Daily
Shreveport
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 318 Restaurant Week is ending soon as restaurants like Taqueria El Eden — located near Barksdale Air Force Base — offer three daily meal deals while Sauvage plans a $25 special with a Bridgerton-themed brunch at 11 a.m., inviting Shreveport diners to explore local cuisine. KTBS
- ➤ Fifteen local women were recognized at the SPD training academy on Friday for their community leadership during the International Women’s Month ceremony — the event honored city employees and community volunteers nominated by their peers, with Lieutenant Diana Sanchez leading the proceedings. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Residents and leaders gathered Friday at Bill Cockrell Recreation Center to honor civil rights leader Jesse Jackson with shared memories and remarks. The tribute coincided with his service in Chicago and Committee Chairwoman Barbara Norton said the event allowed community members to reflect on his lasting impact. KTBS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rick Rowe is exploring Mt. Lebanon as America marks its 250th anniversary — the town once played a key role in early religious and educational history and remains one of north Louisiana's oldest communities. KTBS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports gas in Louisiana is $2.95 per gallon for regular fuel — lower than $3.32 nationwide on Friday, March 6 — and the state ranks sixth-lowest in price, with parish rates ranging from $2.68 to $3.15. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Louisiana reached $100 billion in investments yesterday from projects like Amazon’s $12 billion AI data center — part of a broader industrial boom that a study forecast will draw 20,000 new construction workers statewide. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the 45th Annual National Football Foundation McNaughton Chapter Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Shreveport on Wednesday night, nine local high school standouts received $1,000 scholarships. North Webster's Hudson Smith earned National Scholar-Athlete honors and Northwood's Justin Thomas received the Leo Sanford Captain’s Award (recognizing leadership in sports). Shreveport Bossier Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Rep Joy Walters introduced a bill to create a commission addressing women's health gaps for conditions like uterine fibroids (endometriosis and PCOS) and improving diagnosis and treatment. Shreveport advocate Essence Payne joins the effort as the state Senate will soon confirm commission members. KSLA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 4.9 quake shook near Shreveport on March 5, prompting local homeowners to consider adding earthquake coverage. Although standard policies do not cover quake damage and deductibles remain high, experts say coverage is low cost in our low-risk area and advise homeowners to consult their agents for options. Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU (No. 6 ranking) will face Oklahoma today at 1:30 p.m. in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Tigers, led by Mikaylah Williams with three straight double-doubles, ended the regular season with 26 wins and a national scoring lead. Shreveport Bossier Journal
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Shreveport
Welcome to the Daily Shreveport, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Shreveport, Louisiana community. If you like the Daily Shreveport, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Shreveport.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Shreveport and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Shreveport
A free Shreveport community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyshreveport.com/sitemap