Good morning, Shreveport.

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 restaurants saw a boost in business Friday as customers began observing Lent, helping increase dining activity around town.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Puzzles for Patients is set to be held in Shreveport on Sunday, Feb.

22 — an event offering puzzle activities for patients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dare 2 Shine 1st Annual Talent Show

10:30 PM — Cherokee Park Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate local talent at this exciting neighborhood showcase.