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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Shreveport police make 18 DWI arrests in one week (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Shreveport police made 18 DWI arrests between September 16 and 22, including four people charged with second-offense drunk driving and many facing additional traffic or licensing violations. The detailed list underscores an active enforcement push and highlights how seriously local officers are treating impaired driving on city streets.
2. Shriners Children's Shreveport plans new 43,000-square-foot facility (dotmed.com) — Shriners Children's is planning a new 43,000-square-foot facility right across from its current Shreveport location, aiming to handle growing demand for pediatric specialty care. The two-story building will focus on outpatient services, with expanded clinic rooms, therapy spaces, imaging, and orthotics and prosthetics, while maintaining current patient capacity and preparing to serve even more local children in the years ahead.
3. Pioneer Heritage Center breaks ground on Rotary Club of South Shreveport Centennial Pavilion (bossierpress.com) — A new Rotary Club of South Shreveport Centennial Pavilion is coming to the Pioneer Heritage Center at LSU Shreveport, giving school groups and visitors a shaded, fan-cooled spot for lunches and events. Funded by the club, LSUS Foundation, and PHC, the pavilion should be finished by March and ready for big community days like Pioneer Day on October 24.
4. Anna Cox leads finances for $70 million roof company (ktalnews.com) — A fast-growing roofing company headquartered in Shreveport is spotlighting its 27-year-old chief financial officer, who helps oversee more than $70 million in annual revenue. Hargrove Roofing has expanded from its Shreveport base into several neighboring states, and company leaders credit Anna Cox's financial leadership and fresh perspective as a key driver of that growth.
5. Two Shreveport men arrested after high-speed Winn Parish pursuit (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Two 18-year-old Shreveport residents were arrested after a high-speed chase in Winn Parish involving a stolen pickup, boat, and trailer that reportedly hit speeds over 120 mph before crashing. After an hours-long multi-agency search using a perimeter and drone support, both suspects were located, arrested, and booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center.
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