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Hello Shreveport! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a weekend crackdown at Copper Road Plaza targeted guns and violence.
  • Police seek tips after alleged $139K fraud at Shreveport cabinet company
  • Shreveport and Bossier families share upcoming services for loved ones

Also on today's calendar: CHEN FALL 2026 CE CONFERENCE: CHANGING MINDSETS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 77.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Guns and Drugs Seized in Shreveport Police Operation (710keel.com) — Shreveport law enforcement teamed up over the weekend at Copper Road Plaza, seizing multiple guns, drugs, and a handgun with a Glock switch after repeated complaints about violence. Officers say the coordinated operation, involving several regional agencies, aimed to prevent future shootings and keep dangerous weapons off local streets.
   

2. Former controller accused of stealing $139,487 from company in Shreveport (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport police have issued an arrest warrant for a former controller accused of making nearly $140,000 in unauthorized American Express charges while working at Custom Built Cabinet & Supply. Investigators say the alleged fraudulent activity spanned more than a year, and they're asking anyone who knows the suspect's whereabouts to contact the Shreveport Police Department.
   

3. Notice of Death – September 8, 2026 (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Families across Shreveport and nearby communities are sharing funeral and memorial plans for loved ones, with several services scheduled in town from September 10 through October. If you knew any of the deceased listed, including those with services at Centuries Memorial, Osborn, Rose-Neath, and local churches, you'll find dates, times, and locations to pay your respects.
   

4. Remembering Garland Rivers (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Shreveport residents are saying goodbye to 90-year-old Garland Rivers, a devoted Catholic, Air Force veteran, and longtime sheet metal mechanic who loved dancing, hunting, and family. Visitation and Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, followed by burial at Centuries Memorial, with his family requesting memorials to the parish.
   

5. Predicting which Shreveport-area football teams could win Week 2 games (shreveporttimes.com) — High school football fans in the Shreveport-Bossier area get a game-by-game breakdown of this week's top matchups, with score predictions for 10 contests starting Thursday. From Airline at Byrd to Bastrop at Captain Shreve and Karr vs. Huntington at Indy Stadium, the guide helps you decide which local battles to watch and what to expect.
   

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  • For my birthday I was taken to the aquarium in Shreveport.
    Im not from here so I didnt know we had one. I thought it was very cool and you got to interact with a lot of different things. The staff there were… (Nextdoor Blanchard Preserve)
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    These guys have been out working hard every day, even through this brutal Louisiana heat. They're dependable, respectful, and aren't afraid of a hard… (Nextdoor Broadmoor West)
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  • Boot Barn 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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