Monday, November 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old woman was fatally shot in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood, marking the city's 44th homicide in 2024. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport needs to reduce its 2025 budget by $4 million due to lower than expected sales tax revenue, affecting various departments including transportation, recreation, and law enforcement. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ The Louisiana Senate is now reviewing Gov. Jeff Landry's tax package, focusing on income tax cuts and considering changes to business tax breaks, amidst discussions on new revenue-raising measures. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ State Rep. Dodie Horton introduced a bill to require public schools and colleges in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments, inspired by the teachings of controversial activist David Barton, which was passed into law but later challenged in court. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven local high school football teams advance to the bi-district round of the LHSAA playoffs, with Airline, Northwood, and Calvary hosting games. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Eighteen football players from the Shreveport-Bossier area were nominated for The Times' Week 11 Player of the Week, with community voting open through Thursday. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Online voting for The Shreveport Times High School Athlete of the Week is open, featuring non-football student-athletes from 15 northwest Louisiana schools, with winners to receive prizes and a feature in The Times. Shreveport Times
- ➤ School teams, including Parkway and Byrd, compete in the LHSAA State Cross Country Championships in Natchitoches, with races running throughout the day. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet 2024
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I Got Away Too - Part of the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
Experience a night of uplifting gospel music featuring renowned artists as part of a concert series dedicated to empowerment and community support.
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John Michael Montgomery Live Concert
Experience an exciting evening with country music star John Michael Montgomery performing live at the Riverdome in Bossier City.
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Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K by Sportspectrum
Experience an exciting day of running with various race distances including a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, complete with medals, awards, and post-event refreshments in Shreveport.
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
Participate in the Turkey Trot featuring a 3.1-mile run and a half-mile fun run for children under 10 years old at Stoner Boat Launch.
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Holly Jolly Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Shreveport
Experience a festive scavenger hunt adventure in Shreveport, where teams explore the city searching for holiday-themed items and completing fun challenges for a chance to top the leaderboard.
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Victorian Afternoon Cream Tea at the Historic Logan Mansion
Experience a charming Victorian Cream Tea featuring warm scones, finger sandwiches, and fine teas amidst the elegant décor of a historic mansion.
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Log Jam Live Release Party
Experience an unforgettable night of live music and good vibes at The Noble Savage, featuring a diverse lineup of talented artists.
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Chris Blue: Gaither Christmas Tour
Experience the soulful performance of Chris Blue, winner of season 12 of The Voice, as he celebrates the Christmas season at Cypress Baptist Church.
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Lucas Jagneaux & the Roadshow Concert
Experience an exciting evening of live music with Lucas Jagneaux & the Roadshow at the Louisiana Grandstand.
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