CPSO Launches 8th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations for its eighth annual Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. has set a goal of more than 4,000 pounds of nonperishable food to help families facing food insecurity in the region. Donations are accepted through Nov. 19 at seven CPSO locations, including the Caddo Correctional Center, the Caddo Courthouse/Tax Department, Sheriff’s Safety Town, the Regional Training Academy and three substations. Most-needed items include canned meat, peanut butter, dried beans and rice, pasta, canned vegetables and fruit, boxed cereal, oatmeal or grits, and flour or sugar in bags of 5 pounds or less. Glass containers are not accepted. For information, contact CPSO Media Relations at (318) 681-0666.
Speaker Johnson Makes Surprise Visit to Natchitoches
Natchitoches Parish Journal
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made a surprise visit to Natchitoches on Saturday, stopping at Merci Beaucoup to speak with supporters and civic leaders about national issues and the upcoming midterm elections. Johnson, who represents Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, used the occasion to discuss national policy and add levity to his remarks. The visit is part of a broader tour of congressional districts ahead of the midterms. Johnson has made previous stops in Natchitoches, including a town hall appearance and a keynote address at a Community Memorial Day commemoration.
Shongaloo Man Killed; Suspect in Custody
Webster Parish Journal
A Shongaloo man is dead and a woman is in custody following a Sunday evening shooting in Webster Parish. Earl Benson was killed at a residence in the 1300 block of Highway Alt. 2 in Shongaloo after shots were reported at about 5:53 p.m. Webster Parish Sheriff’s investigators arrested Lacy Mann, also of Shongaloo, approximately 19 minutes later. Early information indicates the two are family members. Sheriff Jason Parker said the investigation is in its early stages and charges will be filed after interviews with the suspect.
Shreve Memorial Library Kicks Off TeenTober
Shreve Memorial Library
Caddo Parish teens are invited to discover library resources during Shreve Memorial Library’s annual TeenTober celebration throughout October. The nationwide program, hosted by libraries each October, promotes teen services, new skills and year-round library engagement. At the West Shreveport Branch, 4380 Pines Road, teens may visit any time in October to explore the Teen Section and add original stories to a branch display using more than 200 writing prompts spanning fantasy, humor, mystery and more. No sign-up or set program time is required. For information about TeenTober programs and ongoing teen services, visit shreve-lib.org.
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