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🌱 Patch AM: How two Shreveport traffic stops led to years in prison
And check out USAF Band of the West on the Shreveport Patch calendar
Good morning to you Shreveport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How two Shreveport traffic stops led to years in prison
- How Shreveport renters can take action against negligent landlords now
- When and where you can learn free life‑saving skills locally
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two Shreveport men sentenced in separate Caddo Parish weapons cases (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Two Shreveport men have been sentenced to lengthy hard-labor prison terms in separate Caddo District Court weapons and police-flight cases tied to dangerous high-speed chases on local streets. Both cases stem from Shreveport Police traffic stops in 2024 where officers reported fleeing drivers, illegal firearms, and prior felony convictions that barred them from having guns. 
2. Shreveport leader urges residents to report bad landlords (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport residents are being urged by City Council Chairwoman Tabatha Taylor to file criminal complaints and inspection affidavits against landlords who mismanage utility payments or allow unsafe living conditions. She explains how to document issues and work with SPD's White Collar Crime Division and Property Standards so the city can investigate and prioritize safer housing across Shreveport.
3. Learn life-saving skills at upcoming Safety Town programs (ktalnews.com) — Free Community Week safety programs are coming to Safety Town on Jewella Avenue in Shreveport, offering everything from fire safety and active-shooter awareness to CPR, scam prevention, and more. Caddo Parish residents can drop in on specific dates in September and early October, with registration encouraged but not required, to build practical, potentially life‑saving skills close to home.
4. Shreveport's Jay Whatley discusses his media career with Lynn Vance (ktalnews.com) — Longtime Shreveport-Bossier radio voice Jay Whatley is opening up about how he broke into broadcasting as a teenager and built a career on local stations like K94.5 and Q97.3. He also talks about his work with the Shreveport-Bossier Mudbugs and as a local DJ, plus where residents can follow his latest projects.
5. Miss Louisiana's Teen departs for national competition (ksla.com) — Miss Louisiana's Teen, Ava Martin, flew out of Shreveport Regional Airport to compete for the Miss America's Teen title in Florida, representing Louisiana and her hometown supporters. She outlined a packed week of interviews, preliminaries, talent night, and finals, all tied to her classroom advocacy work helping students use movement to manage emotions.
📸 Around Shreveport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shreveport
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- USAF Band of the West
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium , 705 Elvis Presley Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
7:00 pm - Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting →
Shreveport, LA Calendar Shreveport, LA 71101
3:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Harrell - Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am - Cookie Dough Sale Begin
Bellaire Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71112
8:00 am - Lady Cougar Volleyball Games at Greenacres Middle
Cope Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm - (AWAY) Volleyball Versus Haughton (MB)
Rusheon Middle School 250 Champion Shrs, Haughton, LA 71037, USA
5:00 pm - Lady Mustang Volleyball Game
Greenacres Middle School 2220 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA
5:00 pm - VOLLEYBALL-@Benton-R
Elm Grove Middle School Bossier City, LA 71112
5:00 pm - Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am - Back To School Night
W.T. Lewis Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm - Back-to-School Night
Bossier High School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:30 pm - Sun City Open House
Sun City Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71112
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I hope this is allowed.
My family and I just moved from Tx and we got stuck with 2 dogs that we were suppose to be taking care of temporarily. Unfortunately their owners… (Nextdoor Airport-Pines Road) - "LOU"ise went missing 8/26 at 2am.
I can see her on the camera, then she makes the corner and then there's a dog barking, but I can't see anything. Hasn't been seen since. 900 block… (Nextdoor Shreve Island)
- CRH plc posted a job opening for Plant Loader Operator in Shreveport. Apply here.
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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