Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith has announced a collaboration with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, city council members were all in favor of the collaboration in an effort to keep Shreveport safe. The collaboration is still in the planning phase; however, Chief Smith says it should happen soon.
Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art has announced a significant enhancement to its permanent collection accessibility. A new online database now provides public access to collection pieces, allowing Centenary students and the general public to explore the Shreveport’s new Community Ambassador Program is gaining momentum, and more funding may soon be available. The program was established this year under the Metropolitan Planning Commission to develop the city’s Master Plan and learn neighborhoods’ specific needs. 13 paid positions were selected for the Community Ambassador Program. Members are in training. They must attend public meetings and host at least four “pop-up” events in their districts.
The Devil's Knot Haunted Trail is an extreme trail of horror in the piney woods of South Bossier Parish. For its 8th haunt season, The Devil's Knot is introducing a brand new trail that is longer and said to be much scarier than the others. There are special 'blood bath' nights along with other very scary treats! The Devil's Knot Haunted Trail is at 2663 Mayflower Road in Haughton.
The Caddo Parish School District has a new superintendent. On Wednesday, Sept.25, the Caddo Parish School Board voted on a 9-2 vote to name Keith Burton as the new Caddo Parish Superintendent.
Twice named first-team All-SEC during his run at Mississippi State, Dak Prescott joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. Sunday, Sept.8, the former Haughton Buccaneer star was offered a history-making new contract with the Cowboys just hours ahead of the 2024 regular season kickoff against the Cleveland Browns.
Good Day Farm Pharmacy, a dispensary for medical marijuana, has a location at 1400 Kings Highway. The old Carl's Jr. building on Mansfield Road is being remodeled for a second location of Good Day Farm Pharmacy in Shreveport. A new 88-unit apartment complex is being built at 88740 Youree Drive.
82nd NAACP Louisiana State Conference coming to Shreveport in September. The conference will be held from Thursday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 28, Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Bossier City.
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