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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport’s C.C. Antoine Park in the Allendale neighborhood is growing—adding slides, spray grounds, an amphitheater, parking and restrooms—to offer more play space; the federal Choice Neighborhoods grant funds the project which will be complete in sixty to ninety days. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 3, near North Lillie Street, deputies responded when a woman walking on the tracks with a man was struck by a train and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries—investigators are still reviewing the case. KSLA
- ➤ A Bossier City man died Saturday when a jet boat incident on Lake O’Pines turned fatal. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport police responded on July 28 just after midnight to the 1500 block of Line Avenue when a disabled veteran reported a burglary and vehicle theft after a Black male and White female broke in, stealing clothing, jewelry, and vehicle keys before fleeing in his white 2019 Mercedes-Benz—detectives now are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspects. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Shreveport police responded to a wrong-way crash on LA 3132 early Saturday, Aug. 2 at 4:43 a.m. that involved a Jeep Gladiator and a Ford F-250; the Ford driver died and investigators charged the Jeep driver Joshua Cochran with vehicular homicide and first degree vehicular negligent injury while he remains hospitalized and will be booked into jail upon his release. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Green took over Louisiana Central’s Farm & Food Division on July 31 — including staff and programs like the Alexandria Farmers Market, which continues as usual — to strengthen a longstanding partnership and boost sustainable food systems in Cenla and North LA. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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