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The Place to Be with Patrick D: Louisiana Legends Fest returns to Homer
HOMER, La. - Live music, food and family fun are taking over downtown Homer this weekend as Louisiana Legends Fest returns for its sixth year. KTBS 3’s Patrick Dennis visited Homer for The Place to Be with Patrick D, getting a preview of the festivities before they begin Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Filmmakers walk red carpet in downtown Shreveport for Film Prize
Filmmakers gathered to strut their stuff at the 2026 Film Prize Red Carpet Event as part of Prize Fest on Thursday, Oct. 15, in downtown Shreveport. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Filmmakers walk red carpet in downtown Shreveport for Film Prize
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Shreveport honors regional military veterans with upcoming celebration week
SHREVEPORT, La. — Military veterans across the ArkLaeTx will soon be honored during a series of regional events scheduled for the upcoming holiday. Caddo Parish has designated Nov. 5-11 as Veterans Celebration Week to recognize the men and women who have served in America's military. The slate of events aims to bring together service members, families, and community supporters from across Northwest Louisiana, East Texas, and Southern Arkansas.
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Shreveport preschoolers celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday with special storytime
SHREVEPORT, La. — Local preschoolers marked a literary milestone Wednesday as Shreveport children gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Winnie-the-Pooh. The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Goldman School and Child Development Centers partnered with the Noel Foundation to host a centennial birthday storytime event. Community volunteers read classic Pooh stories to the children, who also got a look at a rare first-edition copy of the original book.
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Demolition of downtown former Greyhound terminal begins Monday
SHREVEPORT, La. - Demolition of Shreveport's historic Greyhound bus terminal is set to begin Monday. City Council members voted to waive a 180-day waiting period for the building on Fannin Street. Holy Trinity Catholic Church plans to replace the terminal with a new parish hall and visitor center. Historic signs...
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Shreveport golf courses introduce autonomous robotic mowers
SHREVEPORT, La. — Autonomous, battery-powered mowers will soon be trimming fairways at two city-owned golf courses in Shreveport, municipal officials said. Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation purchased two self-driving mowers for Huntington Park and Querbes Park golf courses. According to SPAR, the department is the first golf course operation in Louisiana to utilize the Firefly robotic technology.
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte had Shreveport ties, hospital says
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) -“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte had ties to Shreveport, according to Shriners Children’s Shreveport. In a post on Facebook, Shriners Children’s Shreveport said Mitte received care for cerebral palsy at the hospital. He later became a patient ambassador and spokesperson for the organization’s anti-bullying campaign, the hospital said.
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Food Prize event 'Come and Get It' kicks off Prize Fest weekend
The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa was buzzing with activity Wednesday evening as Food Prize’s "Come and Get It" kicked off Prize Fest 2026 . Prize Fest is a creative competition and festival held in downtown Shreveport that features films, food, music and comedy. At Wednesday’s event, six local chefs were paired with six celebrity chefs to create original dishes that participants tasted. They then voted on their favorites. The top semi-finalist chefs advance from this event to compete for the Golden Fork trophy and a $5,000 cash prize. All the events are hosted by the Prize Foundation, a non-profit organization that activates and elevates creatives in the community and beyond through creative competitions in filmmaking, culinary arts, entrepreneurship, music, and design. Since 2012, the Prize Foundation has encouraged and incentivized filmmakers to choose Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana as places to make movies and try out new ideas. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Food Prize event 'Come and Get It' kicks off Prize Fest weekend
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There's something fishy in Shreveport: Behind the scenes at the local aquarium
SHREVEPORT, La. — As fall festivities draw crowds to downtown Shreveport, the Shreveport Aquarium is highlighting its daily animal care operations alongside a lineup of seasonal autumn events. Located along the Red River, the aquarium provides care for hundreds of aquatic species, including sharks, stingrays, and native freshwater fish....
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Sara McDaniel tells redemption story in 'The Bright Side of the Other Side'
Minden’s Sara McDaniel is known for her lifestyle and hospitality brand Simply Southern Cottage , her historic preservation projects, television appearances, community revitalization and, as of Oct. 13, the author of "The Bright Side of the Other Side: Notes from a Soul Restored." Part memoir, part testimony, and part invitation to hope and dream, McDaniel chronicles her path through divorce, disappointment, career ambition, entrepreneurship and, ultimately, restoration. More: How Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage changed her life by renovating homes Through the story of rescuing a neglected 1926 cottage in Minden, McDaniel discovers that the home she was rebuilding mirrored the work that was happening within her own heart. "Sometimes the places we think are beyond repair are the very places where restoration begins," McDaniel said. "What started as a renovation project became a journey of healing, teaching me that God often builds something more beautiful from the pieces we thought were lost forever."' Available online anywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Barnes & Noble. You can also find a copy in person at Purvéy Minden, McDaniel’s vintage clothing store in downtown Minden. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Sara McDaniel tells redemption story in
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Celebrating the ArkLaTex: Food vendors at the Red River Revel
SHREVEPORT, La. - As the Red River Revel celebrates 50 years of bringing arts, music, and food to downtown Shreveport, long-time vendors and community members are reflecting on how the annual fall festival has evolved from its modest beginnings in 1976. What began half a century ago as a small...