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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Shreveport resident found her mother's grave at Forest Park Cemetery had sunk months after a September burial. Cemetery owner Matthew Seyler said he is making changes and urged families to report issues promptly – a move to ensure proper care at the site. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport-born musician CUZNJED won the AMG/Southern Soul Life award for Best Upcoming Artist of the Year in Atlanta; his single Dip charted in the top 10 of Southern Soul music and was named the #2 song of 2023. KSLA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport's water department reports warm winter days and improved measures, including year-round copper sulfate treatments & low-dose activated carbon dosing, have kept Cross Lake free of algae blooms and geosmin issues. The city remains cautious as it tests new technology like artificial intelligence to monitor water quality. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide recommends 26 must-try foods from local diners and restaurants across Shreveport and Bossier City for 2026. The list highlights dishes from Cajun classics to Vietnamese noodles (with Italian options) to suit every taste. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Tech overcame a difficult first half to rally for a 23-14 win on Tuesday at Independence Stadium, with defensive backs Amari Butler and Jordan McRae playing key roles in turning the game around after multiple penalties and turnovers disrupted early momentum. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Shreveport kickers made key plays in Louisiana Tech’s Independence Bowl win at Independence Stadium Tuesday. Evangel’s freshman Kaegan Kent scored two field goals, including a game-winner with 56 seconds left, while Captain Shreve’s Johnny Chance earned the Outstanding Utility Man award (with a record 49.5 punting average). Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Louisiana Tech rallied to a 23-14 win over Coastal Carolina in the I-Bowl on Tuesday, as a game-changing pass breakup by Amari Butler sparked multiple turnovers & set a record for penalty yardage. A Barksdale AFB flyover preceded the event, drawing over 30,000 paid fans despite brisk 48-degree conditions. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Louisiana Tech beat Coastal Carolina 23-14 in the Independence Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 30, earning its first bowl win since 2019 & overcoming a slow start with key defensive turnovers. The Bulldogs turned the game around in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. KSLA
- ➤ Evangel’s quarterback Peyton Houston was named Outstanding Offensive Player on the LSWA Class 5A All-State team on Dec. 31, while Karr senior Richard Anderson earned top defensive honors and Ouachita coach Benjy Lewis was named Coach of the Year after guiding his team to its first state title since 1989. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Louisiana Tech clinched a 23-14 Independence Bowl win Tuesday (senior Andrew Burnette scored a 1-yard touchdown and a blocked field goal sparked a second-half comeback) to record their first bowl win in six years. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ On Dec. 30, the LA Tech Bulldogs overcame a slow first half to win the 49th I-Bowl against Coastal Carolina with a final score of 23-14, earning their first bowl win since 2019. Visitors to Shreveport noted the city's southern hospitality during the game. KSLA
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8-10 p.m. — Louisiana Downs — No entry fee mentioned — Unleash your creativity with trap beats while painting in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Ying Yang Twins Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Cost not specified — Experience the iconic Crunk sound of the Ying Yang Twins with their classic party hits.
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