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Shreveport
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport business leader and philanthropist Margaret Shehee Cole died this week; she was president of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Homes and supported youth programs and civic events like KTBS community initiatives. She was 64 and leaves a strong legacy in local service. KTBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials funded six Mardi Gras parades from Jan. 17 to Feb. 15 by extending three-year contracts with four parades and covering police, cleanup and public works costs of about $103,000, including $90,000 salaries for the Gemini parade, to support an estimated $20 million economic boost. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Picklr hosted a ribbon cutting celebration Saturday afternoon at the indoor pickleball courts at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier, marking the new facility’s debut for local players. Residents can now enjoy the community’s latest recreational venue. Shreveport Times
- ➤ The Shreveport Times is holding an online vote for its Week 25 non-football High School Athlete of the Week with 15 nominees from local schools. Voting is open until Thursday night and the winner will be announced Saturday. 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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