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🌱 Patch AM: Shreveport and area families share funeral arrangements for loved ones
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Greetings Shreveport! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Shreveport and area families share funeral arrangements for loved ones
- Did your camera capture clues in Shreveport's fatal Gideon Street hit-and-run?
- How Shreveport teens can join the Sheriff's Explorer 4910 program now
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 77.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Notice of Death – September 7, 2026 (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Families across Shreveport and nearby communities are announcing funeral and memorial services this week for several longtime residents, with multiple gatherings scheduled today, September 10, and into October. Services will be held at churches, funeral homes, and cemeteries throughout Shreveport, Bossier City, and Haughton. Readers can find times and locations to pay their respects and support grieving neighbors. 
2. Shreveport police investigating fatal Labor Day hit-and-run on Gideon Street (ksla.com) — Shreveport police are investigating a deadly Labor Day hit-and-run on Gideon Street that killed a woman after she was taken to a local hospital. Investigators are asking nearby residents and businesses to review any security footage and contact Shreveport Police or Crime Stoppers with tips that might help identify the fleeing vehicle and driver.
3. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office opens Explorer 4910 applications (ktalnews.com) — Young people in Shreveport ages 14 to 20 can now apply for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Explorer 4910 program, but the deadline is September 10. An open house at Sheriff's Safety Town on Jewella Avenue is set for September 29, with the first meeting October 3. The free program focuses on career exploration, leadership, and practical life skills.
4. Calvary's Bockhaus, Sledge make college commitments (shreveporttimes.com) — Two standout players from Shreveport's Calvary Baptist national championship softball team have made big college decisions, with junior shortstop Baylor Bockhaus committing to Duke and pitcher/designated player Jaycee Sledge choosing Southern Miss. Both were key to Calvary's back-to-back LHSAA Division III state titles. Their commitments add to a growing list of Cavaliers moving on to Division I programs.
5. Shreveport travelers report smooth Labor Day flights (ktalnews.com) — If you flew through Shreveport Regional Airport this Labor Day, you likely enjoyed short lines, easy parking, and friendly TSA agents, according to local travelers. Residents and visitors say they often choose Shreveport over larger airports for its convenience, calmer atmosphere, and sometimes better costs, especially when heading out for family visits, relaxation, or casino getaways.
📸 Around Shreveport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shreveport
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- Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave, Shreveport
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am - VB @ Benton (Fr/JV/V)
Haughton High School Haughton, LA 71037
4:30 pm - CMS Football: vs Greenacres Middle
Cope Middle School Airline High
5:00 pm - Lady Cougar Volleyball Games at Benton Middle
Cope Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm - HMS @Elm Grove FOOTBALL Game
Haughton Middle School Elm Grove Middle School, 4301 Panther Dr Basecamp 1, Bossier Cit
5:00 pm - Treasures Attending Volleyball Game
Haughton Middle School Haughton, LA 71037
5:00 pm - HMS VS Greenacres Volleyball Game
Haughton Middle School , 250 Champion Shrs, Haughton, LA 71037
5:00 pm - Lady Mustang Volleyball Game
Greenacres Middle School 250 Champion Shrs, Haughton, LA 71037, USA
5:00 pm - Back to School Night/Book Fair/LEAP/DIBELS night
Plantation Park Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm - FOOTBALL Haughton @HOME-R,P
Elm Grove Middle School Bossier City, LA 71112
5:00 pm - GMS Football @ Cope
Greenacres Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My 8 month old puppy broke her lead and is missing, her name is star.
She is a gray and white pit bull, not aggressive, very skiddish.pmease let me know if anyone has seen her! (Nextdoor North Highland) - Reliable.
Knowledgeable. And fair on pricing. 10/10 recommend. (Nextdoor North Broadmoor)
- SkyWest Airlines, Inc. posted a job opening for Parts Clerk - SHV in Shreveport. Apply here.
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Market Manager in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shreveport here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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