Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
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🎭 Culture
On Saturday, the Krewe of Gemini held its Fall Flambeaux in Bossier City+ the event featured a gumbo contest with 18 entries in seafood, non-seafood, lagniappe and people's choice categories and previewed hand-painted floats to kick off Mardi Gras festivities led by Grand Marshal Chef Niema DiGrazia.
🎓 Education
Bossier Parish Community College will host Cyber Week from October 20 to 24 at its main campus in Bossier City — the events will include workshops, demonstrations and networking opportunities that showcase technology careers and cybersecurity education.
🌲 Environment
Asili, an 8-year-old endangered okapi at the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center (West Bank), is pregnant and will give birth to a calf later this year.
🏈 Sports
Bossier quarterback Montrevell Lewis became the first Shreveport-area player in 17 years to record 1,000 passing and 1,000 rushing yards in a season during Friday’s game against Northwood — the sophomore reached the milestone with a 40-yard pass and now has 1,063 passing and 1,140 rushing yards.
Loyola quarterback Bryce Restovich earned the SBC Advocate/318preps Player of the Week 6 honor after completing 17-of-19 passes for 318 yards and six touchdowns at Bossier—he beat six other candidates and received a custom hoodie along with a spot on the 2025 Player of the Year ballot. The next Player of the Week vote will go live this weekend.
On Friday, Loyola Flyers beat Woodlawn 62-14 at Messmer Stadium as Bryce Restovich broke his own record by throwing five touchdown passes and running for one (bringing his season total to 33 scores) while the team extended its unbeaten streak to 7-0.
Prep football Week 7 featured a host of dramatic finishes as Calvary posted a 48-0 shutout in District 1-2A with key turnovers — Natchitoches Central edged Byrd 35-31 in the final minute and Airline snapped a three-game skid with a 36-28 win after a fourth-quarter surge.
Other games delivered decisive wins for teams including Captain Shreve, Parkway, Minden, North DeSoto, Homer, D'Arbonne Woods, Arcadia, Logansport, Mansfield and Ringgold as the season heats up.
Northwood scored quickly on Friday night at Bossier when John Sneed rushed into the end zone less than three minutes into the game, helping secure a 48-14 win in District 1-4A play.
Running backs Sneed and Johnson each had two touchdowns + the defense intercepted Bossier's quarterback Montrevell Lewis twice to keep the Bearkats in check.
Louisiana high school football scores for Oct.
16th and 17th showed results from games held across the state from New Orleans to Shreveport — the report detailed Thursday and Friday contests and listed upcoming Saturday matchups.
🎉 Shreveport Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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