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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Police Department is seeking assistance to locate Ben Parker, a 75-year-old man last seen on Dec. 12 in Shreveport, driving a 2002 Silver Pontiac Grand Prix. KTBS
- ➤ The Shreveport Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of the new Fire Station 14, funded by 2021 taxpayer-approved bonds, featuring modern amenities and designed to enhance firefighters' living conditions and response capabilities. Shreveport Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office clarifies that an isolated battery incident at a Shreveport mobile home park should not cause public concern. KSLA
- ➤ The parents of Jestin Ware Jr., an 18-year-old set to graduate high school, speak out after he was fatally shot in a drive-by in Shreveport, amidst calls from city officials for community action and justice. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. inducted 12 new deputies into the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, highlighting the department's ongoing recruitment efforts. Shreveport Bossier Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new initiative ensures free cancer screenings and annual physicals for firefighters in Shreveport, Louisiana, funded by Willis-Knighton Health. KSLA
- ➤ Fire departments in Caddo-Bossier partner with Willis Knighton Health to provide free cancer screenings for firefighters, facilitated by the passing of Act 554. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Louisiana passes Act 554 mandating local governments to fund cancer screenings for all full-time firefighters and retirees, acknowledging their increased risk due to exposure to carcinogenic chemicals. KTAL
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Colter Wall in Concert with Vincent Neil Emerson and Kade Hoffman
Colter Wall will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium alongside Vincent Neil Emerson and Kade Hoffman for an evening of music.
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Caddo Parish Swift Skills Basketball Camp
The Caddo Parish Swift Skills Basketball Camp, organized by Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Stromile Swift, focuses on developing basketball skills for young athletes.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar
This event features an evening of fine dining and live music, offering a festive atmosphere to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
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Way to St James Global Camino
A gathering for local pilgrims to connect and walk together in the scenic neighborhood of Lakeside on Long Lake.
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Do Portugal Circus: A Family Circus Experience
An engaging circus event featuring astonishing stunts and talents, designed for family enjoyment without animal performances.
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