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Entrepreneur’s challenge will reward local high schools – monthly!
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.
Celebrities from Film & TV Bring Major Nostalgia to This Year's Geek'd Con!
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 to Hold Town Hall Meetings!
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.
Community Workshops Announced for Master Plan Update!
The Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) has announced three Community Workshops to promote and gather feedback for One Shreveport - 2024 Master Plan Update.
Captain Shreve graduate pledges $500,000 to establish Pay It Forward scholarships at LSUS!
A Captain Shreve High School graduate has pledged $500,000 to establish Pay It Forward scholarships at LSU Shreveport.
Louisiana’s School Bus Rules: When to Stop (and When Not to)
As students across Louisiana return to school, plenty of school buses will return to local roadways. Drivers will have to start paying more attention to their surroundings to keep the kids safe.
From the Desk of the District Attorney, July 2024
First, I must say I am saddened by the news of the passing of my friend, Attorney Jim McMichael. My condolences to his wife, Sharla, and their family. Jim was a giant in our local legal community and will be sorely missed. And we say goodbye to our 2024 class of summer interns. This group of college and high school students have done a great job this summer as they learn a little about the criminal court system. Interns also participated in our Second Annual Caddo Parish District Attorney Youth Leadership Academy, and all the campers had an outstanding week of camp, the brainchild of our Special Victims Unit Chief Britney Green. Best wishes to them all this school year! I also want to thank the local high school football coaches who gathered for our annual free football camp for boys and girls. Special thanks to head coaches Huntington High School’s Steve Dennis, C.E. Byrd’s Stacey Ballew, North Desoto’s Chase Thompson, and Southwood’s Mike Green for their help in making this camp another huge success. Special shout out to Raising Canes for providing lunch for the kids and their parents.