Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Shreveport.
Shreveport Green announced Community Market dates on July 16, July 23, and July 30 at the Shreveport Green Urban Farm located at 1034 Sprague Street.
The market is open 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and will offer fresh summer produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, herbs, and squash + support the local food system.
A Shreveport teen is facing charges after allegedly stabbing her mother multiple times at around 9:30 a.m. on July 13 on Hollywood Avenue—she also took a child aged one before police returned the child safely and arrested her when they found the knife, police said.
Shreveport police are searching for a man accused of attacking his girlfriend while she slept—she escaped to a relative’s home—and reports say he may have been on drugs with a child present during the incident.
Local filmmaker J.C. Doler held a red-carpet premiere for his supernatural thriller The Twin at The Strand in downtown Shreveport on July 10—showcasing a film made with a local cast and crew and inspired by Irish folklore.
The film is now available for streaming and Doler emphasized the strong independent film community in Shreveport.
Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced that Shreveport’s Capital Projects Dashboard is live and lets residents track bond-funded infrastructure projects plus report concerns through Port City 311 with detailed info on project phases, costs and locations.
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.
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.
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.
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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