Good morning, Shreveport.

Boyd Gaming announced it will sell its local casino, Sam’s Town Shreveport, to Bally’s Corporation; the deal is set to close in the third quarter + the sale highlights a commitment to reinvesting in the community + transaction details remain undisclosed.

Eligible small businesses and private nonprofits in North Louisiana (covering 19 parishes) affected by Winter Storm Fern from Jan.

23-25 can apply for low-interest disaster loans up to $2 million from the SBA, with applications due by Nov. 2.

Akston, a biotechnology company focused on animal health, opened a new manufacturing facility at BRF’s InterTech Park in Shreveport as part of a $7 million expansion that began in July 2025.

The project is expected to add 69 direct jobs and 93 indirect roles and will begin commercial operations soon.

Caddo and Bossier school districts released the names of 14 National Merit Scholarship Finalists — 12 from Caddo and 2 from Bossier — who join around 15,000 top achievers nationally, with winners to be announced in April.

Today eight LSUS students won 10 ADDY awards at the American Advertising Awards in Shreveport-Bossier (Milan Bolden earned Best of Show for his movie poster 'Deceptive Colors') while peers received additional gold and silver honors from local industry judges.

A Ramboll noise model predicts the data center north of Benton will produce 45 decibels of sound at its closest point, with lower noise levels at night meeting Bossier Parish ordinances.

Further studies will verify measurements once the facility is operational.

The 13th Annual State of Black Shreveport Symposium + Economic Summit is set for today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church at 5340 Jewella Ave and will feature mayoral candidates Tom Arceneaux+Michael Mays+Commissioner Young+State Rep. Phelps discussing challenges in the Black community.

Multiple local high school teams are competing in the LHSAA boys basketball playoffs tonight — Captain Shreve, Huntington, Green Oaks and North Caddo host games at 6:30 and 6:00 p.m. at their home courts.

Huntington beat Alexandria Senior High 68-45 in a girls basketball quarterfinal on Thursday.

The win earned the Lady Raiders their third straight state semifinal berth and a rematch with top-seeded John Curtis next Thursday at 2:45 in Hammond — while Captain Shreve fell 59-37 in River Ridge.

Adam Hester is building a high school athletic program at Providence Classical Academy in Bossier City, shifting from MAIS to LHSAA and overcoming coach departures.

The school is adding new gym and field facilities (including a gym for basketball and volleyball) as it develops its sports plan.

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.

National Collegiate Wrestling Championship

10 AM – 1 PM — Brookshire Grocery Arena — N/A — Witness the future stars of collegiate wrestling compete for glory.

An Intimate Night with Darrin Henson

7-9:30 p.m. — Nard Multimedia Group — No refunds — Enjoy an evening of networking and conversation with Darrin Henson.

Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon

8 a.m. — Walker Place Park — Registration fee applies — Chase the rainbow in this celebratory running event filled with magic and community spirit.