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Shreveport
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Prize will host its Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover event—featuring a renowned chef showcasing barbecue techniques for Shreveport residents. KSLA
- ➤ Families will be invited to celebrate Halloween with a free trunk-or-treat event at Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Park on October 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.—decorated cars will hand out candy and offer games while kids can join a pumpkin decorating contest for a chance to win prizes. Setup begins at 3 p.m.—volunteers can call 318-453-7831 for more details. KTAL
- ➤ Alpha Phi Alpha is hosting the campaign—Voteless People is a Hopeless People—to stress the importance of voting and encourage local residents to head to the polls in upcoming elections. KSLA
- ➤ Pumpkin Shine will light up Betty Virginia Park—its 33rd annual event—with festive illuminated pumpkins that invite locals to enjoy a cherished fall tradition. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eight comedians performed on October 16 at the Remington Garage in downtown Shreveport for Comedy Prize 2025—stand-up comedian Peter Revello from New York won a $2,500 cash prize. Shreveport Times
- ➤ The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra will present this year’s Spooky Symphony — a free community event featuring a costume parade, trunk-or-treat, art activities, face painting, and food trucks. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on October 19 at Caddo Common Park, with a 2 p.m. performance and trunk-or-treat hosted by the Lions Club from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. KTAL
- ➤ Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform Molière’s classic comedy The Learned Ladies at Theatre West from October 29 to November 2, 2025—showtimes are 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for matinees, and the 80-minute play is recommended for ages 10 and up. KTAL
- ➤ Downtown Shreveport will host Prize Fest this weekend where residents can watch 20 short films and vote for their favorite winner — the event supports local filmmakers and builds community interest — officials will tally votes when the festival ends. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Michkayla Coleman received $1,000 from the Calumet Cares grant — to fund a new robotics program at Ridgewood School and support STEM projects for educators in Caddo, Bossier and Webster parishes. KTAL
- ➤ A group of education leaders in Louisiana is studying the safe use of AI in schools—nearly 30 experts will offer recommendations at a state board meeting on March 10. Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order banning AI programs from certain foreign countries—this move aims to protect students and state agencies. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana’s 64 coroners use different protocols to count heat deaths, so the true number is likely much higher than reported—experts say many cases go uncounted. The state has not set a standard method to track these deaths, making it hard to understand the full impact of rising heat on community health. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caddo-Bossier Parish High School Football Week 7 games took place on October 16 and 17, 2025, featuring matchups such as Haughton at Airline, Byrd at Natchitoches Central, Destrehan at Captain Shreve, Parkway at Huntington, BTW at Minden, Northwood at Bossier, Woodlawn at Loyola, Southwood at North DeSoto, Union Parish at Calvary, Homer at Green Oaks, Ringgold at Magnolia Charter, D’Arbonne Woods Charter at North Caddo, and Arcadia at Plain Dealing. The Benton at Evangel game ended with a 0—59 score update and all scores were updated tonight. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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An Evening with Josh Gates
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets required — Explore thrilling stories and unseen footage from world-renowned explorer and TV personality Josh Gates.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless hits of the iconic Glenn Miller Orchestra live in concert.
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Kill Tony Golden Ticket Winners Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — East Bank Theatre — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of comedy after the Louisiana Classics Trunk Or Treat event.
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State Fair of Louisiana
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Weekdays) & 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Weekends) — Louisiana State Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Experience 17 days of thrilling rides, live entertainment, and delicious fair food at Louisiana's largest fair.
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon
8:30 a.m. — Walker Place Park — Free for veterans — Honor our heroes with a spirited race honoring all veterans in the community.
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Fall Afternoon Tea
3-5 p.m. — The Bell — Limited seating — Experience a cozy and elegant afternoon tea with a festive fall twist in downtown Shreveport.
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TASTE 2025: A Festival of Food and Art
6-10 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Tickets available July — Enjoy a delightful evening of food, wine, and entertainment at one of Shreveport's most anticipated events.
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Riverside V Race Event
10:30 PM - 2:30 AM — Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway — $30 — Participate in a well-lit, flat course 5K run, walk, or 5-mile road race with post-race festivities.
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Native To The Parish EP Release Party
9-11 p.m. — Bear's — Free entry — Celebrate the haunting sounds of rock-n-roll at this EP release party featuring local favorites.
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