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Shreveport
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport police arrested three men Tuesday night for a deadly shooting on the 1600 block of Martin Luther King Drive that claimed the life of young mother Labriesha Patterson; Deceldrion Gay, 19, was taken into custody Monday night and detectives later detained Tywann Gibson, 17—who also faces a simple escape charge—and Rodney Thomas Jr., 19 as they are all charged with second-degree murder. KTBS
- ➤ Connor Johnston Lyons, 19, was indicted by the Caddo Parish Grand Jury for second-degree murder, battery of a police officer, and resisting an officer after he allegedly stabbed his mother, 55, as she slept on May 23 at her Blanchard home—he is currently held at Caddo Correctional Center with a $2 million bond. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport police arrested Leavern Johnson, 29, on felony hit-and-run and felony obstruction charges after a fatal crash on Aug. 16 at 8:20 p.m. on the 300 block of Hearne Avenue hit Blake Tannen—who was walking and was thrown into the grass—with evidence and witness reports leading to the arrest. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport police found a missing 9-year-old girl on Aug 20th and urge anyone with more details to contact local law enforcement—Caddo Crime Stoppers or Shreveport Police. KTAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Centenary College of Louisiana celebrated the grand opening of Bicentennial Village, a new apartment-style student housing complex for up to 96 students. The project—managed by local VAS Construction LLC—marks the college's first new building in over 20 years and generated $6 million in direct economic impact during its Bicentennial celebration. Shreveport Times
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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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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.
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
8-9 AM — Supperclub — $15 — Network and share insights with local industry partners over breakfast.
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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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4th Annual Mane Attraction Car Show
1-9 p.m. — State Fairgrounds — Free venue parking — Rev your engines and showcase your hottest rides at this thrilling car showcase.
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Fall in Love at the Movies
7-9 p.m. — Earl G Williamson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a romantic movie under the stars with The Princess Bride featuring love, adventure, and comedy.
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16th Annual Bunco Bash & Silent Auction
6-10 p.m. — Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel — Ticket sales ended — Enjoy an evening of fun and fundraising for the Renzi Education & Art Center.
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