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🐝 Shreveport Regional Airport Breaks A New Record! Thanks!

🐝 Shreveport Regional Airport Breaks A New Record! Thanks!

Ordavion Charleston
January 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

Access to Opportunities: Empowering Small Businesses 🚀
Art Jam & Exhibition at Rhino Coffee: Create & Collaborate 🎵
Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions at Broadmoor Branch: STEM Fun for All Ages 🚀

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THE DIGEST

🎭 Registration Extended for 37th Annual African American History Parade

There’s still time to join the celebration! Registration for the 37th Annual African American History Parade has been extended. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Shreveport’s rich cultural tradition. ✊ Click Here

🌟 United Way of Northwest Louisiana Welcomes Five New Board Members

Exciting leadership updates! United Way of Northwest Louisiana has added five new board members to its team, bringing fresh perspectives to tackle key community challenges. Big things ahead! 💼 Click Here

✈️ Shreveport Regional Airport Welcomes Over 715,000 Passengers in 2024

Flying high! Shreveport Regional Airport saw more than 715,000 passengers in 2024, reflecting growth and strong connections to the region. Here’s to even more travel milestones in 2025! 🌍 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🎣 North Louisiana Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting: Reel In the Knowledge 🐟

Join fellow fly fishing enthusiasts at the North Louisiana Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting. Share tips, techniques, and stories in a relaxed environment.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐟 Ready to cast your line? Get all the details for the Fly Fishers Meeting and connect with the fishing community.

🤱 Mother-Baby Q&A and Birthplace Tour: Parenthood Preparation 🍼

Get your questions answered and take a tour of The Birthplace. A perfect session for expecting mothers and families to prepare for their journey.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍼 Ready to learn? Get all the details for the Mother-Baby Q&A and feel prepared for your new chapter.

🍽️ Winner Winner Louisiana Dinner! Taste the Bayou’s Best 🌟

Savor Louisiana’s finest dishes at the Winner Winner Louisiana Dinner! Indulge in a delicious culinary experience highlighting the state’s rich flavors.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Ready for a feast? Get all the details for Winner Winner Louisiana Dinner! and treat your taste buds.

🎥 Film Prize 2025 Kickoff and Networking Party: Lights, Camera, Connect! 🎬

Celebrate the start of Film Prize 2025 with a night of networking, film discussions, and excitement for the year ahead.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎬 Ready to roll? Get all the details for the Film Prize Kickoff and join the film community.

📈 Access to Opportunities: Empowering Small Businesses 🚀

Small business owners, take your venture to the next level with the Access to Opportunities workshop. Learn about certifications, contracting, financing, and more.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: The Milam Street Incubator Community Kitchen, Shreveport, LA
🚀 Ready to grow? Get all the details for the Access to Opportunities Workshop and secure your spot today!

🎨 Art Jam & Exhibition at Rhino Coffee: Create & Collaborate 🎵

Bring your creativity to life with Manifest’s Art Jam & Exhibition. Enjoy live music, collaborative painting, and an inspiring evening.

📅 Date: January 14, 2025
📍 Location: Rhino Coffee, Uptown Shreveport, LA
🎵 Ready to jam? Get all the details for the Art Jam & Exhibition and let your artistic side shine!

🎉 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Party Celebration: Honoring a Legacy 🌟

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an uplifting event filled with inspiration and community spirit.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Ready to celebrate? Get all the details for the MLK Birthday Celebration and honor this historic leader.

📚 Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions at Broadmoor Branch: STEM Fun for All Ages 🚀

Join the fun at Broadmoor Branch and explore the science of chain reactions with popsicle sticks in this engaging activity.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🚀 Ready for some STEM fun? Get all the details for Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions and bring your curiosity.

☕ 1 Million Cups: Featuring Sylvester Marshall 💡

Join local entrepreneurs and innovators for coffee and conversations as Sylvester Marshall shares insights and inspiration.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
💡 Ready to connect? Get all the details for the 1 Million Cups Gathering and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

🍷 Wine Tasting at RFC: Explore Australia’s Best 🍇

Take your taste buds on a journey through Australia with an exquisite wine tasting experience at RFC.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍇 Ready to sip? Get all the details for the Wine Tasting Event and enjoy a refined evening.

🎨 Faces of Shreveport Common: Artist Up Exhibition Opening 🌟

Celebrate the creativity of local artists with the opening of Faces of Shreveport Common. Discover unique works and stories behind them.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Ready to explore? Get all the details for the Exhibition Opening and support local art.

💪 New Year, New Me-Ingle 🎉

Kickstart your New Year goals with the New Year, New Me-Ingle. This event combines fun and motivation to help you stay on track.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎉 Ready for a fresh start? Get all the details for New Year, New Me-Ingle and begin your journey.

🧙 Dungeons and Drafts: Wild Beyond the Witchlight ✨

Step into the magical realm of Dungeons and Dragons while enjoying great brews and an immersive gaming experience.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
✨ Ready for adventure? Get all the details for Dungeons and Drafts and let your imagination soar.

🍕 Johnny’s Pizza Night: Supporting The Arc Caddo-Bossier ❤️

Enjoy a delicious meal at Johnny’s Pizza House while supporting the Goldman School and Child Development Centers.

📅 Date: January 15, 2025
📍 Location: 3915 Gilbert Drive, Shreveport, LA
❤️ Ready to make a difference? Get all the details for Johnny’s Pizza Night and dine for a cause.

CIVIL INSIGHT

📝 Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Agenda Highlights:

Review of upcoming agenda items
Discussions on city ordinances and resolutions
Departmental reports
Council member comments

The conference will take place in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The public is welcome to attend.

For more details, click here.

— 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA.

🏢 Special Session of the Caddo Parish Commission

The Caddo Parish Commission will convene for a Special Session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

Agenda Highlights:

Selection of 2025 Officers:
- President
- Vice President
- Parliamentarian
Extension Requests:
- Ordinance 6417: 90-day extension
- Ordinance 6403: 90-day extension
Presentations:
- Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Awareness Month
Resolutions:
- Authorizing extension of State Agency Lease No. 22067 with Paloma Natural Gas, LLC
- Relocating polling place for Precinct 3 09
- Authorizing Caddo Community Action Agency, Inc. to administer the Head Start Program
Special Recognitions:
- Human Trafficking Awareness Month
- Destiny Martin
- Operation Santa Claus
- National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
- Lois Hughes
- Caddo High School Principal of the Year: Crystal Barnes
- Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year: Tracy Cathon
- Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year: Nicolas Cunningham
Appointments:
- Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana
- Reappointments to the Animal Services Board

The session will be held at Government Plaza Chambers, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The public is welcome to attend.

For more details, click here.

🏢 Shreveport City Council Meeting

The Shreveport City Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Agenda Highlights:

Review of ordinances and resolutions
Departmental reports
Public comments
Council member discussions

The meeting will take place at Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The public is welcome to attend.

For more details, click here.

🏢 Health Care Trust Fund Board Meeting

The Health Care Trust Fund Board will convene on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Location:

Address: 505 Travis St., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Shreveport, LA 71101

Agenda Highlights:

Review of fund performance
Discussion of investment strategies
Approval of minutes from previous meetings
Open forum for public comments

The public is welcome to attend.

For more details, click here.

— 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA.

WEATHER

Tuesday

54 🌡️ 32 | 🌤️ | 77% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: A blend of sun and clouds.

Wednesday

58 🌡️ 33 | 🌤️ | 77% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Sunshine and a few clouds.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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