Friday, September 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old named Adriana Collins went missing after leaving her school in Shreveport, LA, with police urging the public to offer any information on her whereabouts. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport's library director and community leader, John Tuggle, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, deeply impacting local organizations and initiatives. Shreveport Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ SWEPCO is addressing a power outage affecting 292 residents and businesses in Shreveport caused by a large tree downing. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A missing teenager in Shreveport was safely located by the police. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport court debates if an individual from Amar Shreveport Holdings can be jailed for the company’s criminal blight charges, highlighting challenges in holding corporations accountable. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Ty’Juan Lafitte, 19, was arrested for shooting at an occupied home in Shreveport on August 21, facing multiple charges including illegal weapon use, without any injuries reported. KTAL
- ➤ In Shreveport, La., a woman and her mother were arrested for a home invasion where they assaulted a resident, causing injuries. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson honored families of Black women 'Hidden Figures' who were pivotal in the space race with the Congressional Medal of Honor, recognizing their decades of overlooked contributions to NASA. Shreveport Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport offers numerous affordable dining specials throughout the week, making it cost-effective for locals to eat out rather than cook at home. KTAL
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