Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Shreveport.
SBAACC held a Juneteenth Black Food Truck Night on June 19 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport + the event was part of the Let the Good Times Roll Festival.
Stonewall Baptist Church — in partnership with the Bossier NAACP — will host a Juneteenth celebration on June 21 with planned activities to commemorate freedom and educate locals about its significance.
Today in downtown Shreveport, the Good Times Roll Festival is underway with a screening titled 'Time 2: Unfinished Business' at Festival Plaza and a town hall on the 13th Amendment at St. Francis Episcopal Church — local officials are set to discuss community issues and upcoming plans.
Morning Star Baptist is hosting a screening of the film 'Time 2: Unfinished Business' to engage local viewers — details on the time and place will be announced soon.
The Shreveport City Marshal will host Amnesty Day on Saturday to recall outstanding warrants and adjust payment schedules for delinquent fines from the City Court.
Citizens must visit City Council in person with their ID between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 21 — this service does not cover warrants for domestic abuse, DWI or probation cases.
Vickie Johnson, a longtime basketball player and current WNBA coach, will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame with an induction celebration in Natchitoches from June 26 to 28.
Family and friends from Coushatta will travel to the event to honor her journey from playing in her backyard at age nine to her success in college and professional leagues—her career highlights hard work and talent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir Charles Farewell Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Check website for price — Celebrate the blues at this farewell performance.
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.
TMM Project: Color Our Culture
12 p.m. — Shreve Memorial Library - Atkins Branch — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of global art with live music and dance performances.
Hairspray - Stage Center Production
7:30 p.m. — Marjorie Lyons Playhouse — $30 Adult / $25 Senior/Military / $22 Student — Enjoy the lively musical 'Hairspray' featuring a diverse local cast and upbeat 1960s tunes.
Shane Pons Unplugged
6:30-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live music and stories from Shane Pons and Nick Tingle.
Summer Soup's On!
5-7 p.m. — Marilynn's Place — $20-$30 — Cool off with refreshing summer soups and compete for the best recipe.
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