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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign ended at Sci-Port Discovery Center in August to urge Shreveport residents to adopt stray cats—local owner Catie Gill said many neighborhoods see stray kittens, and event coordinator Mary Jo Henderson stressed the importance of finding new homes for pets. KTAL
- ➤ YMCA of Northwest Louisiana is launching a campaign to collect the remaining funds for its $9.8 million youth baseball — softball complex after raising $7.8 million in phase one. A press conference to unveil phase two will be held on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. next to the BHP YMCA on Knight Street to outline plans to build eight artificial turf fields for local youth sports. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police Chief Wayne Smith showed city council a drone video that captured a wanted murder suspect at a vacated residence turning his hand in a threatening manner—after a BearCat arrived, the suspect lowered his weapon and surrendered peacefully. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport Police celebrated National Dog Day by highlighting K-9 Edy, a three-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd from the Czech Republic who has spent almost two years in the K-9 Unit searching for drugs+ and catching fleeing suspects, with his handler noting that he is goofy yet very effective at his job. KTAL
- ➤ Two people were arrested in Bossier Parish on Saturday evening after deputies stopped a car on Airline Drive; officers found a stolen gun and meth and the suspects (Christina Laroux, 46, and Michael Emanis, 40) now face charges. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport officers are seeking Kaleb Martin after an armed home invasion on Aug 25 just before 10:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Patton Avenue when he forced entry by ramming the door and struck a man multiple times in the forehead with a gun—SPD said the doorbell camera showed he had the weapon tucked under his arm. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mike Mawhinney marked 50 years teaching at Loyola College Prep where he taught math and coached sports, impacting thousands of students. He recalled an early incident when a student admitted to cheating and was allowed to retake a test— a moment that taught him to value responsibility and highlighted how technology has changed classroom interaction. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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Betty Buckley Concert
3:30 AM – 9:00 PM — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned Betty Buckley, a Broadway legend.
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