Good morning, Shreveport.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Shreveport Fire Department and community organizations to help an elderly woman lacking basic household items; local businesses provided a bed, refrigerator, television, and clothing (donated on New Year's Day) to address her needs.

More than 40 local artists will perform at a benefit concert in memory of musician Shawn Stroope on Saturday, Jan.

10 at the Event Center (130 Plaza Loop) in Bossier City. Ticket proceeds will support Stroope’s Flatwound Initiative, which aids local musicians in need.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is hosting a forum on AI and the arts tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium; local artists raised concerns over AI-generated posts and are invited to submit topics before the event.

The Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras season has begun — five parades are scheduled from Jan.

17 at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds to Feb. 15 in the Highland Historic District, including the Krewe of Harambee on Jan. 19 downtown.

Krewe of Harambee is set to host its 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration with a parade on Jan.

15 at 1 p.m. in downtown Shreveport + a new DreamFest at Caddo Common Park from 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 19.

The Fuller Center for Housing of NWLA, Inc. built three new homes on Tuesday, Jan.

6 — chosen for Willie Carry and Virginia Sowell, Ann Myles, and Almetrice Jemison — through a partnership with local faith groups that supported the project.

Shreveport-area prep basketball standings through Jan.

4 have been posted, revealing win-loss records for boys’ and girls’ teams in multiple districts across the region. The records include local schools such as Natchitoches Central and Captain Shreve.

Woodlawn High named Lavelle Wilson as its new head football coach on Tuesday.

Wilson, previously the offensive coordinator at Richwood High (Monroe), replaces Thedrick Harris, who will remain as athletic director while the program seeks a donation from Terry Bradshaw.

After a rocky weekend, local high school boys soccer teams are set to build momentum heading into postseason as Loyola meets district rival Sterlington tonight at Messmer Stadium and the Flyers face second-ranked Bossier next Monday.

Other matchups this week offer teams a chance to rebound after tough results.

The Shreveport-area high school soccer schedule for Jan.

5-10 features several matches, including Captain Shreve girls hosting Byrd today at 6 p.m. (1-I), while games for boys and other girls teams are set throughout the week.

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.

LHSAA State Wrestling Championship

3:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Brookshire Grocery Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness the best high school wrestlers compete for state titles.