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Shreveport
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Judy A. Madison, VP at Red River Bank, was named the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman by Holy Angels during an award luncheon held March 5 at East Ridge Country Club. Her honor recognized her strong contributions to the Shreveport-Bossier community. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caddo Superintendent Keith Burton announced that Jana Panos will become the new principal at C.E. Byrd High School this spring when current principal Jerry Badgley finishes his final year. Panos, a former teacher and Byrd graduate (recognized for excellence), is set to carry forward the school's proud legacy. Shreveport Bossier Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit north of Coushatta at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, marking Louisiana’s strongest quake since 2020 (USGS data). Experts suspect fluid injection from oil and gas extraction triggered the tremor. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck north of Coushatta at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, making it the strongest quake in Louisiana since 2020 (USGS links the tremor to oil and gas waste water injection). The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says that starting Monday, Mar. 9 until Friday, Mar. 20, closures of Clyde Fant Parkway will occur to install girders for the new 4-lane Jimmie Davis Bridge, and motorists should use the detour (via Arthur Ray Teague Parkway and Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge) during closures. KSLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Magnet’s Isabella Baltov capped a record-breaking season as she was named SBJ girls soccer All-Metro Overall MVP after scoring her 174th goal in the state quarterfinal loss — she will join McNeese for college soccer this fall. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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Daisy Dash 5k
8:00 – 10:15 AM — MLK Health Center & Pharmacy — Proceeds support no-cost healthcare for the uninsured — Participate in a spirited dash for a great cause.
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