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Shreveport
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, local stores were packed as shoppers rushed to buy last-minute Christmas gifts before the holiday ended. KSLA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ AAA warns drivers traveling tomorrow to expect heavy highway congestion and collision delays across major routes—Louisiana State Police urge motorists to buckle up and avoid distractions as impaired driving remains a serious concern. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Chang Liu will be featured in the upcoming 'Walk With Me: A Curiouser Gallery of Sight and Touch' exhibition at Andress + the gallery offers local visitors a unique chance to experience innovative visual and tactile art. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot was estimated at $1.7 billion, with every ticket contributing to K-12 schools and a state gambling prevention fund — nearly $4.9 billion has supported these programs since 1991. KTBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases increased this holiday season, prompting ArkLaTex schools to update CPR training and CASSE Community Health to expand care for low-income residents. Shreveport residents attended CPR training at Sheriff’s Safety Town and saw Ochsner LSU Health relocate its oral surgery clinic to Ellerbe Road — marking local health milestones. KSLA
- ➤ Flu and other respiratory illnesses are rising this holiday season, and Dr. Husan of LSU Health Shreveport advises residents to wash hands and wear masks (especially for young children and the elderly). The CDC reported an increase in flu positives, urging extra caution locally. KSLA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tech gifts (tablets, consoles, smart toys) may require charging and updates before they work properly today, and experts advise unwrapping them early to prevent delays. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evangel defensive lineman Ashton Dawson, a 6-foot-2 (285-pound) Louisiana Tech signee and District 1-5A Defensive MVP, tore his ACL during the quarterfinals and had successful surgery Monday; he will head to Ruston next. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ North DeSoto head coach Dennis Dunn earned the 2025 Shreveport-Bossier Advocate/318preps Football Coach of the Year award after leading the Griffins to a 13-1 season — which took them to the Non-Select Division II state championship game in Stonewall. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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TrapxCanvas - Shreveport
8-10 p.m. — Louisiana Downs — No entry fee mentioned — Unleash your creativity with trap beats while painting in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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