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Two Caddo Sheriff’s deputies recently received promotions for their service, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.

I have once again this year attempted the impossible and compiled an NFL mock draft. Each year there are trades, players that fall in the draft and teams that reach on a prospect they believe in. One thing is for sure: This year, the first round will be quarter-back-heavy toward the top and again dominated by SEC players. Below is my attempt. Let’s see how well I do on draft night next Thursday, April 29. No. 1: Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

This week I will continue with my six-part piece previewing the upcoming MLB season that began on Thursday, April 1, and hopefully make it through an entire 162-game season. This week I will preview the American League Central and attempt to project where each team will finish in their subsequent division.

The BPCC Music Program will present its Spring Concert Band performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, in the Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium (Building I) on the BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

CORK, A Red River Revel Wine Event, presented by Eldorado Resort Casino will be held Saturday, May 1, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Plaza. Patrons attending Shreveport/Bossier’s premier wine tasting festival must be 21 years of age and ticket prices are $85 per person.

The Parish of Caddo Parks and Recreation Department and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council announce the launch of spring, summer and fall programming in Caddo Common Park, Shreveport’s first programmable greenspace located in the heart of Shreveport Common on the western edge of downtown.

Mark off the weekend of April 23-25 as three days of art, food, music, plants, shopping and a grand ‘re’-opening of Caddo Common Park! The Downtown Mercantile Spring Market will be open for business Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at 1110 Texas Ave. This fun event that debuted with a fall market, features more than 40 different vendors, live music and yummy food options including Mi Meza Latin Cuisine, RNL Authentics, Eddie’s Stuffed Shrimp and treats from Shreveport Cottage Homestead, The Twisted Brownie and Sugarwalk Popcorn. (Don’t forget great coffee and tea options from Special Reserve Coffee Roasters)!

He was host for the Port City Fest Kickoff Reception April 16, which preceded Saturday’s game at Independence Stadium between Southern University and Grambling State University.