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In today's newsletter:
- What does LSU’s leadership shakeup mean for Shreveport’s health campus?
- How Shreveport police revived a years‑old rape investigation
- Don’t miss this free Shreveport Christmas concert and livestream Sunday
Also on today's calendar: NLFA Pro Day and 3 more events.
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- Saturday: Variably cloudy with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, temps: high: 47, low: 22.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. LSU Board Makes Big Changes for Shreveport Health Campus (710keel.com) — LSU’s Board of Supervisors has eliminated the standalone chancellor position over LSU Health Shreveport, shifting the campus under LSU Baton Rouge and renaming its leader a senior vice chancellor. Shreveport Sen. Thomas Pressly opposed the last-minute move, warning about local autonomy and recognition for Shreveport-based research, while LSU leaders insist funding and day-to-day operations will remain unchanged. 
2. Arrest made in cold case rape investigation by Shreveport Police (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport police have arrested a suspect in connection with a years‑old rape case, underscoring the department’s ongoing focus on cold sexual assault investigations. While details remain limited due to the case’s sensitivity, SPD emphasizes its commitment to pursuing justice regardless of how much time has passed and urges anyone with information about sexual assaults in Shreveport to contact law enforcement.
3. New Dimensions Choral Society Presents ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain' Christmas concert (ktalnews.com) — A free Christmas concert by the New Dimensions Choral Society is coming to Baptist Bible Fellowship Church in Shreveport this Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Led by Artistic Director Patricia Britton Hall, the performance will feature classic and uplifting holiday music, with an online livestream option for those who prefer to watch from home.
4. Dr. Kenna Franklin honored with R.I.S.E. Shreveport Trailblazing Award (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport nonprofit R.I.S.E. has honored LSUS associate vice provost Dr. Kenna Franklin with its 2025 Aetna R.I.S.E. Trailblazing Award for her deep commitment to local students and community outreach. From mentoring first-generation college students to organizing enrichment events for Caddo and Bossier youth, she works to strengthen ties between LSUS and Shreveport’s neighborhoods.
📸 Around Shreveport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shreveport
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★ Featured events ★
- The Nutcracker
Auditorium, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport
12:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- NLFA Pro Day
Freedom Fields , 2810 E Texas St , Bossier City
2:00 pm - RRRS workday every 3rd Wednesday
NWLA Master Gardener/LSUAg Ext. Office , 262 Research Station Dr , Bossier City
8:00 am - Graf Orthodontics - Shreveport
6930 Fern Ave Ste 250, Shreveport, LA 71105
9:00 am - 2025 NLFA Players Symposium
Bossier Parish Libraries Central Library , 7204 Hutchison Drive , Bossier City
10:00 am - Shreveport Card Show
Shreveport Convention Center , 400 Caddo St , Shreveport
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Saturday January 3
📣 Shreveport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Meadows Holiday Makers Market
Meadows Museum Of Art , 2911 Centenary Blvd , Shreveport
9:00 am - Block Party
Robert E. Smith Library , 6301 Canal Blvd , New Orleans
10:00 am - BELIEVE Lights the Night - A Magical Holiday Experience
Shreveport Aquarium , 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy , Shreveport
4:30 pm - Louisiana CRAFT: Urban Hydroponic & Sustainable Systems
1034 Sprague St , Shreveport
5:00 pm - Riftbound Weekly Nexus Event
Gamers XP , 1225 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy , Shreveport
6:00 pm - Vision Board Experience
3704 Greenwood Rd , Shreveport
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is our George.
He got out of our gate with our husky. He’s been missing since Monday. Please contact us 870-310-1709 (Nextdoor South Highlands) - What's every body doing this time of year?
For me, I've started hibernation. I'm also playing video games and watching some new shows/re-watching old cartoons! (Nextdoor Yorkshire)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit # 489 in Shreveport. Apply here.
- HB Travels posted a job opening for Online Cruise Booking Agent (Remote) in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shreveport here.
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