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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 51m

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 · 1h

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 · 2h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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.

Saturday is Bossier Police Jury District 1 election between Lynn Beaty and Brent Moreland

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.

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

It's a perfect place for photos of your pumpkins

This south Shreveport pumpkin patch is the place to find fall variety, gather for photo ops

It's a perfect place for photos of your pumpkins

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

Shreveport was giving a KLB grant of $10,000 to use for its beautification project around the regional airport entryway.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful gave Shreveport a beauty booster. Where will the city spend $10,000?

Shreveport was giving a KLB grant of $10,000 to use for its beautification project around the regional airport entryway.

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

Who ya got? Our LSU beat team's picks are in for a pivotal SEC clash in Tiger Stadium.

LSU-South Carolina predictions: Our LSU beat team picks a pivotal game in Tiger Stadium

Who ya got? Our LSU beat team's picks are in for a pivotal SEC clash in Tiger Stadium.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 18h

Deonte Brown, when he began his professional boxing career, knew he needed a nickname.

He was born in Louisiana. Now, boxer Deonte Brown is trying to put himself on the map.

Deonte Brown, when he began his professional boxing career, knew he needed a nickname.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 20h

Keep up with all the big games in the Shreveport area on Friday night.

Live: High school football scores for Week 6 in the Shreveport-Bossier City area

Keep up with all the big games in the Shreveport area on Friday night.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 22h

The EPA and U.S. Coast Guard will investigate whether an oil sheen has reached the mouth of the Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain following heavy rains earlier this week, the

EPA, Coast Guard to probe reports of oil sheen on Lake Pontchartrain

The EPA and U.S. Coast Guard will investigate whether an oil sheen has reached the mouth of the Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain following heavy rains earlier this week, the

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 23h

The mayor on Thursday announced he was backing off an unpopular proposal to raise $3 million with a 2% surcharge on water bills that would have been used to tear down blighted apartment complexes.

Mayor drops 2% 'blight surcharge' on water bills plan

The mayor on Thursday announced he was backing off an unpopular proposal to raise $3 million with a 2% surcharge on water bills that would have been used to tear down blighted apartment complexes.

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shreveportbossieradvocate.com @sbcadvocate.bsky.social · 23h

Ryan Clark went into detail as he explained why he felt the need to apologize over his comments on former LSU player Kyren Lacy.

LSU great Ryan Clark apologizes on ESPN following comments on Kyren Lacy footage

Ryan Clark went into detail as he explained why he felt the need to apologize over his comments on former LSU player Kyren Lacy.

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

“Last I checked, my kids' babysitter doesn’t take an IOU from the federal government,” said one woman, whose husband is a Marine.

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

“Last I checked, my kids' babysitter doesn’t take an IOU from the federal government,” said one woman, whose husband is a Marine.

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

She will join 10 other Louisiana chefs to promote Louisiana cuisine and culture in New York City.

This Shreveport chef will be 1 of 11 in the state cooking at Taste Louisiana in NYC

She will join 10 other Louisiana chefs to promote Louisiana cuisine and culture in New York City.

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

Get ready for some more mind-boggling numbers in the second half, but let's take a look at some of the standouts thus far.

We unveil the 2025 Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate Midseason Prep Football Awards

Get ready for some more mind-boggling numbers in the second half, but let's take a look at some of the standouts thus far.

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

Kickapoo Twist Winery and Vineyards, located in Gloster, Louisiana, hosted a dinner made by Chef Tootie Morrison.

I went to a dinner hosted by Kickapoo Twist Winery near Stonewall. Here's what I tried.

Kickapoo Twist Winery and Vineyards, located in Gloster, Louisiana, hosted a dinner made by Chef Tootie Morrison.

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

Chief Justice John Weimer has been pushing the fund to make the change, as a matter of law, and Supreme Court justices and the judges on the board have just as consistently rejected his view.

Inside Chief Justice John Weimer's battle with other judges over pay: 'Louisiana two-step'

Chief Justice John Weimer has been pushing the fund to make the change, as a matter of law, and Supreme Court justices and the judges on the board have just as consistently rejected his view.

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

A slew of Thursday games highlight the Week 6 slate of local high school football. Airline at Parkway is the featured matchup to kick things off.

Prep football capsules, week 6: Historical notes, how to watch/listen to Shreveport-area games

A slew of Thursday games highlight the Week 6 slate of local high school football. Airline at Parkway is the featured matchup to kick things off.

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

Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane over open waters Friday.

Tropical Storm Jerry expected to become hurricane after passing Caribbean islands

Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane over open waters Friday.

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

A major change in store on a Shreveport zoning requirement. Parking mandates may go away.

Shreveport MPC wants to reduce the need for giant, underfilled parking lots

A major change in store on a Shreveport zoning requirement. Parking mandates may go away.

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

After being shut out of their savings accounts for over a week, customers can now check their recent balances — but withdrawals are still pending.

Limited access restored to LA college savings accounts after unexpected shutdown

After being shut out of their savings accounts for over a week, customers can now check their recent balances — but withdrawals are still pending.

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

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux declared his intent to run for a second term at a party downtown Wednesday evening.

Mayor Tom Arceneaux announces he'll run for 2nd term, Shreveport notables and 50 Cent stop by

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux declared his intent to run for a second term at a party downtown Wednesday evening.

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

Captain Shreve running back Jamarcea Plater's two big games puts him at top of Shreveport-area leading rushers. Peyton Houston of Evangel nears 2,000 passing yards.

Shreveport-area high school football 5-game statistical leaders, Plater and Deere top rushers after big games

Captain Shreve running back Jamarcea Plater's two big games puts him at top of Shreveport-area leading rushers. Peyton Houston of Evangel nears 2,000 passing yards.

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

Shreveport's Marilynn's Place is selling, closing, and reopening. The new owner hopes you will like the changes.

Marilynn’s in Shreveport is being sold after 14 years. These changes are coming.

Shreveport's Marilynn's Place is selling, closing, and reopening. The new owner hopes you will like the changes.

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