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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Festival Plaza in Shreveport is hosting the 41st Mudbug Madness Festival this weekend; the event begins today at 11 a.m. with free admission until 5 p.m. on Friday then a $10 fee, plus crawfish eating contests on Saturday for women and Sunday for men. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cortrell Burks, a 52-year-old suspect on the run from Alabama after allegedly killing his soon-to-be fiancée, stopped in Bossier City to get gas and was accused of fatally shooting a store clerk and a customer at a Valero gas station off Industrial Drive when he reportedly said—'I snapped.' KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport police went to a shooting on May 15 in the 500 block of Lomax Street where a man was hit by several gunshots, and they later charged Vernita Rambo with attempted second degree homicide while the man remains in the hospital with severe injuries. Shreveport Bossier Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loyola College Prep announced Wednesday that its new principal is Dr. Laurie Salvail after a nationwide search and following John H. LeBlanc’s step down; she will begin her role this summer when the 2025–2026 school year starts. She brings over 15 years of experience (including her role at CYBER.ORG) and will continue the school’s long history (125-year tradition). The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials, military members & residents gathered Thursday afternoon at Stoner Boat Launch to honor the U.S. Coast Guard with a ceremony featuring static displays and guided tours of a buoy tender. Peyton Gray of Sibley took the Coast Guard oath during the event and will head to boot camp on July 29. KTBS
- ➤ On May 20, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office graduated Class 58 from its Regional Training Academy — graduates from eight agencies took the oath and received their badges. The academy also honored outstanding cadets with awards in firearms, academics, physical fitness, and leadership — recognizing over 516 hours of training. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS baseball player Josh Gibson (hitting .442 with 52 steals) has led the No. 1 Pilots into NAIA World Series play today at 1:30 p.m. They will face 10th-seeded Grand View in a 10-team, double-elimination bracket that runs until May 31. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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