marshall and Crockett at 1:49 p.m. and had 21 units on scene by 3:20 p.m.—no further details are available. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Shreveport City Council sought answers after a state review gave the city's water an F (55 out of 100) due to aging infrastructure and manganese issues. Interim water director Brandon Sneed said the city will add generators and repair water towers to improve the grade in the future. KTBS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen high school athletes from northwest Louisiana schools are nominated for the Shreveport Times High School Athlete of the Week award for sports other than football, with fans able to vote online until Thursday night and the winner announced on Saturday. The award, sponsored by Raising Cane’s, Shreveport-Bossier Sports + Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, offers a backpack, boxed lunch combo and additional swag. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Shreveport native Sam Burns finished his final round at the PGA Championship on Sunday with a 4-under par 67—his third top 20 finish in 17 majors—earning $193,442 as his career winnings nearly reached $30 million at Quail Hollow. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ North DeSoto won the state baseball championship by beating No. 1 Brusly 7-4 in Game 3 on May 17. After a rough 15-0 loss on Friday, the team came back strong with help from coach Bo Odom and standout sophomore Preston Eaves—named Most Outstanding Player—to claim the title. 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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Louisiana Urban Gardening Initiative Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Mooretown Meeting Room — Free entry — Learn about urban and summer gardening techniques from Cenerica Smith of the Louisiana Urban Gardening Initiative.
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