Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Shreveport.
🎭 Culture
Geek'd Con returned on Saturday, Aug.
15 at the Shreveport Convention Center, drawing fans from across the region for celebrity meet & greet, cosplay and gaming. Local businesses also joined the festivities.
🎓 Education
Bossier Parish Schools approved construction of a $20 million 2,772-seat event center for student activities at the John McConathy Academic Complex.
Demolition will start in September or October with construction beginning in March and finishing in 18–24 months at 5401 Shed Road.
🏥 Health
LSU soccer goalie Rylie Kuyper is battling Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; she finished chemo and will begin Proton Radiation treatment (Aug.
20 to Sept. 14) in Houston, with plans to resume training in October. LSU will host a fundraiser on Oct. 9 against Arkansas to help with her family’s medical costs.
📰 Lifestyle
Shreveport shoppers can safeguard outdoor furniture now as summer ends by buying deck boxes, patio covers and grill protection at local stores.
Early deals from retailers like The Home Depot, Wayfair and Target offer a chance to lock in savings—helping prevent damage during fall rains.
🏈 Sports
Byrd's record-setting Christian Maxie — one of the top returning running backs — discussed his outlook with the Jackets today.
He aims to lead his team into the new season with confidence.
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