Good morning, Shreveport.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.