November 4, 2026: Northwest Louisiana Daily Sweep

Shreveport Police Arrest Woman Accused of Assaulting Hospital Nurse
Shreveport Police Department

Shreveport police have arrested Loretta Thomas on a warrant stemming from an alleged assault on a nurse during a June 2026 incident at a medical facility in the 9300 block of Linwood Avenue. Investigators said Thomas was receiving medical care when she allegedly struck a nurse in the face multiple times and pulled the nurse, causing injuries. Thomas was charged with one count of battery of emergency room personnel. The arrest was announced Tuesday, Nov. 3. Police emphasized the importance of protecting health care workers from violence while they provide medical treatment.

Bossier Parish Police Jury Holds Committee and Regular Meetings Wednesday
Bossier Parish Police Jury

The Bossier Parish Police Jury will hold committee meetings and its regular agenda meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Police Jury Administrative Complex in Benton. Parish officials are encouraging residents to attend and follow discussions concerning local government business and matters affecting Bossier Parish. The meetings are open to the public, with participation available in person, through Zoom or by following the proceedings on the Police Jury’s Facebook page. The meetings provide opportunities for residents to stay informed about parish government activities and decisions. The Police Jury issued its public invitation Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Shreve Memorial Library Offers Hands-On Science Activities for Children
Shreve Memorial Library

Shreve Memorial Library’s Broadmoor Branch will host two hands-on science activities Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1212 Captain Shreve Drive in Shreveport. Homeschool Explorers: Seeing Sound is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. and will demonstrate how sound waves travel by allowing participants to create a Chladni plate using a container, salt and music. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Elementary Explorers will celebrate National STEM Day with an Ocean in a Bottle activity. Children will create miniature oceans while learning about density and how different materials interact. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Shreveport Symphony Brings Musical Storytelling to Broadmoor Library
Shreve Memorial Library

The Shreveport Symphony will present a special musical storytelling program Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Shreve Memorial Library’s Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. The Preschool Story Time: Sym-Phonics program combines children’s literature with music to introduce young readers to storytelling, rhythm and language development. The interactive experience is designed to help children build listening and early literacy skills through musical activities. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The program is part of Shreve Memorial Library’s continuing educational programming for families throughout Caddo Parish.