Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office hosting basketball event for local youth

CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office announced its inaugural “Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line,” a fun-filled basketball event for local youth.

Each team will consist of six players with participants divided into the following age groups:

• 5-6 years old
• 7-10 years old
• 11-13 years old
• 14-18 years old

“The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to fostering youth engagement and strengthening relationships between deputies and the communities they serve,” a press release stated. “Events like ‘Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line’ provide meaningful activities for local families while creating opportunities for positive interactions with law enforcement.”

The event will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Legion Hills Community Center, 1004 S Pardue St in Vivian, La.

Parents and guardians can register their children by contacting Malaysia Simon at 318-681-0870 or Vernita Williams at 318-681-0869 prior to the March 28 deadline.