Bringing attention to an increase of pharmaceutical drug abuse and theft, the Caddo Sheriff's Office and the Shreveport Police Department will join a national effort to get the public get rid of unwanted prescription drugs.

The one-day effort, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, takes place this Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Ave. at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot.

Two Shreveport high schools are facing off Saturday morning to determine which school gets to claim the title of the best debate team in Louisiana.

C.E. Byrd High School will host the matchup between its own debate team and a visiting team from Caddo Magnet High School, according to Caddo Magnet debate coach Neill Normand.

Noel United Methodist Church announces two events to be held in April and May at the church.