TOGETHER WITH
☀️SBC! We hope you had an amazing Fourth of July weekend filled with good food, fireworks, and time with the people you love.
We're so thankful to call this city, this state, and this country home, and we're even more grateful to share this little corner of the internet with all of you. ❤️🇺🇸
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In this issue, we’ll shine light on:
USA gains new citizens
Shreveport Cooling Stations
Weekly Event Updates
Let’s get our shine on!
Sponsored by Casper’s Cats
🐱 Come here, you. Virtual cat hug incoming.
If you've ever spotted a stray cat around town and wished you knew how to help, Casper's Cats is making a real difference right here in our community. Their volunteer-led Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program humanely traps community cats, gets them spayed or neutered and vaccinated, then safely returns them to their familiar outdoor homes. This helps prevent countless unwanted litters while improving the health of the cats and reducing overpopulation.
The organization relies on donations and volunteers to keep its mission going, and every dollar truly makes an impact. Whether you can donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word, you're helping create a better future for our furry neighborhood friends. So, consider this your official cat hug and maybe a gentle reminder that kindness can have whiskers, too. 🩷
Want to put your business in the open? Send in your info here.
In Partnership with Prestige Home Cleaning
Vacation is relaxing; coming home to a messy house isn't.
Let Prestige Home Cleaning take care of the cleaning while you're away, so you can unpack, unwind, and enjoy that vacation feeling a little longer. Return to sparkling floors, fresh spaces, and one less thing on your to-do list.
Planning a trip? Schedule your cleaning around your travel dates and come home to the clean house you deserve.
Sponsor Squad 🫱🏼🫲🏾
☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights
Welcome, New Citizens!
Thirty-five people officially became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Shreveport's Strand Theater. Just days before America's 250th birthday, the milestone made the celebration even more meaningful. Congratulations to our newest citizens, and welcome to both America and the Shreveport community!
Shreveport Police Department's Latest Promotions
Congratulations to the Shreveport Police Department's newest leaders!
Lieutenant Gabriel Horton
Sergeant Adam McEntee
Sergeant John Lee
Sergeant Rodney Medlin
These men were recently promoted, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and years of service. THANK YOU for your continued commitment to keeping our community safe.
Take note of the local cooling stations, and if you don’t need them, please share! There are definitely others that do!
Side Notes & City Talk
Pickleball fans, get ready! Louisiana’s State Championship is headed to Bossier City this October, bringing great competition, lots of energy, and plenty of reasons to cheer.
Beginning July 10, expect intermittent overnight closures near the Jimmie Davis Bridge as crews install bridge girders, marking another major step toward the new four-lane crossing.
The Bossier Parish Police Jury received a $1,500 humanities mini grant to enhance the America 250 Time Capsule display and added special touches to Freedom Fest, celebrating local history and community pride.
Bossier City unveiled its new "A City on the Move" brand, a community-wide initiative celebrating the city's growth, momentum, and vision for the future.
💡Bright Side Smarts 💡
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!
No trivia question this week!
In the meantime, reply with a local restaurant you want to see featured in Bright Side Smarts! :)
📆 Local Events Here!
LA Boardwalk | 11AM | M-TR |
Cinemark Tinseltown | 9AM | M, W, TR |
Have an upcoming event you’d like to promote? Send it in here!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎶
Thursday
Dirty Redd Band | Noble Savage | 8PM
Existential Crawfish | Flying Heart | 7PM
Lions in the Sand | Tiki Bar | 7PM
DJ G’Soul | Sam’s Town | 6PM
Clay Logan Band | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Karaoke | 1931 Lounge | 7PM
Friday
Tailgate Poets | PBR | 7PM
Jimmy Wooten | 2Johns | 11AM
The Lovers | Fumbles Bar & Grill | 7PM
Slumbering Sun, INSOMNIAC, and Good Spirits | Bear’s | 8PM
Taylor Coleman | Noble Savage | 8PM
DJ Elaw | LA Downs | 6PM
Jimmy Lewis & Second Ride | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Kinlock | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Charlotte’s Web Band | Sam’s Town | 9PM
Gumbo Delux Band | West End Throttle Band | 9PM
Haley Brooke | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Comedy Bash | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Saturday
Tailgate Poets | PBR | 7PM
Down-Home | Straight Jackets | 8PM
Tipsey the Band | LA Downs | 6PM
Jimmy Lewis & Second Ride | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Honcho the Band | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Haley Brooke | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Vinyl Jukebox | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Full Circle | Noble Savage | 8PM
The Crawdads | Sam’s Town | 8PM
Have a Blessed Week, SBC!
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