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Shreveport
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown groups host a monthly feast for unhoused residents on every third Sunday in Shreveport—local organizers including Hope House, I-2-D Events, and Refreshing Springs Church provide meals and words of hope as shelter demand rises. KSLA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A passerby alerted residents to a house fire on Oakdale Street Sunday morning, allowing everyone to escape before firefighters arrived by 6:43 a.m. Firefighters controlled the blaze in six minutes + advised the public to keep space heaters at least 3 ft away from other surfaces. KSLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former LSU guard Antonio Blakeney is accused of point shaving and recruiting Louisiana college athletes in a scheme that fixed game outcomes in 2024 & 2025, with federal prosecutors saying the illegal bets spanned contests locally and in China. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Calvin Mackie delivered his 'Hope in a 21st Century' address during the MLK DreamFest worship service yesterday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church—he encouraged community leaders to give kids early access to STEM for better futures. Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school teams grabbed wins today; the Byrd girls beat Loyola 43-30 despite player illnesses + Bossier boys edged Huntington 78-58 and Haughton boys soccer secured a 3-1 win over Minden, highlighting strong local athletic spirit. Shreveport Times
- ➤ LSU women defeated Oklahoma 91-72 on Sunday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, as standout plays from Johnson and Fulwiley helped move the Tigers to a stronger position. They will face unranked teams starting Thursday — easing their schedule after several tough matchups. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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Intimate Valentine’s Day R&B Concert
8 PM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful R&B with celebrated artists like Kelly Price and Ray J.
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Krewe of Highland Parade
10 AM – 4 PM — Krewe of Atlas of Shreveport — Free entry — Experience a colorful Mardi Gras parade with whimsical floats and local flair.
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Fat Tuesday Children's Parade
6 p.m. — Pierre Bossier Mall — Free admission — A vibrant family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration featuring colorful floats and festive traditions.
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