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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RISE Shreveport, a local nonprofit, is hosting the #FightForYou Summer Soirée at Bill Cockrell Park this weekend from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the free event offers school supplies, a 5K Walk/Run, and health screenings for families — drawing community members for a day of fun and wellness. KTAL
- ➤ Women of Vision will host its Community Health and Awareness Fair on Saturday, July 19 at the A.B. Palmer Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will offer health screenings plus school supplies, a panel of city officials and community leaders, and entertainment with shopping options. KTAL
- ➤ Shriners Children’s Shreveport unveiled a plaque today to honor Hollis Ray Waller, a local native whose eight-figure estate gift—planned over 40 years—is the largest in the hospital’s 103-year history and will fund critical operations and expanded care for children. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 10 at 3:30 a.m. in the Flournoy Lucas area, deputies found a bag with burglary tools and 300 feet of cut AT&T copper wire near power poles—after a witness spotted a man in all black, 26-year-old Shawn Fielhauer was arrested and booked on charges of felony theft, criminal damage to property, and illegal carrying of weapons. KSLA
- ➤ Shreveport police said that on Sunday, Corinthian Shepard—a 40-year-old mother of four—was shot and killed in her home near Windermere Drive and Beaufort Way by her estranged husband, Richard Williams, who survived and now faces charges of second-degree murder after being shot by her 19-year-old son in self-defense while funeral arrangements are pending and a GoFundMe has been set up to help cover costs. KTBS
- ➤ On July 9, Shreveport police arrested Taylor Holste for home invasion and Rebecca Hartfield for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile—after a forced entry incident at a residence in the 8900 block of Blom Boulevard where Holste allegedly assaulted a juvenile’s grandfather, and police confirmed the runaway child was safely placed in custody. KSLA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport native and Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III headlined a free youth basketball camp run by Caddo Parish Parks and Rec for grades 5-8 at LSU-Shreveport on Tuesday, July 8, where he taught basketball basics and discipline. He said he will head to Las Vegas for NBA Summer League and rehab following his knee injury—showing his commitment to both his game and community. 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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