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Shreveport
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport community members honored former fire captain Victor Green as he made his final gift as an organ donor—his act showed his commitment to saving lives. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Chef Niema DiGrazia will travel to New York City on Oct. 28th to represent our culinary scene at Taste Louisiana—an event showcasing Afro Fusion dishes blended with North Louisiana flavors as one of 11 celebrated chefs from Louisiana. Shreveport Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in north Caddo Parish will vote on Oct. 11 on three propositions to renew funding for Caddo Fire District 8, which supports fire and emergency services in Vivian, Hosston, Ida, and Rodessa. Serita Terry said the renewal is strictly a continuation with no tax increase and will maintain an estimated $857,400 a year in funding. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Nearly 1,000 civilian employees at Barksdale Air Force Base have been furloughed due to the government shutdown, with support functions reduced while essential operations continue. Captain Hunter Rininger said non-excepted workers will receive back pay once Congress restores funding—delays in funding could create financial challenges for the affected employees. KSLA
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department has moved key offices for records, licenses, fingerprinting and safe custody exchanges as its Texas Street headquarters is emptied to make way for a new building expected to be completed in 2027. Residents can now visit 1120 South Pointe Parkway in Building A—located one block behind Walmart—or the substation on the 5200 block of Monkhouse Dr. for services. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Officials from the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission reported that employee salaries totaled over $2.8M as of Oct. 3—executive port director Eric England earned over $404,000 while operators made between $60,000 and $70,000 with funding coming from local taxes and fees. KTBS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry had been scheduled to join Louisiana Department of Health leaders as they planned to announce an increase in Medicaid provider reimbursement rates. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein said the new rates increased to 85% of Medicare levels based on March 2024 data — while the governor was at a hospital caring for an injured Iberville Parish deputy. KTAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Shreveport mother is the second person in northwest Louisiana to receive TZIELD—a treatment that delays type 1 diabetes—after early tests showed her condition was advancing. She completed 14 days of 30-minute infusions with only mild side effects and her care team says the therapy may postpone lifelong insulin need. KTBS
- ➤ AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is sponsoring a Healthy Food, Healthy Community event today at Super 1 Foods on Jewella Ave where shoppers receive $25 gift cards and eligible members earn extra rewards — the event runs from 3 p.m. until supplies run out as part of a $1 million effort to boost food security. KTAL
- ➤ Kroger and Albertsons are recalling deli salads from 1,860 stores in 28 states, including Shreveport, because pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods may be contaminated with Listeria — no illnesses have been reported and shoppers should discard or return the products for a refund. Shreveport Times
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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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Hospitality Sales and Marketing Update Meeting
9:15-11:45 a.m. — Sam's Town Hotel & Casino — Free parking, breakfast, and lunch provided — A vital gathering for hospitality professionals to discuss regional tourism initiatives.
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Shreveport Bowfishing Tournament
All night fishing — Red River South Marina & Resort — $300 per team — Compete to eliminate invasive species and win cash prizes in this exciting carp tournament.
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