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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jett Business Systems Inc. is hosting the 6th Annual Feed The Cops & Feed the Fire to serve over 1,000 meals to first responders on June 26 and 27, partnering with several local businesses. Employees and friends of Jett will visit police stations and fire departments in Caddo+Bossier to show their gratitude for the service provided. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting near Ford Park on June 22 shortly after 9:00 p.m. in Shreveport, and police reported he suffered a gunshot wound during a gunfight with multiple armed individuals+ detectives are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward immediately. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport police arrested Tidarius Reddix on Tuesday morning after he reportedly attempted to carjack a man on June 7 at 4650 Lakeshore Drive, an incident that left the victim with a gunshot wound to his left arm — Reddix now faces one count of carjacking. KTBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council members said they felt left out of the Block by Block Blight neighborhood selection process after learning about it at a press conference on Monday — Mayor Arceneaux apologized and promised that council members will have more input as the initiative moves forward. KTAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Startup Prize: Focus on Health held its largest in-person qualifying event in downtown Shreveport from June 20 to 22 — 41 health startups from 15 states joined with help from Louisiana Economic Development. The event offered roundtables and one-on-one talks with experts — startups hope to reach the finals in late August and win a $10,000 prize. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Shreveport Athletic Director Lucas Morgan has been named one of 28 recipients of the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year Award. He has led the program to 33 RRAC championships and 32 national tournament appearances since 2016—his honor will be celebrated at the upcoming convention in Orlando, Fla. KSLA
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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