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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office launched a Back-to-School Supply Drive to help local underprivileged children by gathering new supplies such as pens, notebooks, and backpacks at Sheriff’s Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Avenue until Aug. 8 — community donations are encouraged. Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the City of Shreveport held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new police substation on Monkhouse Drive with Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Police Chief Wayne Smith. Attendees toured the new facility and later visited the Traffic Bureau on Interstate Drive—highlighting the city's ongoing efforts to improve local services. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana has reported 17 cases and four deaths from Vibrio vulnificus—a flesh-eating infection linked mostly to seawater exposure—as stated by the state Department of Health. This number far exceeds the normal yearly average of 13 cases and shows a significant rise in infections in 2025. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ The Ronald McDonald House in Shreveport is under construction and will offer free services to families with a critically ill child. The three-story, 20-bedroom facility is scheduled for completion in late September and will host a donor tour plus a grand opening with community tours on Oct. 1 — details have not yet been announced. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Airline star Byron Smith — who set a scoring record by averaging 30.5 points in his record season decades ago — is now in his ninth season as head coach at Prairie View and plans to rebuild the program amid challenges from turnover and post-COVID changes. He remains focused on his long basketball career and is committed to achieving more success with the team. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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Grambling State vs. Langston Football Showdown
7-8:30 p.m. — Independence Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic clash at the Shreveport Kickoff Classic featuring high-energy football action.
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Pre Labor Day Festival
5-10 p.m. — Festival Plaza — General admission — Celebrate the 14th Annual Shreveport Blues & Southern Soul Festival with live music and fun.
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