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Shreveport
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shar-Pelle Welch has been named the new Executive Director at Providence House and introduced herself to the Caddo Parish Commission in Shreveport. She will oversee residential treatment for homeless families with children and host a reception—November 20th—at the Robinson Film Center to mark her appointment. KTBS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AT&T engineers told commissioners that Broadmoor's internet problems are caused by squirrels chewing through fiber cables with a soy based coating rather than trees. The company is rolling out a $2.1 billion plan to replace copper with fast fiber—offering residents better internet and new job opportunities through 2027. KTBS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeri Bowen of NWLA Family Justice Center said that domestic violence affects everyone and her team helps families with safety plans, protective orders, and a secret note program at pharmacies—Caddo DA James Stewart has announced a possible satellite office at the Shreveport police substation to bring services closer despite a tight budget. KTAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Viral tattoo artist Jlynn Attaway visited KSLA’s studio on Oct. 25 to share details of his tattooing career and deep attachment to Shreveport—he spoke with ArkLaTex Artistry’s Brittney Hazelton. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An organization supporting human trafficking victims placed a billboard at the busy corner of E. 70th Street and Youree Drive to urge Speaker Mike Johnson to release all the Epstein files. World Without Exploitation said the campaign calls for full file disclosure—redacting only victim names—and seeks accountability from Congress. KTAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport's Ochsner LSU Health — and Shriners Children’s Shreveport performed the region’s first endoscopic cranial vault surgery to treat a rare infant skull condition. The less invasive procedure marks a significant step forward for local pediatric care. KSLA
- ➤ LSU Health hosted its 5th Annual Heart Health Day in Shreveport—promoting healthier lifestyles by offering heart care information and wellness tips to community members. KSLA
- ➤ LifeShare Blood Center is asking community members to donate blood for the spooky season — the center hopes to boost its supply and support local patients. KSLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS business student Layla Arendell won two gold medals & a bronze at the taekwon-do world championships earlier this month. The 19-year-old Shreveport native trains at Broadway Martial Arts in Haughton and will compete in Italy next year. KTAL
- ➤ In the eighth week of high school football in the Shreveport-Bossier area, key games were played on Thursday and Friday featuring teams like Airline and Captain Shreve—scores were tracked live using the Scorestream app. Local fans received real-time updates as the contests unfolded at various venues. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Centenary College football hosted McMurry University on Oct.25 at Atkins Field in Shreveport — quarterback Abram Wardell led key plays while defensive lineman D’Qavion Lemons made important tackles in the game. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Cedar Creek football player Trigger Woodard won the Shreveport Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 7 after earning 11,702 votes out of nearly 30,000 cast, and he will receive a prize package from his sponsors (Raising Cane’s, Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, and Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission). Shreveport Times
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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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ZZ Top Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic blues rock sound of ZZ Top in a legendary venue.
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Les Boutiques de Noel
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Free parking — Explore festive booths and get your photo with Santa!
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Joe Bonamassa Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets available now — Experience the electrifying blues-rock of Joe Bonamassa, a phenomenon in live music.
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