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Shreveport
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stopped at Brookshire’s locations in Shreveport today, delighting shoppers with a pop-up display of brand history. The mobile’s visit brought an unexpected, community-focused moment to local retail hours. KSLA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ State Farm and Progressive are lowering auto insurance rates as new laws passed in 2025 take effect in January 2026. Progressive’s subsidiaries will reduce rates by 6.6% and 4% for nearly 500,000 policyholders while State Farm announced a 5.9% drop. Shreveport Times
- ➤ A new study found that nearly all AI pilot projects have delivered little measurable value as local companies are hiring AI specialists 151% faster than data engineers, with 548 AI positions posted versus 218 data roles, a gap that may risk upcoming digital projects. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Caddo and Bossier parishes have been named regional honorees in the Students of the Year program by the Department of Education, recognizing top fifth-, eighth-, and twelfth-graders for academic excellence and leadership—finalists will be selected later in the school year. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two magnitude 3.1 earthquakes shook near Coushatta in Red River Parish Thursday morning at 9:06 a.m. and 10:01 a.m. — these events are among the region’s strongest since December 2024. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu and respiratory illnesses are very high across Louisiana as emergency room visits and wastewater tests show more cases; data from the CDC+Walgreens indicates that RSV remains high while COVID stays low. Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSUS Shreveport men’s and women’s basketball teams top the conference as the men boast an 11-3 record and both teams prepare for road games tonight in New Orleans and Saturday in Houston (players earned multiple RRAC weekly honors recently); meanwhile, BPCC lost 91-71 at Tyler JC on Wednesday and will host Lee College next Wednesday at 7. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ LSU Shreveport has hired Callie Houlihan as the first head coach of its new women’s volleyball program. Previously an assistant at McPherson College, she begins her duties immediately to train the team for its inaugural season. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ The new indoor pickleball facility, The Picklr, in Bossier City is nearly complete and will open on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Louisiana Boardwalk, with a pro shop, lounge, and locker room (bathrooms and showers are complete) as officials report. KSLA
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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.
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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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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.
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James Brown & Michael Jackson Tribute Event
12-1 p.m. — Louisiana State University in Shreveport — Tickets from $6.97 — Experience the legendary hits of James Brown and Michael Jackson performed live.
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Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade
Time TBA — Louisiana Downs — Support animal rescues and enjoy a pet-themed parade in a festive atmosphere.
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