Goodwill to Host Ticket Giveaway Across North Louisiana Starting November 10

SHREVEPORT, La. (Nov. 4, 2025) – For the second consecutive year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana have partnered for a ticket giveaway for fans from November 10 through December 5.

“Goodwill is excited to again partner with the Independence Bowl to promote this incredible event and showcase all that the Shreveport Bossier area has to offer,” exclaimed David Tinkis, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana, Inc.

Fans will be able to register to win two tickets to the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at eight Goodwill locations across North Louisiana. Registration will begin on Monday, November 10 and run through Friday, December 5. No purchase is necessary to register. Fans can view the rules and regulations at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Goodwill-Ticket-Giveaway-Rules-2025.

Registration will be available at the following locations:

• Shreveport
  • 800 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71106
  • 8100 Jump Run, Shreveport, LA 71115
  • 1291 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105
• Bossier
  • 4000 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111
  • 1085 Highway 80, Haughton, LA 71037
• Monroe
  • 3426 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291
• Alexandria
  • 5216 Jackson St, Alexandria, LA 71303
  • 30 Pinecrest Dr, Pineville, LA 71360

The 49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST between the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Tickets. There is a variety of ticket packages available – including individual tickets, group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs and more. For ticketing questions, fans can email info@independencebowl.org or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712. For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules/. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. The 49th edition will kick off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference and television agreements also run through the 2025 bowl game. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Goodwill to Host Ticket Giveaways Across North Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (Oct. 24, 2024) – The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana have partnered for a ticket giveaway for fans from November 11 through December 10.

“Goodwill appreciates this opportunity to participate in this nationally recognized bowl game and look forward to the partnership with the Independence Bowl Foundation,” said David Tinkis, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana.

Fans will be able to register to win two tickets to the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at eight Goodwill locations across North Louisiana. Registration will begin on Monday, November 11 and run through Tuesday, December 10. No purchase is necessary to register. Fans can view the rules and regulations at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Goodwill.

Registration will be available at the following locations:

Shreveport

• 800 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71106
• 8100 Jump Run, Shreveport, LA 71115
• 1291 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105

Bossier

• 4000 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111
• 1085 Highway 80, Haughton, LA 71037

Monroe

• 3426 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291

Natchitoches

• 311 South Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457 (Cane River Shopping Center)

Alexandria

• 5216 Jackson St, Alexandria, LA 71303

The 48th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off on Saturday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. CST. The game will match up a current or former Pac-12 Conference team against the American Athletic Conference.  Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Tickets/. There is a bevy of ticket packages available – including individual tickets, group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs, premium options and more. For ticketing questions, fans can email info@independencebowl.org or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712.

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules/. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans can visit OpportunityLouisiana.com to explore why Louisiana businesses are positioned to win. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, and the 48th edition of the game is set for Saturday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. CT on ESPN. The American Athletic Conference will match up against a current or former Pac-12 Conference team in the 2024 edition. Huntsville, Ala.-based Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through the 2025 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference, team, and television agreements also run through the 2025 season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.