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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A couple in Ruston rescued 21 dogs and 15 cats after unwanted pets were dumped along rural roads—raising concerns about full no-kill shelters and limited animal control space. Local officials urge community efforts to boost spay and neuter programs to help control the rising number of abandoned animals. KTBS
- ➤ On May 23, volunteers placed a U.S. flag on every grave at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Caddo Parish to honor service members for Memorial Day + local families joined in the tribute+ the effort highlighted regional respect for veterans. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Bear’s is much more than a dive bar— it is a place where local artists gather and residents enjoy good drinks and tasty burgers. The venue also hosts events that bring the community together. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Police are searching for the guardian of two small children – estimated to be 4 and 2 years old – who were found walking alone in the 800 block of Caddo Street around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. KTBS
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team is working with local and state law enforcement to take violent offenders and illegal guns off the streets—Lt. Steve McKenna leads the team using citizen tips to act before shootings occur. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Blake Miguez introduced Senate Bill 101 that would let anyone legally allowed to carry a gun do so as close as a school’s property line, and Rep. Dennis Bamburg Jr. sponsored a bill to clarify that restrictions on concealed carry at parades apply only to active participants—officials say the changes aim to harmonize gun laws while safety concerns persist locally. The proposals follow last year’s move to allow permitless carry statewide. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MLK Health Center & Pharmacy will host Guys Night Out on June 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for free screenings of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, weight, and prostate for men 18 and older (appointments are required; call Marilu at 318-227-2912 ext 6). KTAL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS Pilots players’ families traveled far—one group took a 31-hour drive while another flew in from the Netherlands with a drive from Dallas—to support the team at the NAIA World Series in Idaho. LSUS will play today at 8:35 p.m. CT, and players said having their families there gives them extra support as they aim to win. KTBS
- ➤ The Louisiana Softball Coaches Association announced its 2025 LSCA All-State softball teams for Classes B through 5A, naming the best players and coaches from each class + selecting pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders by votes from LSCA members. The lists cover every position and include players from schools across the region. Shreveport Times
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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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