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Shreveport
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Police Chief Smith led the Committee of 100 on Feb. 20 on a tour of local businesses along Monkhouse Drive to showcase revitalization efforts. The initiative (work remains) involves public, business, and community partners who plan further improvements in the coming months. Shreveport Bossier Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Isabella CPA & Advisory held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 19 to open in Shreveport, and the firm now offers accounting and advisory services to local residents and businesses. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry announced that three Amazon data centers will be built in Northwest Louisiana — in Shreveport, Caddo Parish near Blanchard and Bossier Parish near Benton. Construction will begin in the first half of this year, and each site will hire 150 permanent employees. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Parish was placed under a burn ban Monday due to severe drought conditions as the National Weather Service upgraded fire risks. Parish officials will keep residents informed as weather conditions change. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local LHSAA playoffs ended Saturday when Benton and Calvary girls lost 3-0 on the road and Loyola boys fell at home in a 6-2 game (a close contest despite a misleading final score). The 2026-27 season starts today for all teams after strong playoff runs. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Prep softball week 2 in the Shreveport area started Monday, Feb. 23 with Northwood at Glenbrook and continues today with Neville visiting North DeSoto, followed by additional games scheduled Wednesday through Friday. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Six local girls basketball teams are set to play in the LHSAA second-round playoffs tonight, with Huntington hosting Woodlawn and Captain Shreve hosting Archbishop Chapelle at tip-off times including 5:30 p.m. Plain Dealing will travel to Arcadia. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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National Collegiate Wrestling Championship
10 AM – 1 PM — Brookshire Grocery Arena — N/A — Witness the future stars of collegiate wrestling compete for glory.
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