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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Tammy Phelps opens Shreveport campaign headquarters (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport voters now have a new campaign headquarters to visit as mayoral candidate Tammy Phelps opens her office on East 70th Street to hear residents' concerns. She's emphasizing water system audits, stronger support for police and fire, and teen crime prevention, while local leaders like Sen. Sam Jenkins publicly praise her record in education and community service.
2. Shreveport police warn public of phone scam impersonating officers (ksla.com) — Shreveport residents are being warned about scammers posing as local police officers and demanding money or personal information over the phone. Officers stress they will not call just to announce a warrant or request payment, and urge anyone unsure about a call to hang up and contact the Shreveport Police Department directly to verify its legitimacy.
3. Notice of Death – September 6, 2026 (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Families across Shreveport and nearby communities are announcing funeral and memorial services for several loved ones, with many gatherings scheduled this week at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside, local churches, and cemeteries. If you knew any of these residents, you'll find the dates, times, and locations to pay your respects and support their families during the coming days.
4. Local creators launch website to connect fans with live music (westcentralsbest.com) — A new locally built website, FollowTheGreenHat.com, is now live to help Shreveport-Bossier residents quickly find live music shows and discover local bands and venues. Created by Aaron Ortiz and Jedidiah Koch, the free site centralizes listings and profiles while planning to reinvest some profits into instruments and travel support for student musicians. The project launched Sunday with a party at Noble Savage downtown.
5. Southern Hills pool opens again after lengthy renovation (westcentralsbest.com) — Shreveport's Southern Hills Pool has finally reopened after months of renovation delays, giving families access again to the city's only Olympic-sized public pool. The SPAR-managed facility now features two new water slides, was funded through a voter-approved bond, and is expected to open on weekends through September, with possible October hours depending on weather. City leaders also see it as a chance to build an inner-city swim team.
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