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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 26th at 5 p.m., The Highland Center at 520 Olive Street held a ribbon cutting to mark its expansion into a Community Lighthouse—a solar and battery powered hub designed to offer backup power, cooling, water and emergency services for Shreveport-Bossier. Organizers, led by North Louisiana Interfaith, said the project is part of a three-year plan to boost local resilience in times of disaster. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals, Akira Thomas and De’Asia Holmes, were arrested for a cell phone theft scheme using a fake Bumble profile at 9100 Walker Road — dashcam footage and photo lineups linked them to incidents on May 25 and June 8 involving a blue iPhone 15 Pro and a gray Samsung S24 Ultra, with Holmes facing a $20,000 bond. Shreveport Bossier Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—a reception at Artspace on 708 Texas Street showcases Dr. Jean Brierre’s Lifetime Collection, which features over 60 years of vibrant Haitian art collected by an immigrant physician and cultural bridge-builder and brings music with local community celebration. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 25, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux proclaimed a day to honor Chef Niema DiGrazia for winning Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay—she said her win celebrated Shreveport’s culinary scene and opened doors for new opportunities. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Shreveport's Downtown Development Authority will host the Celebrate Downtown Legacy event on July 1 to mark 190 years since the Caddo Treaty, 40 years since the 1985 Sesquicentennial, and begin the 10-Year Countdown to the city's Bicentennial—an occasion to honor the past and plan for the future. KTBS
- ➤ The Shreveport City Council approved an additional $1.5 million from 2021 bond interest to cover the cost of finishing three police substations—part of a nearly $6 million project to ease officer response times. Construction on the North substation is underway with planning fast for the South location—completion of all substations is expected by the first quarter of 2026. KTBS
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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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