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Shreveport
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department held a blood drive at its headquarters on the anniversary of Officer Thomas LaValley's death—he lost his life on August 5 while answering a domestic violence call in the Queensborough neighborhood a decade ago. Officers and staff donated blood to honor his selfless legacy and support community health. KTAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stonewall man Lucas Logan, 31, was arrested early Saturday on Farmridge Road after deputies found a child unresponsive and is now facing 16 additional counts of producing pornography involving juveniles and molesting a juvenile—he was booked on charges of first-degree rape and attempted murder and awaits today’s hearing. KTBS
- ➤ After board member Tanya Kintzel was arrested on drug charges last month, officers found dogs living in unsanitary conditions at her Kings Highway home and owner Tyrell Woolbert said he removed the animals—including one that died—as soon as he learned of her arrest—Caddo Parish Animal Services will now check all fosters to keep animals safe. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Prize Foundation named 11 finalists for Music Prize, a contest that will take place on October 17 and 18 at Prize Fest where local bands Bond+ and Slive will perform for a $10,000 grand prize. The finalists were chosen from over 1,000 submissions by judges and online votes and will win cash prizes of $2,000, $1,000 plus an audience prize of $1,000. Shreveport's Secrets
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Parish Superintendent Keith Burton has proposed a new $1,000 stipend for all public schools employees and the School Board will vote on the plan on August 19. If approved, payments will be made on September 12 for employees active as of September 1 — the extra funds come from higher-than-expected local tax revenues. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's new law lets licensed hunters carry guns while frog hunting in dark bayous — hunters may use hands, nets, gigs, or grabbers without harvest limits from June 1 to March 31 as the law goes into effect Aug. 1. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Today, the Shreveport Fire Department received national Gold Status from the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Program and Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Honor Roll for its outstanding prehospital care for heart attacks and strokes, marking an upgrade from Silver Status that underscores improved training and strong local hospital partnerships. Shreveport Bossier Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport student athletes are urged to get wellness checkups before school sports resume as Athletic Training Supervisor Lance Champagne from Ochsner LSU Health explained that these exams help spot issues like asthma or past concussions early—ensuring kids can play safely this season. KTAL
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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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