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Hi Shreveport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Shreveport's childcare gap may be holding local workers back
- Which Shreveport-area liberos are set to dominate this season?
- How to spot dangerous heat stroke symptoms in Shreveport's triple-digit heat
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 104, low: 78.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Shreveport Chamber links child care to workforce needs (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport's Chamber of Commerce has linked local childcare shortages to lower workforce participation, especially among women, after a year-long study with LSU Shreveport. The research highlights unfilled childcare capacity due to staffing issues, lost economic activity, and a push to get the state to recognize a key child development credential so more providers can open seats for families. 
2. Here are 10 top Shreveport area Liberos to watch in 2026 volleyball (shreveporttimes.com) — High school volleyball fans in the Shreveport area can get an early look at 10 standout liberos that coaches say anchor their teams' defenses heading into the 2026 season. Players from schools like Airline, Byrd, Captain Shreve, Parkway, and others are highlighted for their leadership, hustle, and defensive stats.
3. Doctors warn of heat stroke risks as temps hit triple digits (ktalnews.com) — Triple-digit heat in Shreveport has doctors urging residents to watch closely for signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illness, especially confusion, nausea, and extreme fatigue. Physicians say even people with existing medical conditions are seeing their symptoms worsen in this weather and stress the importance of staying well-hydrated before spending time outdoors.
4. Shreveport man convicted of raping child relative (ksla.com) — A Shreveport man has been convicted of first-degree rape of a young child and now faces a mandatory life sentence without parole. Shreveport police, child advocates, medical experts, and family members all played roles in the investigation and trial, which relied heavily on the child's testimony and DNA evidence.
5. Three indicted in Caddo Parish on homicide and sexual assault charges (ksla.com) — Caddo Parish's grand jury has indicted three people in separate violent cases tied to Shreveport, including two second-degree murder charges and one first-degree rape charge. The cases involve deadly shootings at a Shreveport park and home, and a sealed rape indictment, with all defendants currently in custody.
📸 Around Shreveport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shreveport
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★ Featured events ★
- PokeKon-Fest Shreveport, Louisiana →
Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport Bossier City, 2015 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Vince Gill: 50 Years From Home 2026 Tour
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium , 705 Elvis Presley Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
7:30 pm - Administrative Conference →
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3:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
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Friday August 21
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Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am - DIBELS BOY-Day 2
Sun City Elementary School Conference Room
8:30 am - (AWAY) Volleyball Versus Greenacres (MR)
Rusheon Middle School 2220 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA
5:00 pm - Lady Cougar Volleyball Games at Cope vs. Elm Grove Middle
Cope Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm - VOLLEYBALL-@Cope
Elm Grove Middle School Bossier City, LA 71112
5:00 pm - Football Scrimmage @ Home
Bossier High School Bossier City, LA 71111
6:00 pm - Back to School Skate Night
Sun City Elementary School Hot Wheels Skating Rink
5:30 pm - Hall - Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have two kittens that need a home, I love them both buttttt I was supposed to only get them to kitten stage (they were both bottle feed) but the homes feel through I was just fostering!
they are very loving babies! I have asthma and they are making my breathing worse! I was supposed to only have them long enough to be healthy and can… (Nextdoor Alpha) - I just moved into my new home and I'm looking for someone to help with some plumbing work.
Does anyone have a plumber they trust and would recommend? (Nextdoor Ingleside)
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Catering Service Worker in Shreveport. Apply here.
- Alpine Silica posted a job opening for Production Superintendent in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shreveport here.
Ok Shreveport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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