Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Katrina evacuees in Shreveport rebuilt their lives with strong local help after the storm caused major losses; Lashon Paul Stubbs reunited with her husband to start a catering business while restaurant owner Duc Duong built Kim’s Seafood on Benton Rd.—Community members celebrated their resilience when they held a free meal on Katrina’s 20-year anniversary.
🎭 Culture
The free Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 13 at Columbia Park in Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood.
Families will enjoy three music stages, a children’s art area, a pet-friendly zone, over 60 vendors, and headliner Kenny Neal with his seven-piece band — a free shuttle runs from Mall St. Vincent during the day.
🎓 Education
Officials reported that Northwood High School and Donnie Bickham Middle School were closed Friday due to a power outage.
SWEPCO expected power restoration by 6 p.m.—buses transported students and parents were advised to pick up their children.
🏈 Sports
Last week, a former high school linebacker from Dallas, an All-State kicker from south Louisiana, and an offensive guard reconnected with a local reporter to share updates that show a lasting high school camaraderie—bonds that have extended nearly fifty years beyond the football field.
Louisiana Downs in Bossier City will host eight races today starting at 3:35 p.m.—the Louisiana Cup Stakes card includes six $75,000 stakes races and a one-hour registration for four $1,000 college scholarships beginning at 2:35 p.m.— drawing local racing fans.
LSUS baseball’s perfect record of 59-0 was honored with a concrete home plate unveiled as part of the Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars in downtown Shreveport on Thursday — a tribute to the Pilots' historic season.
LSUS coach Brad Neffendorf and university officials celebrated the induction as they look forward to continuing the winning streak.
LSU will play Clemson today at 6:30 p.m. CT at Death Valley — the Tigers try to end a streak of five season-opening losses.
The team learned on Thursday that its transfer safety A.J. Haulcy will miss the first half for unsportsmanlike conduct.
🎉 Shreveport Events
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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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