☀️SBC! This week felt like nonstop rain boots and flood alerts, Louisiana really said “stay inside.” 🌧️ Hope everyone stayed safe through all the water and chaos. Between the flooding and 50 Cent doing a public Q&A, how did y’all hold up? _{(I actually do read your email replies.}🙂₎

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

If you've got a kid (or let's be honest, you're an adult who misses the old school board games), you'll want to keep an eye on Learning Express Toys of Shreveport. This locally owned toy store is packed with unique gifts, games, crafts, collectibles, and some of the hottest toys around.

And yes, the squishies are in stock! If your house is anything like mine, you know these things disappear fast. From sensory toys to trendy collectibles, Learning Express is one of those places where it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed.

If you're hunting for a hard-to-find item, looking for a birthday gift, or trying to stay ahead of the latest toy craze, be sure to follow their Facebook page. They regularly post updates when new products arrive, giving followers first dibs before popular items sell out.

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Women of Impact is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through leadership, community service, personal growth, and meaningful connections. The organization creates opportunities for women to learn, support one another, and make a positive impact in the Shreveport-Bossier community.

WOI’s Next Event:

📅 Monday, June 22
🕕 5:45 PM
📍 Copeland's
🎤 Featured Speaker: Felicia Sullivan-Riordan of On the Bright Side
💡 Topic: Finding Your Purpose Through Service

Come hungry and ready to hear practical ways to get involved, discover your strengths, and create impact in our community.

Shreveport took another step toward a major entertainment destination with the groundbreaking of the G-Dome, a planned downtown venue backed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The project is expected to host concerts, performances, and special events while contributing to downtown revitalization efforts. Community leaders hope the G-Dome will attract visitors, create economic opportunities, and add new energy to Shreveport's growing entertainment scene.

Bossier Parish Community College received a $300,000 H.E.R.O. Fund grant to launch a rural LPN-to-RN apprenticeship program. The initiative will help 20 nurses advance their careers while addressing regional workforce shortages and expanding healthcare access in underserved northwest Louisiana communities.

Downtown Shreveport's new Lunch & Discover series got off to a strong start, bringing together local businesses, live music, food tastings, networking opportunities, and community members. Hosted at 400 Texas, the event showcased downtown's growing energy while encouraging residents, workers, and visitors to explore and support local businesses. The next Lunch & Discover event is scheduled for July 1 at Vine Books & Vinyl.

Shreveport native and professional golfer Sam Burns finished second at the 126th U.S. Open, delivering an impressive performance and earning one of the best major championship finishes of his career.

The Bossier Parish School Board unanimously approved a second pay raise in just over a year, increasing permanent supplements for all full-time employees and boosting starting teacher pay to $53,509 for the 2026-27 school year.

Look out for multiple lane closures beginning this week in Caddo Parish. DOTD released further info here.

The Bossier Chamber is giving businesses two ways to support local schools: donating supplies through the Pack the Bus drive and welcoming new teachers with sponsored goodie bags.

Here’s how it works:
📅 We post a local fun fact every weekend on our Facebook page.
❓ On Monday, we drop a trivia question here in the newsletter.
🎁 Answer right = You could win!

Last week’s answer & winner: Chocolate Pineapple made its grand appearance to SBC in 2016!

Congrats to Camron Randolph of Shreveport!

This week’s question:

👉 Not sure what the answer is? Click here if you need a cheat sheet. Good luck!

Click here for this week’s events!

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Dirty Redd Band | Noble Savage | 8PM
Afrobeat | Capri Theater | 8PM
Will Maranto & the Usual Suspects | Flying Heart | 7PM
Suite Harmony | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Jimmy Wooten | Taqueria San Miguel | 6PM
8 Track | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Karaoke | 1931 Lounge | 7PM

Jimmy Wooten | 2Johns | 11AM
The Lovers | Noble Savage | 8PM
DJ Bull | LA Downs | 6PM
Cal Presley Band | PBR | 8PM
Tipsey | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Tailgate Poets | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Self.Ish | Sam’s Town | 9PM
Eddie Spencer | West End Throttle Band | 9PM
Haley Brooke | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Open Mic Comedy | Tiki Bar | 7PM

Cal Presley Band | PBR | 8PM
Jimmy Wooten | Chasing Aces | 7PM
Charlotte’s Webb Band | LA Downs | 6PM
Tipsey | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
The Crowd | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Haley Brooke | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Tres Amigos | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Chris Osborn, Destiny & the Groove Kings | Noble Savage | 8PM
Roger Delano Band | Sam’s Town | 8PM

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