Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
Good morning, Shreveport.
Mystic Krewe of Imani hosted Grand Bal I with the theme 'Lights, Camera, Action' at the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino + Hotel in Bossier City on Saturday, Feb.
7.
The Krewe of Centaur parade streamed live as it rolled through Shreveport Saturday at 3 p.m.—KSLA broadcast the event for local viewers.
The 38th African American Parade Celebration rolled through downtown Shreveport on Saturday, Feb.
7, showcasing local history and community pride with vibrant displays and floats.
Louisiana’s jobless claims dropped to 1,107 for the week ending Jan.
31 from 1,400 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. In contrast, nationwide claims rose to 231,000 from 209,000.
Local libraries will celebrate three science days (Feb.
11) including Be Electrific Day that promotes STEM learning, National Inventors’ Day honoring Thomas Edison, and International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Residents can attend programs featuring documentaries, readings, and hands-on experiments at various branches.
Shreve Memorial Library is offering a summer internship for high school students 16+ that begins May 29 until July 23, paying $10 an hour for up to 20 hours weekly at all branches—applications are open until Feb.
22 and require a 2.0 GPA.
Realtor.com data shows Caddo Parish home prices fell 1% in November, with the median dropping to $193,000 from $195,000 in October.
Single-family homes rose to $199,000—condo and townhome prices plunged and recorded sales fell 13% from last November.
Riley Cram from Captain Shreve's was named the Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week and explained his key winning moments in an interview.
LSU women's basketball will face Auburn today at 1 p.m. CT at Neville Arena after their win streak was snapped on the road.
The game will air on SEC Network — live streaming is available through the ESPN app.
At Brookshire Grocery Arena on Saturday, Feb.
07, two North DeSoto wrestlers and three from Evangel earned individual state titles at the LHSAA tournament while North DeSoto finished second overall in Division II.
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.
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.
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.
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Race
8 AM – 12 PM — Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza — Registration required — Compete in a fun-filled running event with distances for everyone.
Micro Wrestling All Stars Show
8-10 p.m. — Big Country — Tickets from $27.37 — Experience the thrill of Pint-Sized Tiny Titans in an exciting wrestling showdown.
WSA Grand National
7 a.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — $25 adults, $15 children 6-10, free for kids 5 and under — Celebrate water sports with competitions and family-friendly activities.
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