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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mooretown community in Shreveport celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas festival, highlighting unity and joy by giving families $1K gifts. KSLA
- ➤ Shreveport fire crews responded to three fires at abandoned apartment complexes over three days, urging the community to report suspicious activities to prevent such incidents. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jacody Demetrius Wilson was convicted by a jury for the murder of Sherman Rambo at a Shreveport convenience store in September 2019. KSLA
- ➤ A Shreveport man was sentenced to life without parole for a 2022 second-degree murder stemming from a domestic dispute. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The newly opened Amazon fulfillment center in Shreveport is handling nearly one million packages daily during the holiday season, offering tips for improving online shopping experiences. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AT&T donated 100 iPads to students in Shreveport to support digital access, as part of a larger initiative aiming to connect 25 million people to high-speed internet by 2030. KTBS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Uncertain, Texas, affecting the Texas-Louisiana region and was felt by residents in Shreveport and surrounding areas. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport extends the property tax payment deadline to January 15, 2025, allowing taxpayers to avoid interest and penalties if paid by this extended date. Shreveport Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after exposure to dead and sick birds, amidst concerns about its spread through migratory patterns and the potential for human transmission. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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
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