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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Holy Angels gift shop in south Shreveport now offers new holiday take-and-bake meals, homemade cookies, and creative gifts by residents, with items available starting Dec. 8 and cookie orders accepted until Dec. 22; proceeds support Angelworks (a program helping residents gain independence). The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ District Attorney James Stewart continues his annual holiday tradition by distributing 247 bicycles to students at Walnut Hill Elementary and JS Clark Elementary on Monday, Dec. 15 (157 bikes at 8:30 a.m. and 90 bikes at 1:30 p.m.). Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center will host its Las Vegas Night fundraiser on Dec. 13 at Petroleum Club - featuring auctions including a Taylor Swift-signed guitar and a private jet trip to fund programs for 18,000 deaf, deaf/blind, and hard-of-hearing people. New executive director Wendi Coker leads. Shreveport Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SLB announced it will invest $30 million to expand its operations in Caddo Parish by doubling its facility at the Shreveport technology center (7600 Antoine Blvd). Work will begin in January 2026 and is expected to create over 600 new jobs. Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana dropped Medicaid contract extensions for Aetna Better Health of Louisiana and United Healthcare of Louisiana effective January 1, 2026 — the state notified both providers on Monday that their contracts would not be renewed. KSLA
- ➤ Local officials—Commissioners Greg Young, Stormy Gage-Watts and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman—visited a data center in Virginia to explore a future facility for the city. The police department is moving into a new headquarters after years in its old historic building. KSLA
- ➤ The Shreveport Fire Department closed Station 4 for needed renovations at 2200 Milan Street. Fire crews were moved to nearby Stations 1 and 8 to keep services strong, and the station will reopen by summer 2026. KTBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Stanley Hoang at Ochsner LSU Health performed the world’s first awake dual approach spinal fusion surgery, cutting a 6-hour procedure to 3 hours for a patient unable to have general anesthesia; his method published in the Journal of Neurosurgery earned praise at the Virtual Global Spine Conference. KSLA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dan Gill, a retired LSU AgCenter horticulture specialist, advises local gardeners to prepare for chillier weather by covering tropical plants, storing seeds in the refrigerator, cleaning tools, reusing fallen leaves, weeding regularly, and planting chilled spring bulbs in groups. His tips help protect gardens between October and March. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calvary's boys outscored Parkway 87 to 73 and Booker T. Washington beat Northwood 61 to 57 on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in week 4 prep basketball games. The scores mark an active night in high school sports. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Centenary Gents coach J.A. Anglin, a Shreveport native, earned his first NCAA coaching victory Tuesday night in Marshall, Texas when senior guard Craig Collier hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to secure a 64-62 win over East Texas Baptist. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Calvary will face Dunham and top recruit Elijah Haven in the LHSAA Select Division III championship game at the Superdome today at 7 p.m.—the contest comes after an early setback and a strong season turnaround by a mostly inexperienced team. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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Morning Nature Hike
7-9 a.m. — Eddie D Jones Park — Free entry — Explore wildlife and enjoy a picturesque early morning hike guided by a park naturalist.
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World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless magic of ballet in this enchanting holiday classic featuring a magical journey and delightful characters.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7-8:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Limited VIP Packages Available — Experience a magical extravaganza filled with acrobatics and holiday melodies to ignite the festive spirit.
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49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
1-2:30 p.m. — Independence Stadium — Check website for ticket info — Experience one of the longest-running college football bowl games featuring top NCAA FBS teams.
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Rock The Clock New Year's Eve Celebration
8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Enjoy a captivating New Year’s Eve experience filled with wonder and excitement.
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