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Shreveport
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KSLA honored first responders with its 2nd Annual First Responder of the Year Awards at The Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City on September 18th starting at 7:30 p.m.—the event recognized the service of responders across the ArkLaTex. KSLA
- ➤ The Highland Center finalized a community-approved design featuring butterflies and bugs for Shreveport’s largest street mural and is now seeking volunteers—painting by numbers to keep it simple and accessible. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities will launch a free six week family reading program to build literacy and spark discussion on values like fairness and courage. The program will begin on October 6 at 6 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town—8910 Jewella Ave. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Arceneaux said Shreveport is safe as the National Guard will not be deployed and crime rates have dropped while the city increases officer recruitment. He added that the Caddo Parish Commission will vote on a new southeast pickleball complex, volunteers will complete the final Block by Block cleanup in Broadmoor this weekend, and a proposed economic development district may add a sales tax to fund improvements—details to be refined soon. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport Regional Airport will receive $1.75M in federal grants for reconstructing terminal chillers and designing updates—expanding areas for new gates and relocating air traffic control towers. The funding is part of an $11.76M federal effort to modernize airports across Louisiana. KTBS
- ➤ On Sept. 18, the I-20 Major Rehabilitation Project in Bossier City marked its two-year milestone—DOTD reported the $128 million project is 91% complete as work on travel lanes and ramps continues, with some ramp reopenings scheduled between late 2025 and early 2026. KSLA
- ➤ Shreveport police headquarters remains partly occupied as nearly all officers and staff have moved out following safety concerns last year—some patrol operations and administrative staff still remain in the crumbling Texas Avenue facility. Officials say the facility will be empty by October and demolition will begin early next year. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Diagnostics has confirmed at least 14 cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses, and LSU Vet Med experts warn that the virus causes up to 90% fatality and lasting brain damage in affected animals. They advise horse owners to vaccinate every six months and eliminate mosquito breeding spots—steps critical to preventing further outbreaks. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local defensive line prospects in the Class of 2026 are drawing attention as top players like Ashton Dawson from Evangel—who has committed to Arkansas—along with Ian Gray and Christian Speight develop skills that college recruiters find ideal, while promising sleepers such as Nathaniel Kemp and Tayvious Washington gain interest. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ After Brandon Craig ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns in a district win over Byrd, Haughton is riding high as it prepares to face powerful Parkway tonight at Preston Crownover Stadium—fueling a fierce local rivalry. The game marks a key early matchup in District 1-5A football. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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