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🐝 We Welcome You 2025 - Let's Have Some Fun!

🐝 We Welcome You 2025 - Let's Have Some Fun!

Ordavion Charleston
January 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Evening vibes: the day’s stress melts away when you open the Shreveport Buzz—it’s like a spa for your brain!

In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

Best Ever Baseball Camp: Take Your Skills to the Next Level! 🥎
Fish Fry Friday: Tasty Traditions 🍽️
King Cake Arrival: Sweet Treats Await! 🍰

Let’s get to it

— Ordavion Charleston

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THE DIGEST

📚 LSUS Faculty Member’s Paper Accepted at National Economics Conference

Academic achievement alert! An LSUS faculty member has had their paper accepted at a prestigious national economics conference, bringing recognition to the university and advancing important research. 🎓 Click Here

🌹 Shreveport’s Sharon Johnson Captures Stunning Rose Parade Photos

Take a visual journey through the 2025 Rose Parade with Sharon Johnson’s incredible photography. From Louisiana’s float to vibrant scenes, her images bring the event to life! 📸 Click Here

⚖️ Scott Crichton Retires After a Decade on Louisiana Supreme Court

After 10 years of service, Scott Crichton is stepping down from the Louisiana Supreme Court. His impactful career leaves a legacy of justice and dedication to the state. 🏛️ Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

⚾ Best Ever Baseball Camp: Take Your Skills to the Next Level! 🥎

Join the Best Ever Baseball Camp in Shreveport for a day of top-notch training, skill development, and fun. Perfect for athletes ready to level up their game!

📅 Date: January 2, 2024
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🥎 Ready to hit it out of the park? Get all the details for the Best Ever Baseball Camp and step up your baseball game!

🎀 Barbie Style 2025: A Glamorous Event! 💖

Get moving with the New Year’s Day 5K & Half Marathon! Join fellow runners for a refreshing start to 2025 in this scenic race.

📅 Date: DStep into a world of style and fun with Barbie Style 2025! This dazzling event promises a fabulous time for fans of all ages.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Haughton, LA
💖 Ready for a fashionable day? Get all the details for Barbie Style 2025 and live your Barbie dream!

🎣 Fish Fry Friday: Tasty Traditions 🍽️

Savor the deliciousness of a classic Fish Fry Friday! Bring friends and family for a delightful meal in a welcoming atmosphere.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍽️ Ready to feast? Get all the details for Fish Fry Friday and enjoy some Southern comfort food.

🌟 Fun Zone Glow Night: Light Up Your Evening ✨

Get ready for a glowing good time at Fun Zone Glow Night! Perfect for families and friends looking to have fun in an exciting, illuminated setting.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
✨ Ready to shine? Get all the details for Fun Zone Glow Night and make your night unforgettable.

🎨 GloFests at the Bakowski Bridge of Lights: A Radiant Experience 🌈

Enjoy a mesmerizing light display and community celebration at GloFests. A magical experience for all ages under the Bakowski Bridge.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌈 Ready to glow? Get all the details for GloFests at the Bakowski Bridge of Lights and enjoy a spectacular evening.

☕ Military Veterans Coffee Hour: Connection and Camaraderie 🪖

Gather with fellow veterans for coffee and conversation at the Military Veterans Coffee Hour. Build community and share stories in a relaxed setting.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Waskom Chamber, Waskom, TX
🪖 Ready to connect? Get all the details for Military Veterans Coffee Hour and start your morning with camaraderie.

🎂 King Cake Arrival: Sweet Treats Await! 🍰

Celebrate the arrival of King Cake season in style! Sample delicious cakes and welcome the start of this beloved tradition.

📅 Date: January 3, 2024
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🍰 Ready for a taste? Get all the details for King Cake Arrival and satisfy your sweet tooth!

CIVIL INSIGHT

🗑️ Shreveport Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule

The City of Shreveport's garbage collection schedule for the upcoming holidays is as follows:

Monday, December 23rd and December 30th: Monday's garbage will be collected.
Tuesday, December 24th and December 31st: Tuesday's garbage will be collected.
Wednesday, December 25th and January 1st: Christmas and New Year's Day Holidays – No garbage collection; City offices are closed.
Thursday, December 26th and January 2nd: Thursday's garbage will be collected.
Friday, December 27th and January 3rd: Friday's garbage will be collected.

Additional Information:

No bulk collections will be scheduled during holiday weeks. All heavy items called in will be scheduled for a future collection day.
For bulk pick-up requests or additional information, please contact the Solid Waste Office at (318) 673-6300.
The Woolworth Road Regional Solid Waste Facility (Landfill) will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. For more information about this facility, you may call (318) 925-3500.

For more details, click here.

— 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA.

🎄 Caddo Parish Schools Christmas Break Closure

Caddo Parish schools will be closed for Christmas Break from Friday, December 20, 2024, through Monday, January 6, 2025. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Enjoy the holiday season!

Caddo Virtual Academy

For more details, click here.

— 1961 Midway Avenue, Shreveport, LA.

🚒 Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board Special Meeting

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM. The meeting will take place at Riverview Hall, located at 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA 71101. The public is welcome to attend.

Agenda Highlights:

Roll Call
Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes
New Business:
- Scheduling appeal hearings for Fire and Police Department personnel
- Requests for investigations
- Extension of sick leave requests
Appeals to be Heard:
- Termination and suspension appeals from Police Department personnel
Other Matters:
- Approval of the 2025 meeting calendar
- Review of applications for upcoming exams
- Approval of Personnel Action Forms (PAFs)
- Review of seniority and eligibility lists

For more details, please refer to the official agenda document.

— 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA.

WEATHER

Thursday

60 🌡️ 41 | ☀️ | 0% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Sunny with no chance of precipitation.

Friday

64 🌡️ 43 | ⛅ | 77% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Partly sunny with moderate humidity.

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📢 Need Yard Announcements?

Make your special occasions stand out with Shreveport Yard Announcement Rental! Our eye-catching yard signs are perfect for celebrating birthdays, graduations, and other milestones. Each sign is designed to add a personal touch and make your message unforgettable. Ready to order your custom yard announcement? Contact us at OUR WEBSITE and let us help you create a memorable display for your event!

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