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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS will host the AI in Business Conference on October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon to show how AI transforms business decision-making in marketing, human resources, and strategy. Nick Askew, founder of Space Auto and Askew AI, will deliver the keynote and lead workshops — the event is open to professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. KTAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 14-year-old Shreveport teen Max Chambers, who has performed since age 2 and appeared on Broadway, stunned The Voice judges on Monday night with his rendition of I Want You Back—he chose Michael Bublé as his coach after impressing the celebrity panel. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report by True Transition (a nonprofit) found that there are over 1,100 oil platforms in Louisiana waters with 879 likely abandoned and the state does not track their locations. DENR said it will work on better methods to locate these structures while cleanup efforts may create job opportunities. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana's rare pine snake — one of the rarest in North America — has fewer than 200 individuals remaining due to lost longleaf pine forests and sandy soil habitats. Federal and local agencies are working to restore its environment and support recovery efforts. Shreveport Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Youth Firearms Safety Camp for children aged 10–13 at the CPSO Regional Academy on October 7 and October 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—parents can apply by mailing a form to the academy. Applications are now open for the program to teach safe firearm handling practices. KTAL
- ➤ Shreveport’s 2024 audit revealed that federal funding dropped from $286 million to $54 million and uncovered IRS penalties, payroll lapses, and uncollected property liens that raised concerns for taxpayers; council chairwoman Tabatha Taylor and CAO Tom Dark acknowledged repeat issues as the city planned corrective actions – assets grew by $55 million while liabilities increased nearly $45 million. KTBS
- ➤ Kenny Crawford, the last taxi cab owner in Shreveport, said outdated city ordinance is imposing extra costs on drivers by requiring background checks and a chauffeur’s license that state law no longer demands—putting taxis at a disadvantage against rideshare companies. City officials said they will connect him with the city attorney to work on updating the ordinance. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntington High School senior quarterback Justin Whitaker adjusted to his move east when his father’s transfer brought him to Shreveport, leaving his old team and family in South Oak Cliff. He excelled in his recent game — completing 19 of 25 passes for 354 yards and five scores — and earned a spot on the National Football Foundation McNaughton Chapter Preseason Scholar-Athlete Watch List. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Southwood football started the season 2-0 after ending a 46-game losing skid with wins over Arcadia and North Caddo, and first-year coach Deaumante Johnson stressed that the team must stay uncomfortable to build lasting success. The Cowboys will face unbeaten Loyola at Independence Stadium Thursday night—further tests come as the rebuilding program aims for a district championship. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Local high school football games start this week with Airline, which has a 13-game league winning streak, set to face Evangel at Rodney Duron Stadium Friday night and Northwood taking on North DeSoto for a renewed rivalry at Jerry Burton Stadium—other district matchups are scheduled on Thursday at Independence Stadium. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ The Louisiana Rouxgaroux are now fully owned by Kim and Keith Carter and are preparing for the 2026 National Arena League season—rumored to move games to Brookshire Grocery Arena; they will hold preseason the week of February 28 and open against the Amarillo Warbirds the week of March 7. Shreveport's Secrets
- ➤ After an upset home win last Friday against top-ranked Franklin Parish at 33-30, the Calvary Baptist Cavaliers rose to fifth in the Class 2A football rankings voted by local sports writers—trading places with Notre Dame of Crowley. They will open District 1-2A play against D’Arbonne Woods in Farmerville. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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