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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of Shreveport-Bossier honored five community leaders at its annual awards luncheon—recognizing educator Chris Kourvelas, firefighter Aniyah Brown, lawperson Lieutenant Amy Bowman, and local leaders Nell Shehee and Don Hathaway—and celebrated their service that made a lasting impact on our area. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Shreveport man, Lloyd Tremaine Cooks aged 21, was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Caddo Parish jury after he killed Jeremy 'Ruru' Wyatt aged 31 during a drug deal at a local gas station on June 25th, 2022—Cooks admitted arranging the purchase and fired more than two dozen shots. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport will host several Juneteenth events, starting with a parade on June 14 at Veterans Park (beginning at 10 a.m.) and an art show at Riverview Hall from June 14-15, followed by a food truck night on June 19 with Black-owned vendors and a DJ. A festival with live music by Too $hort and Leela James begins on June 20, and a Day of Service on June 21 will focus on community cleanup (marking the anniversary of freedom for enslaved people). Shreveport Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington praised Detective Kelly Downey today for her key role in passing Louisiana House Bill 74, which lets survivors of domestic abuse disable remote tracking in their cars if they show proper court documents. Governor Jeff Landry signed the law yesterday after both legislative houses voted in favor—officials say the new law provides an important safety tool. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Senator Bernie Sanders will visit the Municipal Auditorium — 705 Grand Ave — on June 21 as part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. The event will feature his remarks on campaign issues and continued voter engagement. KSLA
- ➤ The Louisiana Legislature approved a $51 billion state budget that includes $1.2 billion for road and bridge improvements, college campus upgrades, and extra funds to help pay for private schooling as well as higher payments to sheriffs for housing inmates — the House accepted Senate amendments with little drama on Thursday. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Parkway girls basketball program hired former player and college coach Brittney Dukes as head coach on Wednesday; she played for the Lady Panthers and coached at Southwest Baptist. She replaces retiring Gloria Williams and officials expect the team to keep its winning streak + uphold the 'Loyal Forever' spirit. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Shreveport natives Sam Burns and Philip Barbaree Jr., former LSU teammates, tee off today at Oakmont Country Club in the U.S. Open—Barbaree at 7:57 a.m. CDT and Burns at 12:14 p.m. CT. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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2025 Calumet Open Golf Tournament
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Northwood Hills Country Club — Entry fee required — Test your golf game for a good cause while supporting local first responder agencies.
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The Robbys 2025 Gala
7 p.m. — Robinson Film Center — Support local cinema — Experience the magic of musicals from Wicked to Grease at this themed gala.
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
8-9 a.m. — Sam's Town Hotel & Casino — $15 admission — Network with local partners and learn about community programs over breakfast.
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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Mall St. Vincent — Check website for entry fees — Celebrate the 41st Anniversary of a community run supporting research and wellness.
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Sir Charles Farewell Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Check website for price — Celebrate the blues at this farewell performance.
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Christmas In July 5K/10K/Half Marathon
7-11 a.m. — Walker Place Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer with a festive run.
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