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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

• 🎉 Opening Day: Louisiana Downs 2025 Thoroughbred Race Meet

• 🏁 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour

• 🎬 Sinners: Open Caption

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🎉 55+ Live at Live! Casino

🎉 Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

🎉 Opening Day: Louisiana Downs 2025 Race Meet

🎉 Region XIV Softball Tournament

🎉 Group Tours at Shreveport Aquarium

🎉 Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars

🎉 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour

🎉 Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

🎉 Opening Day: Louisiana Downs 2025 Thoroughbred Race Meet

🎉 Region XIV Softball Tournament

🎉 Group Tours at Shreveport Aquarium

🎉 Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars

🎉 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour

🎉 Pursuing Peace & Purpose for Empaths & Highly Sensitives

🎉 You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Experience

🎉 Scavenger Hunt: Shreveport

🎉 Dog Days: Pool and Popsicles

🎉 Shreveport-Bossier Chorale Ensemble Spring Concert

🎉 Renesting Project: Give for Good Watch Party and Give Back Event @ The Noble Savage

🎉 Empowering Growing Girls Part II

🎉 Battle of the Brains: Give for Good Event

🎉 Paw-ty on the Patio (For Good!)

🎉 2025 SDNA Nurse of the Year Banquet

🎉 Don Edwards: A Walk on the Wild Side of Nature

🎉 Give Back Night with Visionaries (Give for Good)

🎉 Give for Good Fundraiser Night - Food Bank of NW Louisiana

🎉 Crush It Tuesdays @ Live! Casino

🎉 2X Tier Credit Multiplier @ Live! Casino

🎉 Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

🎉 Opening Day: Louisiana Downs 2025 Thoroughbred Race Meet

🎉 Region XIV Softball Tournament

🎉 Group Tours at Shreveport Aquarium

🎉 Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars

🧘 Power Yoga

💃 Square Dance Lessons

🧟 Zombie Scavenger Hunt

🗺️ Epic City Scavenger Hunt: Operation City Quest

🏁 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour

🕵️ You Sleuth: Detective Experience

🗺️ Scavenger Hunt: Shreveport

🎬 Sinners: Open Captions

CIVIL INSIGHT

🧼 CCC Entrance Canopy Renovations Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Facility enhancements at CCC main entrance
• Contractor submissions and reviews
• Public bid session
• See the full agenda

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🧼 CCC Security Fence Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Security fencing upgrades at CCC
• Bid evaluations and contractor selection
• Public review process
• See the full agenda

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🧼 Elevator Replacement Bid – Caddo Courthouse

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Replacement of courthouse elevator systems
• IFB 25-08 contractor proposals
• Public opening of sealed bids
• See the full agenda

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💊 Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Supplies Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• IFB 25-20 for animal health products
• Bid review and vendor selection
• Open submission process
• See the full agenda

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🛠️ Long-Range Planning & Special Projects Committee

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Discussion on strategic development initiatives
• Updates on ongoing planning projects
• Community impact strategies
• See the full agenda

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💼 Economic Development Committee Meeting

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Review of local economic programs
• Business incentives and growth strategies
• Public-private partnerships update
• See the full agenda

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🚨 Public Safety & Disaster Response Committee

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Citizens disaster recovery committee convening
• Community preparedness updates
• Policy discussions for emergency response
• See the full agenda

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📋 Caddo Parish Commission Work Session

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Upcoming commission legislation
• Departmental briefings and reports
• Open-floor commissioner discussion
• See the full agenda

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🧼 CCC Entrance Canopy Renovations Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Canopy enhancements and repairs
• Final bid presentations
• Proposal scoring and vendor evaluations
• See the full agenda

Click here for more details — Shreveport, LA.

🧼 CCC Security Fence Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Reinforcement of perimeter fencing
• Bid review for IFB 25-12
• Vendor selection process
• See the full agenda

Click here for more details — Shreveport, LA.

🧼 Elevator Replacement Bid – Caddo Courthouse

On the agenda for today’s Meeting:

• Modernization of elevator systems
• Contractor reviews and public bid opening
• See the full agenda

Click here for more details — Shreveport, LA.

💊 Veterinary Supplies Bid Opening

On the agenda for today’s Procurement Session:

• Vendor proposals for IFB 25-20
• Review of pharmaceutical specifications
• Proposal scoring and approval
• See the full agenda

Click here for more details — Shreveport, LA.

📑 Pre-Bid Conference – Caddo Parish

On the agenda for today’s Pre-Bid Meeting:

• Orientation for upcoming procurement
• Guidelines for vendor questions
• Clarifications and bid timeline review
• See the full agenda

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WEATHER

Monday

🌡️ 77° / 72° | 🌦️ Clear but Raining | 💧 Possible Showers Despite Clear Skies | 💨 E winds at 9 mph

Note: A bit of a mixed bag—while the skies may look clear, surprise showers could pass through. Keep an umbrella nearby just in case, and enjoy the cooler temps and breezy conditions.

Tuesday

🌡️ 69° / 66° | 🌧️ Rain Showers (Despite Clear Conditions) | 💧 Heavy Rain Possible | 💨 E winds at 9 mph

Note: Don’t let the “clear” forecast fool you—it’s raining hard out there! Expect soggy conditions with cool temps and steady easterly winds. Grab that raincoat!

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LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE

Monday

El Chico Cafe | Casey Martin | 7:00 PM
El Jimador Mexican Grill | Jimmy Wooten | 8:00 PM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | Acres | 8:00 PM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | BEARTOOTH | 8:30 PM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | Gideon | 8:30 PM
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | Words Over Lattes | 9:00 PM
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | Bonnie Raitt | 9:30 PM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | The Absolute Monster Gentlemen | 9:30 PM
Melvin's Landing | Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Day Party | 12:00 AM
HOTWORX | Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | 10:00 PM
Horseshoe Casino | Cinco De Mayo Pool Party | 4:00 PM
El Potrillo E70th | El Potrillo’s Cinco De Mayo Celebration | 1:00 PM

Tuesday

Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | An Exciting Scavenger Hunt! | 10:00 AM
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium | Jon Cleary | 9:00 PM

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