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Shreveport
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A study by Ramboll shows that the planned Amazon data center in Bossier Parish is expected to meet local noise regulations, though equipment testing is pending. The project is set for the 230-acre site north of Benton off LA 3 as STACK Infrastructure develops the property. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Shreveport Water & Sewerage Department is addressing a transmission main break that may lower water pressure for customers in the main pressure zone. Repair crews remain on site and will work to stabilize the system — updates will be provided as repairs progress. KSLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The All-District 1 Division I girls soccer team was named highlighting players from Byrd and Captain Shreve. The awards list recognized Tilley Armstrong of Byrd as overall MVP and Maddie Penwell of Captain Shreve as offensive MVP — a distinction following last month’s playoff game at C.E. Byrd High School. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ LSU gymnastics will face top teams from Alabama, North Carolina and Arizona in a Podium Challenge meet on Sunday at Raising Cane’s River Center — an event using raised podiums to mimic postseason contests. Coach Jay Clark said the team plans to adjust its lineup after Friday's SEC dual win. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ LSU’s women’s basketball team won a hard-fought 72-63 game against Mississippi State as Mikaylah Williams scored 26 points + grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds to pull her team through early scoring slumps. The Tigers now shape up for their SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup scheduled for Friday. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ The Shreveport Times is holding an online vote for a non-football high school athlete of the week from 15 northwest Louisiana schools, with fans able to cast ballots until Thursday and winners announced Saturday (sponsored by Raising Cane’s, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics). Shreveport Times
- ➤ LSU Shreveport swept the RRAC basketball tournaments on Sunday — the men earned an automatic NAIA berth and the women secured a postseason spot as they await tournament selections on Thursday at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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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.
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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.
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
9-10 a.m. — 2439 Fairfield A Bed & Breakfast — Free entry — Network with local industry partners while enjoying a breakfast meal.
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