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Grambling's Brusly Roots, a Hidden Fox and Louisiana Wildlife: What's On at the West Baton Rouge Museum This Fall
Baton Rouge history buffs don't have to go far for one of the region's most interesting small museums. The West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, just over the Mississippi River bridge, has three exhibits on view this fall and a calendar full of community programs, most of them free.
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Shreveport Mayor's Race Heats Up As Arceneaux Seeks Another Four Years
Mayor Tom Arceneaux is running for reelection in Shreveport, saying the city needs him to finish what he started on safety, infrastructure, and moving things forward. Early voting runs through October 27, with election day November 3.
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New landmark takes shape in Downtown Homer
A new mural is complete in downtown Homer, LA, bringing vibrant color to a long-unoccupied building near the U.S. Post Office and creating a fresh photo opportunity for visitors. The project began about two years ago when Rhonda Porter, art teacher at Homer High School, Jimmy Hand of Main Street...
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Prize Fest 2026 wraps in downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Prize Fest 2026 wrapped up Sunday, Oct. 18, after a weekend of creative competition in downtown Shreveport. Competition categories ranged from film, music, food, comedy and photography. The festival was founded in Shreveport more than a decade ago by Gregory Kallenberg as a way to celebrate local talent, eventually expanding to nationwide reach.
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Shreveport musician Ryan Ramos recognized for playing with multiple bands at Red River Revel
SHREVEPORT, La. -- The gates closed on the 50th annual Red River Revel Arts Festival in downtown Shreveport Sunday night, but not before one local musician received special recognition for his contributions to this year's event. Ryan Ramos, a familiar face — and sound — at venues throughout the Shreveport...
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Oct. 16 in Music History: Elvis’ Radio Breakthrough, Berry’s St. Louis Tribute
Elvis Presley's first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride on Oct. 16, 1954, helped put an emerging sound before a wider radio audience. The Shreveport, Louisiana, program gave the young singer a platform as he developed the blend of musical styles that would help transform popular music. It stands among the most consequential events associated with this date, alongside Little Richard's recording debut and a hometown celebration of Chuck Berry.
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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.