Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
Good morning, Shreveport.
SWEPCO is restoring its historic neon sign—once atop Arsenal Hill power station near the Shreveport Fire Department's main station—to celebrate its 113th anniversary this month; the company, founded on June 29, 1912, said the sign will shine again soon.
Zauntravious Davis, 23, was shot outside a residence at Lifestyle Apartments on Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport before 8:45 p.m.—he died at Ochsner LSU Health at 9:07 p.m. and his death marked the 18th homicide in Shreveport as well as the 23rd in Caddo Parish this year.
On June 28, police responded to a shooting at the Lifestyle Apartments on Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport at 8:43 p.m. where 23-year-old Zauntravious Davis died & two others were injured.
The City of Shreveport will host a celebration today at 4 p.m. at 400 Edwards St. to mark three milestones—190 years since the Caddo Treaty, 40 years since the 1985 Sesquicentennial, and a 10-year countdown to its bicentennial in 2035—with local historians Mark and Mike Mangham emceeing the event as former mayor John B. Hussey is honored.
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.
Primus Onward & Upward Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an electrifying performance by Primus and special guest MonoNeon during their summer tour.
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