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Shreveport
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first Ronald McDonald House in North Louisiana is now open, offering families of critically ill children a nearby home — where they can find support and stay close to local hospitals. KSLA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeb Breithaupt is a local designer, remodeler and home builder who turned an ugly fixer-upper into a modern project when interest rates were high + showing early lessons from his father. He earned his degrees from LSU and now runs a Re-Bath franchise with 22 employees + appears on local TV ads. Shreveport Bossier Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shreve Memorial Library added nine local artists to its free online music platform SML Logjam after a summer call for submissions — they join other featured acts to showcase the diverse music scene in Shreveport and Caddo Parish. KTAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free seminar for grandparents raising their grandchildren at the Southern Hills Community Center. The event will cover guidance on custody—financial tools—technology support and community resources. KTAL
- ➤ Dr. Cedric Ellis of Caddo Parish School District was appointed to Louisiana's Physical Education Standards Review Committee and will help update K-12 fitness standards—promoting movement skills and quality instruction for all students. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental activist Erin Brockovich criticized Bossier City officials Monday for a chlorine smell in tap water — stating the city failed to remove organic matter properly. City and state officials maintained that tests show safe chlorine levels and that a chlorine flush is underway to complete this year’s monitoring cycle. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Scientists now warn that garden-planted milkweed is spreading the OE parasite that deforms monarch butterflies and harms their survival along the Gulf Coast. Local experts advise gardeners to use native milkweed+a safer alternative to protect the insects and support natural migration. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ This fall, Shreveport residents learn that leaving fallen leaves on lawns can boost soil nutrients and provide wildlife shelter—experts note that a light mow over the leaves can help them break down faster and reduce weeds. Homeowners may choose to use this natural method to support their gardens while conserving moisture. Shreveport Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Monday’s City Council meeting, members discussed the future of Paint Your Heart Out—a volunteer program that paints homes for people who cannot afford it—after community members and officials raised concerns over high storage costs and service issues. Chairwoman Taylor and other supporters urged keeping the program while some council members questioned its rising expenses. KSLA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana updated income limits for Medicaid programs effective March 1 to set income thresholds based on the federal poverty level—affecting programs like the Family Opportunity Act, LaCHIP, and LaMOMS for children, pregnant women, and low-income adults. 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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Sportspectrum Turkey Trot
8-11 a.m. — Stoner Boat Launch — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun community run and support the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.
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