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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Independence Bowl: Free margs, chips & salsa
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—This year's Independence Bowl is returning with an exciting event that features free margaritas, chips, salsa, and prizes. Radiance Technologies invites the public to its inaugural free event, 'Rackets on the Rocks,' on April 4 at the Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, 578 Spring Lake Dr, Shreveport. According to the news release, the event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m., during which Superior Grill will serve free margaritas, chips, salsa, queso, and hors d'oeuvres. Shreveport's Catahoula Wine Mixer: Sip, savor and celebrate Participants can 'Hit The Prizes' from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.. According to the news release, if individuals hit the ball, hit the prize, and win that prize. Radience Technologies says it is $20 for non-members to 'hit the prize' and for / Independence Bowl Foundation members, it is free. Radience Technologies details proceeds will benefit Extra Yard for Teachers, benefiting local teachers and classrooms Prizes include merchandise and gift cards from: Bally's Belk Buffalo Wild Wings Cinemark Cuban Liquor Eagle Distributing Frank's Neapolitan John Pickens Margaritaville Casino Pizza Hut Sonic Take 5 Oil The Pearl Beauxjax Crafthouse Bistro To Go Chateau En Mae Coca-Cola Dillas Quesadillas Home Depot Louisiana Downs McDonald's Raising Cane's Sports Cards Louisiana Texas Roadhouse Tickets for Less Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Recycle your Mardi Gras beads with Shreveport Green
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Shreveport Green is collecting Mardi Gras beads throughout the city until March 30th to divert waste and positively impact the environment. Lauren Jones, the Director of Shreveport Green, announced that they are setting up bead collection sites throughout the city to reduce the release of toxic chemicals from Mardi Gras beads into the environment. 'Everyone LOVES getting Mardi Gras beads during carnival season, but people don't often realize how toxic many of these beads are. When beads get left on the ground, they usually get washed into our drainage systems and release toxic chemicals into the environment, which can harm our entire ecosystem,' says Jones. Where to recycle glass, toothpaste tubes, razors and much more Jones says the beads release toxic chemicals, including arsenic, barium, chromium, copper, and even lead. In addition to their significant impact on our drinking water and wildlife, these substances can also contribute to serious flooding issues, something we know all too well in Louisiana. Now through Sunday at Mae & Co. 1023 Provenance Pl Blvd, Shreveport (March 5th-March 9th) Followed by Chop Shop, 724 Azalea Drive, from next Monday-Sunday (March 10th-March 16th) Then it will be at Shreveport Green HQ, 3625 Southern Avenue, the following week (March 17th-March 30th) 'We will be separating and cleaning the beads that are not broken and plan to redistribute to the krewes next year. Our hope is to reduce the amount of purchasing and waste that is created from Mardi Gras every year! ' Jones says this is why Shreveport Green is intervening through a bead collection. Made by LSU: Mardi Gras beads made out of micro algae 'Our motto is LESS BEADS MORE SEEDS. This year, we were able to distribute thousands of packets of wildflower seeds to parade goers along the parade route. We have had incredible feedback, and the interest is rising among recipients. While we know that beads are always going to be a part of Mardi Gras, we will do our best to reduce the amount of toxic waste going into the environment through collections and distributions for years to come!' says Jones. This is all leading up to the Catahoula Wine Mixer, which is March 28th & 29th. The funds raised go towards Shreveport Green's mission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
