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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Northwest Louisiana hosted its annual 9/11 Commemorative Stair Climb where participants in firefighter gear climbed 110 flights of stairs to honor first responders and the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11. Donations of $10 or more earned a commemorative pin and raised funds will support local first responders — a lasting tribute to sacrifice. KTAL
- ➤ Mayor Tom Arceneaux and the Department of Community Development held a meeting on Sept. 10 to celebrate the Choice Neighborhood Grant Initiative that funded the Bayou Grande housing complex, which relocated families after the demolition of Wilkinson Terrace in 2021 — easing a local housing shortage. City officials stressed that the grant was vital for supporting low to moderate income residents facing high housing costs. KTAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Prize Fest will host its first Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover in downtown Shreveport on October 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the event will feature Top Chef Champion Tristen Epps and other celebrity and local chefs serving smoked meats, a side, and a dessert—advance tickets cost $55 in advance and $65 at the door with only 200 available. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSUS Continuing Education and the LSUS Department of Psychology will host their annual Bullying Prevention and Suicide Prevention Conference today at LSUS campus—providing in-person training for educators, counselors, and mental health workers that offers continuing education units. The event will cover evidence-based strategies to help prevent bullying and suicide. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Caddo Parish Public Schools announced that 13 seniors scored in the top 1% on the PSAT and became National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists — the most in the region. Their strong scores qualify them for the 71st National Merit Scholarship Program. Shreveport Bossier Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Woodlawn will visit Parkway after a 36-28 win last Friday when Alvis Gobert scored a key touchdown—while 12 District 1-5A contests, including home games for Benton, Captain Shreve, Evangel and Haughton, begin and non-district matchups round out the local high school football schedule. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Southwood coach DeAumante Johnson praised his Cowboys after they defeated Arcadia—he said the win showed strong teamwork and focus. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Bossier City native Mike McConathy will be inducted this June into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for his record 682 wins in 39 seasons at Bossier Parish Community College and Northwestern State—an honor that marks his influential career in college basketball. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Today, Caddo-Bossier Parish high school football games saw matchups end 0—0 for teams including Airline, Benton, Byrd, Haughton, Huntington, Captain Shreve, Natchitoches Central, Evangel, Woodlawn, Parkway and Bastrop while Thursday night games on September 11 had Mansfield win 28—22 over Green Oaks, Lincoln Prep beat Magnolia School of Excellence 52—14, and Southwood edge Arcadia 16—15. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets on sale now — A classical spin on legendary Rock & Metal in a uniquely dark atmosphere.
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Autumn Breeze Road Race
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Uptown Center — Entry fee varies from $27 to $40 — Get ready to run in this scenic road race through fall's colorful landscapes.
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