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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black art show 'art•ish opened Saturday at RiverView Hall in Shreveport and continues today — local vendors and artists are displaying and selling their work. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Bonvenu Bank Community Room at the Beaird Tower, 333 Marshall St., to launch the Block by Block anti-blight initiative developed with local residents and the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The program will begin with a neighborhood sweep on June 21—set to target high-blight areas block by block—and aims to return vacant properties to commerce. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Over 500 protesters gathered in downtown Shreveport on June 14 for the No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance protest, organized by Indivisible to stand against authoritarianism as a military parade took place in Washington. Protesters marched around the Caddo Parish Courthouse, chanting for equal rights and better healthcare. Shreveport Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Byrd coach Juan Plaza explained how River Cities Track Club got started — he also shared that the club continues to support local athletes. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Junior shortstop Miller Sheets led Sterlington to its fourth state championship by hitting .435 with three home runs, 57 RBIs and just three strikeouts during key playoff games plus he was named the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance/LSWA Mr. Baseball award winner after delivering a decisive grand slam in the quarterfinals. Shreveport Times
- ➤ LSU baseball ace Kade Anderson led the team to a 4-1 win over Arkansas at the College World Series by pitching seven solid innings in which he allowed one run on three hits (including a home run) and struck out seven. After a rough outing in the Super Regional, coach Nate Yeskie said Anderson will work on his plan for next week. Shreveport Times
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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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