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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 49m

Around age 40, most adults notice the need to hold a phone or book a little farther away to read.

Seeing clearly after 40: What to know about eye health as we age

Around age 40, most adults notice the need to hold a phone or book a little farther away to read.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1h

Lynn Beaty wins Bossier Police Jury election to represent Haughton, south Bossier Parish
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Republican Lynn Beaty came out ahead of Republican Brent Moreland in Saturday's race for the District 1 seat representing Haughton and south Bossier Parish on the Bossier Police Jury.

shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 2h

Green Oaks collects first victory of the season for interim head coach Nick Peoples. Mansfield also collects a victory.

Friday football roundup: No. 1 North DeSoto rolls Minden, Calvary tops Homer, Southwood gets 3rd win

Green Oaks collects first victory of the season for interim head coach Nick Peoples. Mansfield also collects a victory.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 4h

Evangel Christian Academy defeated Captain Shreve 71-25 on Friday night in Shreveport.

Photos: Check out action from Evangel's victory over Shreve

Evangel Christian Academy defeated Captain Shreve 71-25 on Friday night in Shreveport.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 5h

Saturday, dogs and their handlers competed in the SuperFly semifinals of the Super Retriever Series Crown Championship at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City, La.

Photos: Dogs make splash in Bossier City during competition

Saturday, dogs and their handlers competed in the SuperFly semifinals of the Super Retriever Series Crown Championship at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City, La.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 6h

Game changed when Gators running back Jamarcea Plater was injured in the second quarter, but the Eagles' offense was relentless as they moved into sole possession of the District 1-5A lead.

Evangel scores seven straight touchdowns, puts up over 70 points vs. Captain Shreve

Game changed when Gators running back Jamarcea Plater was injured in the second quarter, but the Eagles' offense was relentless as they moved into sole possession of the District 1-5A lead.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 7h

Scott Rabalais: South Carolina game is 'D-Day' for LSU at start of crucial October slate

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 8h

A second teen may have fired the fatal shot that killed a 17-year-old boy Tuesday on National Night Out.

Shreveport Police: Teen allegedly fired shot in defensive response in A.B. Palmer shooting

A second teen may have fired the fatal shot that killed a 17-year-old boy Tuesday on National Night Out.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 9h

If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.

See live vote totals for important local races in October 2025 Louisiana election

If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 10h

The case could lead to major changes to the Voting Rights Act.

All eyes on Louisiana as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs case on voting rights, redistricting

The case could lead to major changes to the Voting Rights Act.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 11h

Here's how programs like SNAP, WIC and other food stamps could be affected in Louisiana.

How the government shutdown could SNAP, WIC, and other food stamp programs in Louisiana

Here's how programs like SNAP, WIC and other food stamps could be affected in Louisiana.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 12h

How health care subsidies are driving the governement shutdown: And how Louisiana's Mike Johnson is handling the situation.

Inside the debate over health care subsidies that is driving the government shutdown

How health care subsidies are driving the governement shutdown: And how Louisiana's Mike Johnson is handling the situation.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 14h

The New Orleans Saints seek their second straight win Sunday when they host the New England Patriots at Caesars Superdome. Here are the predictions from our staff.

Saints vs. Patriots: Our staff makes its picks for Sunday's game in Caesars Superdome

The New Orleans Saints seek their second straight win Sunday when they host the New England Patriots at Caesars Superdome. Here are the predictions from our staff.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

Spencer Rattler gets chance vs. high draft pick from same class in Drake Maye, and can Garrett Nussmeier, Tigers offense improve?

Saints-Patriots picks: A measuring stick moment; LSU, CFB, NFL Week 6: Dattitude, Ep. 426

Spencer Rattler gets chance vs. high draft pick from same class in Drake Maye, and can Garrett Nussmeier, Tigers offense improve?

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

What a difference $65 billion makes.

At business forum, LED official says Louisiana has 'changed the narrative' on local economy

What a difference $65 billion makes.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

Kool-Aid McKinstry enjoyed a breakout performance against the New York Giants. The reason behind it may be the most encouraging thing.

The details mattered when it came to Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry's breakout performance

Kool-Aid McKinstry enjoyed a breakout performance against the New York Giants. The reason behind it may be the most encouraging thing.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

The surveillance video was released by State Police in response to a public records request. It reveals the first moments of the Smitty's fire on Aug. 22.

Video shows huge explosion and fire at Louisiana petroleum plant. A fireball, then black smoke.

The surveillance video was released by State Police in response to a public records request. It reveals the first moments of the Smitty's fire on Aug. 22.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

Case Austin was a two-way star in Benton's first win of the season. He piled up 192 receiving yards and two scores on just four catches and also had an interception as the Tigers rallied past Leesville.

Introducing the winner of the SBC Advocate/318preps Player of the Week 5

Case Austin was a two-way star in Benton's first win of the season. He piled up 192 receiving yards and two scores on just four catches and also had an interception as the Tigers rallied past Leesville.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

No, it's not just you. Summers are 21 days longer in Baton Rouge, 17 days longer in Lafayette, 11 days longer in New Orleans.

Here's how much longer Louisiana summers are lasting and why they're stretching into fall

No, it's not just you. Summers are 21 days longer in Baton Rouge, 17 days longer in Lafayette, 11 days longer in New Orleans.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

The 11th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season formed suddenly.

Subtropical Storm Karen suddenly forms as Jerry no longer expected to become hurricane

The 11th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season formed suddenly.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

A 17-year-old boy shot on Tuesday night in Shreveport has been named.

Victim in A.B. Palmer Park shooting in Shreveport on National Night Out identified by coroner

A 17-year-old boy shot on Tuesday night in Shreveport has been named.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday is special election day in Haughton and south Bossier Parish. Voters will decide whether Republicans Lynn Beaty or Brent Moreland will take up the Bossier Police Jury's District 1 seat.