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1. In the age of screens, here's how one Louisiana librarian helps teens love reading (nola.com) — Right here in Shreveport, Captain Shreve High librarian Maureen Barclay is quietly winning over screen-obsessed teens by treating book recommendations like matching a favorite show: she asks about movies, TikToks, and hobbies, then hands them just-right reads. She describes a schoolwide reading culture, a 100‑million‑word challenge, and why trained librarians are crucial for helping picky or reluctant readers rediscover books.
2. Shreveport deputy finds gun, a minor, and 172 suspected grams of ecstasy during traffic stop (ktalnews.com) — A weekend traffic stop near Shreveport-Blanchard Highway led a Caddo Parish deputy to arrest a 20-year-old driver after finding a handgun, a 14-year-old passenger, and a large quantity of suspected ecstasy. Authorities say the man now faces multiple drug, firearm, and contributing-to-delinquency charges, with booking handled at Caddo Correctional Center.
3. The Old-School Dining Etiquette Rule One Expert Wishes We'd Bring Back (tastingtable.com) — A Shreveport-based etiquette expert wants your phone off the table—literally. Nikesha Tannehill Tyson of the Swann School of Protocol argues that constant screen use at home and in restaurants is killing conversation, and she urges families to revive the old-school habit of putting devices away so mealtimes can be about connection instead of notifications.
4. LCU volleyball hires La'Coria Tademy as head coach (kalb.com subscription) — Shreveport volleyball fans may recognize new Louisiana Christian University head coach La'Coria Tademy from her three years leading Loyola College Prep's program here. Players say her arrival has brought fresh drills, higher expectations, and a renewed drive to prove themselves as the Wildcats quickly adjust before opening their season August 28 in New Orleans.
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