🌱 Blanchard pastor takes on powerful new role in Shreveport police leadership

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In today's newsletter:

• Blanchard pastor takes on powerful new role in Shreveport police leadership

Also on today's calendar: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
• Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Shreveport Police Department names Michael Tyler as new deputy chief (ktbs.com) — Blanchard residents may recognize Michael Tyler, pastor at Upper Zion Baptist Church, who has just been named deputy chief of the Shreveport Police Department. With 29 years on the force and prior service as a Marine and Caddo Parish deputy, he says he’ll focus on better communication, officer support, and professional development within the department.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blanchard

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Josh Turner →
  Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave, Shreveport
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 20

• Southwood High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  8:30 am
• Ombudsman - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Woodlawn High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  8:30 am
• C. E. Byrd High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  7:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Booker T. Washington High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  8:30 am
• Captain Shreve High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  7:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening →
  Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave, Shreveport
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday May 15

• Old Tyme Music Jam →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  1:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Craft & Connect →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  10:30 am

Wednesday May 20

• Southwood High - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  8:30 am
• Ombudsman - Graduation
  Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Shreveport. Apply here.
• Crown Health Care Laundry Services posted a job opening for Custodian in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blanchard here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Shreveport

• Local Filmmaking Shines In Shreveport's 'Peeping Todd' Film (710keel.com)
• Shreveport plans Red, White & Boom event to kick off American 250 celebrations (ksla.com)
• New state building marks change in downtown Shreveport (nola.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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