🌱 Patch AM: Which 20 films are vying for $50,000 in downtown Shreveport?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which 20 films are vying for $50,000 in downtown Shreveport?
• Shreveport traffic stop ends with narcotics seizure and multiple felony charges.

Also on today's calendar: Art & Storytime for Elementary.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot; a morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 102, low: 80.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisiana Film Prize 2026: Official Top 20 Finalists Announced (k945.com) — Downtown Shreveport will be buzzing October 14–18 as Prize Fest 2026 brings top filmmakers, chefs, musicians, photographers, and comedians to compete for major prizes, including a $50,000 film award. Screenings and events span Shreveport and Bossier City, with audiences helping pick the winners in person or online. Expect packed streets, red carpets, and plenty of creative energy.
   

• Crack cocaine, other narcotics seized by SPD after traffic stop (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport police say a routine traffic stop at Broadway Avenue and Henry Street led to the arrest of a driver accused of trying to flee and carrying suspected crack cocaine and other narcotics packaged for distribution. Officers used tasers to detain the man, who now faces multiple drug charges plus counts for resisting and driving without a license, which SPD cites as a success of directed patrols.
   

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Monday August 24
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  Greenacres Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
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• Wall of Fame
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Tuesday August 25
• Morning Announcements
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• August Spirit Night-Johnny's
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  4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Streetcar Snoballs Fundraiser Ends
  W.T. Lewis Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
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Thursday August 27
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  Brookshire Grocery Arena, 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr, Bossier City
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking to donate A LOT of women's clothes size 2x (might be some 3x) to someone in dire need of formal clothing (most still have tags).
  They were given to me but they were way too big. I've lost 202 lbs so I'm looking for large and xl now. Have a blessed day! Best would be to message… (Nextdoor Airport-Pines Road)
• This senior citizen needs help from someone with a leaf blower who can clean off my garage roof of tree debris and removal of some vines growing on apex of the roof.
  The doc advised me to not climb anymore is why I am asking for help. Early morning would be best due to the heat during the day. Reply here and I… (Nextdoor South Highlands)

• CSI International, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor - Shreveport, Part - Time in Shreveport. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate (5am-10am) in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shreveport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bossier City

• Bossier City exhibit showcases 75 years of local history (tncontentexchange.com)
• Bossier Parish Police Jury highlights upcoming preparedness, economic development events (shreveportbossierjournal.com)
• Bossier Parish School Board approves New Year Bridge stipend (ktalnews.com)

Benton

• Bossier chamber honors Benton High school nurse for saving student athlete's life (westcentralsbest.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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