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Shreveport Green/Arbor Day Foundation/IP team up for events!

'It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our board chair, John Tuggle. John has left an indelible mark not only on United Way but on the lives of so many throughout our community. The knowledge and effort he has shared to enhance our education initiatives and enrich the lives of children across our region, we are forever grateful for.

EVENT: Crime Stoppers’ Burgers 4 The Badge – Police Appreciation Day DATE: Wednesday, Oct.9, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. LOCATION: Shreveport Police Headquarters, 1234 Texas St. Outside on grassy hill area.

1. Tell us about your family and where you grew up: I am born and raised in Shreveport; father is 3rd generation oil and gas entrepreneur, and mother was a licensed counselor who focused on pain management. My mom helped to open and run a Center for Integrative Medicine at the Schumpert many years ago. She is my inspiration and has taught me so much about the mind-body connection.

The Shreveport City Council delayed approval of the first sale of the 2024 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of approximately $88 million of the $256.1 million of the three General Obligation Bonds passed by Shreveport voters in April of this year. The council could adopt at its next meeting, Oct.8.

Unlike most states, spouses in Louisiana do not automatically by law inherit from their spouses.

Newly elected Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn is looking to add some new faces to his team.

The fourth annual National Football Foundation McNaughton Chapter Preseason Scholar-Athlete Watch List just announced includes 21 competitors from Bossier or Caddo parishes among the 37 remarkable high school seniors in North Louisiana who have been nominated by their coaches.