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Shreveport
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be stopping at Great Raft Brewing at 1251 Dalzell St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, offering giveaways and photo opportunities. Shreveport Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport restaurants saw a boost in business Friday as customers began observing Lent, helping increase dining activity around town. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers and volunteers are preparing behind the scenes for the Krewe of Gemini parade today in Shreveport + the feature offers a close look at the creative planning behind this cultural event. Shreveport Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Natural gas production is forecast to rise by 4 billion cubic feet per day over the next two years, mainly from the Haynesville shale region in NW-Louisiana and NE-Texas. Rig counts increased early 2026 to meet higher demand from LNG exports and data centers. KTBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry is set to announce plans for up to three new data centers on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium (near downtown), detailing proposals for facilities in Blanchard, west Shreveport, and Benton after months of discussions. KTBS
- ➤ Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced the Summer Internship Program accepting local college students, with applications due April 6 by mail to 505 Travis St., Suite 200 in Shreveport, and the six-week program runs from June 8 through July 17 to build future leaders in local government. KTBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Puzzles for Patients is set to be held in Shreveport on Sunday, Feb. 22 — an event offering puzzle activities for patients. KSLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Loyola boys host St. Louis Catholic at 7 p.m. today at Messmer Stadium — Benton girls face Mt. Carmel at Pan Am Stadium in New Orleans and Calvary meets Pope John Paul II in Slidell at 2 p.m. today. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Local girls basketball teams competed in Thursday's LHSAA first-round playoffs at Natchitoches Central; Airline senior Kezyriah Sykes sank two free throws to give the Lady Vikings a late lead before the Lady Chiefs rallied for a win. Several local teams also secured road upsets in additional games. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Local girls high school basketball teams advanced in the playoffs + Parkway, Haughton and BTW won at home while Plain Dealing traveled 415 miles with Jakayla Douglas scoring 29 points on Feb. 20. They will face new opponents next round. Shreveport Times
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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.
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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.
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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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Autism 5k & Fun Run
1-3:15 p.m. — 5720 Buncombe Rd, Shreveport, LA — Registration fees apply — Participate in a spirited 5k and Fun Run to support autism awareness.
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Dare 2 Shine 1st Annual Talent Show
10:30 PM — Cherokee Park Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate local talent at this exciting neighborhood showcase.
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