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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ben Parker, a 75-year-old man from Shreveport, has been safely located after he was reported missing.  KTBS
  • Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and the City of Shreveport are negotiating a new lease for a studio, which now includes an additional large building to benefit the project and the community.  KSLA

CRIME NEWS

  • A Shreveport man, Reginald L. Fisher, was convicted of sexual battery for abusing a family member over a year.  KTBS
  • Shreveport police seek public assistance to locate Reginald Milton Marr Jr., 44, charged with multiple sex crimes against a teenager.  KTBS
  • Zyun Thomas, 19, has been charged with second-degree murder for his role in a March 2023 mass shooting in downtown Shreveport.  KSLA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Shreveport is offering a 15-day interest waiver on property tax payments, maintaining the original Dec. 31 deadline but not penalizing late payments until after Jan. 15.  KTBS
  • Mayor Tom Arceneaux discusses outcomes of court cases concerning vacant apartment fires in a studio visit.  KSLA

HEALTH NEWS

  • Willis Knighton Health is covering the cost of legally required cancer screenings and physicals for firefighters in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Caddo and Bossier parishes, alleviating financial burdens on local governments and potentially saving lives.  The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate

SPORTS NEWS

  • TJ Jamison, a sophomore at Calvary Baptist and the nation's top point guard, propels his team to a strong start with standout performances and hard work.  Shreveport Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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