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Shreveport
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 2, the First Responder Support Team hosted a BBQ fundraiser at Barksdale Air Force Base to help military members who faced financial difficulties during the government shutdown + the event aimed to bring crucial support to affected families. KSLA
- ➤ On Nov 1, the Beta Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Kappa hosted its annual veterans program at the Broadmoor Branch of Shreve Memorial Library to honor military men and women—city and parish officials including Sheriff Henry Whitehorn and Senator Sam Jenkins attended the tribute. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Early Childhood Education Fund — which offers a dollar-for-dollar state match — is projected to run out of money as early as fiscal year 2027–28 if new state funding is not provided while local contributions grow. Leaders warn that even if participation stays flat, the fund's reserves may be depleted by fiscal year 2029–30, putting affordable childcare at risk. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Shreveport Green is launching the city's first nature campus at J.S. Clark Elementary to connect students and local neighborhoods with nature in a project running from today until November 8. Volunteers on November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to noon will plant 175 native and fruit trees—efforts designed to reduce flooding and improve stormwater drainage. KTAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that one in five Louisiana children lives in poverty—a rate that could rise to one in three if SNAP benefits are cut amid the federal shutdown. In Shreveport, child poverty may jump from 16,648 to 23,411 if food stamps are not renewed (state officials say temporary funds are being used to help support vulnerable families). The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is underway for the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate/318preps Football Player of the Week ballot (10 candidates) and voting will end Wednesday at noon. Weekly winners will earn a special hoodie (and a berth on the Player of the Year ballot) if selected. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Calvary’s Jacob Tibbett won the football Athlete of the Week poll by earning 41% of over 77,000 votes—he will receive a sports backpack and a Raising Cane’s meal gift card as his prize. Shreveport Times
- ➤ On Oct 31, North DeSoto senior quarterback Luke Delafield crossed 10,000 passing yards and led his team to a 63-49 win against Loyola in Stonewall. He completed 15 of 21 passes and threw crucial touchdowns to tight end Miller Warren—marking an emotional senior night that cements his legacy in high school football. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Natchitoches Central cross country runner Owen Thomason won the Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week 8 poll—he received 42.6% of nearly 48,000 votes—to beat Caddo Magnet’s runner Christopher Godfrey. He will compete on Thursday at the LHSAA Division I Region I meet in Bossier City as his team tries to qualify for its first state meet. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Grambling Tigers pulled off a 13 to 10 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday as their defense got eight sacks and helped the team cope after losing its starting quarterback to injury. They will host Bethune-Cookman next week to extend their three-game winning streak—proving the team's strong spirit. KSLA
- ➤ Voting is open online for the Week 9 non-football High School Athlete of the Week featuring fifteen student-athletes from various northwestern Louisiana schools competing in cross country, volleyball, swimming and cheerleading—fans can vote until Thursday night with the winner announced on Saturday. Shreveport Times
- ➤ LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly after a 49—25 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct 11th, with officials citing concerns over his leadership and disconnect from LSU culture. Meetings on Sunday finalized his nearly $54 million buyout and marked a shift in team strategy. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ A week 9 recap of local prep football games detailed wins and losses as schools like North DeSoto and Northwood led in scoring, and the report outlined key plays and player stats from both local and statewide matchups — updating fans on the season's progress. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Fifteen high school football players from the Shreveport-Bossier area were nominated for the Times Week 9 Athlete of the Week poll, and fans can vote on the Shreveport Times website until Thursday evening. The winner will be announced on Saturday and will receive prizes including a backpack, meal card + swag from sponsors such as Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics. Shreveport Times
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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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