Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Shreveport.
Calumet, Inc. provided hot lunches for first responders from Bossier, Caddo, and Webster parishes on Tuesday (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) during Feed the Badge.
First responders picked up meals at several Calumet locations as the event marked the third year the company honored local service.
The major jewelry chain Claire's filed for bankruptcy on August 6th and may close all of its stores if it does not secure a buyer.
The company is seeking bids to sell nearly 800 locations as going-out-of-business sales begin at its Shreveport—Mall St. Vincent.
Shreveport police are seeking help to locate runaway juvenile Kamarious Rhodes, 15, who was last seen on August 2 at a family member's home in the 9100 block of Walker Road (he is described as a Black male with short black hair and stands about 5 feet, 5 inches tall) and urge anyone with information to contact them.
Shreveport Police detectives investigated the Aug.
9 shooting death of 12-year-old Caiden Smith (who accidentally discharged an unsecured firearm inside a home on the 500 block of West 74th Street) and found no sign of foul play.
A Caddo Parish sheriff's deputy, Frank Launer III, 50, was arrested on Monday for allegedly filing an auto insurance claim after a crash even though he had no coverage—his arrest is part of an ongoing investigation by the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit.
A 22-year-old Shreveport man named Lloyd Cooks was given a life sentence without parole and an extra ten-year term for breaking probation rules after a previous murder attempt—he was convicted in June for shooting Jeremy 'Ruru' Wyatt during a drug deal at a local gas station.
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is hosting a free church safety orientation today at 6 p.m. at University Church of Christ, 2045 E.
70th St. — the session will cover concealed carry laws and security plans for places of worship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hollow Decks - 90s Music Night
9-11 p.m. — Strange Brew LLC — $15 at the door — Relive the glory days of the 90s with pop, rock, and grunge from The Hollow Decks.
Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
8-9 AM — Supperclub — $15 — Network and share insights with local industry partners over breakfast.
Hudson Westbrook: Texas Forever Fall Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets on sale June 25 — Experience the country music sensation Hudson Westbrook live for one night only!
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