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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The African American Celebration Parade Committee will give free shoes and backpacks to students on August 9 to help them start the school year, and organizer Barbara Norton said the program has distributed 31,000 pairs of shoes over 21 years. Families must sign up by providing valid ID and proof of government assistance (with locations available from July 28 to July 29) to qualify for the giveaway. KTAL
- ➤ Today, hundreds of families lined up at Rice & Kendig’s Kings Highway location for the drive-thru backpack giveaway that provided 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. Organizers said they will expand the event next year to further support education in our community. KTBS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Fire Department responded early Friday to a house fire on the 7600 block of Liberty Street in Cedar Grove—firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with no injuries reported while the Red Cross provided aid and the incident remains under investigation. KTBS
- ➤ Driving has become dangerous on Knight Street as construction causes several drivers to ignore signs and drive the wrong way—one blue Mustang nearly hit a KTBS reporter—and local police plan to enforce traffic laws while work continues for six more weeks. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Six local chefs will compete for the Golden Fork at Food Prize, where finalists have 45 minutes to create a dish from scratch with guidance from celebrity chefs—Chef Jasmine Cherry, a former chef at Abby Singer’s Bistro originally from Houston, hopes this contest will boost her catering venture Boujee Bites and serve as an example for her daughter. The competition will highlight top local culinary talent and offer valuable experience through team challenges and live tastings. KTAL
- ➤ KTBS 3's Nate Fluharty visited Gators & Friends Adventure Park in Greenwood and learned firsthand about working with exotic animals. The park offers zip lines over alligator ponds and a petting zoo — it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. KTBS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport families are starting back-to-school shopping early—concerned that tariffs set for August 1 may raise prices on school supplies. Local retailers are offering digital coupons while national surveys show shoppers are preparing by changing their spending habits. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Parish Public Schools has named Joseph Anderson as principal of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy and Tamekia Smith as principal of Summerfield Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Anderson comes with strong experience from his work at Green Oaks and the Air Force Reserves—while Smith improved academics at Broadmoor STEM Academy. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple spar over limiting rising insurance rates as Landry points to General Motors’ entry into Louisiana as a sign of his reform plan while Temple insists the move happened before new legislative changes were passed — leaving state leaders divided on the best approach. The dispute highlights ongoing differences in how state officials will address market issues and protect consumers. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ The Bossier Parish Police Jury approved drainage improvements in the Lucky Estates neighborhood on July 23 — a project backed by $1.1 million FEMA funding from a 2011 study — and the upgrades will soon enhance water flow at Summer Lake Outfall, Lucky Lane and Flat River Road to reduce flooding risk for about 130 homes. KTAL
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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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Caddo Red River 3V3 Summer Showdown Soccer Tournament
12 PM – 1 AM — Lee Hedges Stadium — $250/team or $50/player — Experience fast-paced 3V3 soccer action designed for players of all skill levels.
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Run! Run! Snoopy 5k & Fun Run
7:15 – 11:00 AM — Loyola College Prep, 921 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA — Entry fee required — Get your running shoes on for a fun-filled race supporting Loyola's Cross Country Team.
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