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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red River Balloon Rally will light up Shreveport-Bossier on July 18–19 with over 20 hot air balloons, live music, fireworks and tethered rides—general admission is $5 and kids five and under get in free. The event at Louisiana Downs will also feature a Balloon Glow and a state ballooning championship with pilots competing to drop a bean bag on a target. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport police are looking for Ma'Kenzy Taylor, 15, who was last seen Thursday in the 100 block of Egan Street wearing a teal and floral dress—she is 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 140 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair, and officers ask anyone with information to call 318-673-7300 or 318-673-7373. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport Police are asking for help locating two missing Powell siblings—12-year-old Tadriana and 6-year-old Tevin—who were last seen between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at a family residence in the 1100 block of Crestmoor Drive; anyone with information should call 911 or 318 673-7300. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department is asking the public to help find runaway 12 year old Nyshun Gibbs who was last seen at his family's apartment in the 8900 block of Brookwood Drive on July 4 while wearing purple basketball shorts, a red hoodie, and a backpack with a multi-colored splatter design— anyone with information should contact the police or Crime Stoppers. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BRF’s Digital Media Institute and Northwestern State University announced a new academic partnership that will allow students to begin in DMI’s two-year Advertising & Design program and later transfer to NSU’s four-year Fine Arts degrees. The program will start in Fall and offers dual advising & coordinated academic calendars to guide students as they build real career skills. KTBS
- ➤ Shreve Memorial Library is hosting Family Literacy Night at its Broadmoor Branch on Saturday, July 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—families will take part in games and activities that build early reading skills like talking, singing and drawing. The free event is part of the library's Early Literacy Initiative. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced that nearly three miles of concrete repairs will begin tomorrow on LA 3 at Benton Road in Bossier City — the project aims to improve travel along this busy route. KSLA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center has announced a ribbon cutting and open house for its new Adult Day Center that will offer respite care to caregivers and social engagement for those with dementia. The pilot program — funded by a grant from the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation — is the first respite care facility of its kind in the area. KTAL
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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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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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Shreveport Card Show
9 AM – 3 PM — AcroSports and The Fieldhouse — Affordable entry — Explore 115 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles for enthusiasts of all levels.
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River Cities Triathlon
7-11 a.m. — Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District — Limited spots available — Challenge yourself with a triathlon amidst the scenic beauty of Cypress Black Bayou.
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Brit Floyd: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50
7:30-9 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's iconic album with breathtaking visuals and soundscapes.
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