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Ryan Williams, CEO of Seedlinks Behavior Management, has decided to invest in the community that he credits with molding him by supporting students through his Better Me, Better School Challenge. This challenge is his most recent form of Williams has invited Booker T. Washington, Green Oaks, Huntington, and Woodlawn High Schools to participate in a tiered challenge to provide cash incentives at each level. Schools will be rewarded according to criteria such as accepting the challenge, participating in PTA or PTSO, minimizing school fights, and attending back-to-school night events.

Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is gearing up for the 9th run through Downtown Shreveport. That show is set for August 16 -18 of this year, and it will once again return to the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets are available at GeekdCon.com and will be available at the box office during the event.

Mayor Arceneaux’s Small Business Task Force will be holding a series of four (4) town hall meetings to gather input and insight from local businesses about their experiences interacting with permitting, zoning, and other city services. It is also an opportunity to suggest recommendations to streamline the process of business creation and expansion in the city.

The Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) has announced three Community Workshops to promote and gather feedback for One Shreveport - 2024 Master Plan Update.

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A Captain Shreve High School graduate has pledged $500,000 to establish Pay It Forward scholarships at LSU Shreveport.

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