Good morning, Shreveport.

Porter's Dry Cleaners distributed 1,500 jackets to low-income families in Shreveport-Bossier as part of a community drive that has run for 37 years (after collecting coats at 42 schools over two months and hosting a main event with 600 additional jackets for all ages).

Area Mardi Gras krewes introduced their royalty for the 2026 season Saturday, Jan.

3 at Bossier City Civic Center - marking the kickoff of the Mardi Gras season.

Area Mardi Gras krewes introduced their royalty for the 2026 season during a 12th Night party on Saturday, Jan.

3 at Bossier City Civic Center.

Voting is open online for the High School Athlete of the Week (15 student-athletes from local schools in basketball, wrestling, and soccer are nominated) with winners set to be announced Saturday.

Fans can vote through Thursday night on the Shreveport Times website.

LSU basketball played on Saturday and fell to Texas A&M 75-72 after a hard-fought game; Dedan Thomas Jr. was sidelined with a left foot injury (game started at 5:30 p.m.), and the Tigers will host South Carolina on Tuesday.

TrapxCanvas - Shreveport

8-10 p.m. — Louisiana Downs — No entry fee mentioned — Unleash your creativity with trap beats while painting in a vibrant community atmosphere.

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.