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Shreveport
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rick Rowe remembered Mark Allen as a Springhill native and dedicated public servant who served in the Guard and as a Shreveport firefighter before dying from brain cancer. Visitation took place Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton—his funeral will be today at 11 a.m. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport Green will host the Urban Farm market every Wednesday in September from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1034 Sprague St.—fresh, local produce is available in Ledbetter Heights, Allendale, Lakeside, and Shreveport Commons. Shreveport Bossier Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a video showing an officer returning items to a local store prompted criminal and administrative investigations, the Shreveport Police Department arrested three officers—booked at Caddo Correctional Center on Sept. 5—for theft and malfeasance in office linked to a repossession call at a local casino. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Shreveport Police arrested Jacobi Hughes after investigating a domestic incident on Saturday in the Ingleside neighborhood that led to Kalisa Franklin’s death—signs of a violent struggle were noted at the home. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Red River Quilters will hold their 2025 Quilt Show on Sept 12–13 at the Agriculture Building in Shreveport, where over 200 quilts will be displayed in shows like Quilts That Shout and Quilts with Curves. Local artist Bobbie Deeter is featured and there will be a vendors market, silent auction and raffle for a 100" x 100" quilt. Shreveport Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The North Louisiana Economic Partnership acquired the former Libbey Glass complex at 4302 Jewella Ave—a 54-acre rail-served site with over 850,000 square feet of facilities—that it will transform for modern manufacturing jobs as redevelopment plans progress. KTBS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At Creamer Furniture Estate in Shreveport, the first auction took place Monday at 8 a.m. for warehouse items and storage finds, and today an online-only auction will conclude at 1 p.m. The remaining auctions on Oct. 9 and Oct. 27 will offer new and used furniture, equipment, and real estate — with a 15% buyer’s premium applied. KTBS
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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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Chicken & Blues Festival
10 AM – 10 PM — Louisiana State University in Shreveport — Cost TBD — Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of blues music and culinary delights with local flavors and community spirit.
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Lyle Lovett Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-blending sounds of Lyle Lovett from country to jazz in an intimate theatre setting.
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