SBC 411: AKA Walk + Firearms Course

Alpha Kappa Alpha to Host Solidarity Walk

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents the Synchronized Solidarity Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Cockrell Recreation Center, 4109 Pines Road, Shreveport. Registration is from 9:30 to 9:40 a.m. followed by a warm-up at 9:45 a.m.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. and is designed to promote emotional, spiritual and physical healing. Participants are invited to take part in the walk or visit with on-site health care professionals.

Suggested attire for Sorors: an Alpha Kappa Alpha T-shirt, preferably in pink.







Sheriff's Office to Offer Free Firearms Course

The Caddo Parish sheriff's office will offer a free men's firearms course July 23 and 24.

The class will be taught from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 23 at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport, and 8 a.m. to noon July 24 at the Sheriff's Training Academy, 15639 Highway 1 south.

Participants will learn how to shoot and safely clean a firearm on the first day.

They'll receive individual instruction on the firing range from POST-certified deputies on the second day.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own weapon on the second day or one will be provided to them. They are asked not to bring a weapon to the class July 23.

Pre-registration is required by calling (318) 681-0875 by July 9.