Daily
Shreveport
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vivian Andrews won the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman award at a luncheon in Shreveport's East Ridge Country Club. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Larry Ferdinand, a former Shreveport City Councilman remembered for his dedication to public service, will be honored with visitation and a celebration of life this weekend. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Shreveport man, Quintell Dewayne Gladney, was sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and trafficking drugs. KTBS
- ➤ Quintell Dewayne Gladney from Shreveport was sentenced to nearly 22 years for illegal firearm possession related to drug trafficking. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill introduced by State Rep. Michael Melerine proposes an additional sales tax in Caddo Parish, potentially raising the total tax rate to 10.1% if approved by voters. KTBS
- ➤ Jarvis Morgan, with significant experience in public works and infrastructure, has been named the new director of the Public Works Department for Shreveport, pending city council approval. Shreveport Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Health Shreveport's 'Shave Day' event, hosted by Geaux Bald, successfully raised over $37,000 to renovate the McDade House for Feist Weiller Cancer Center patients. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
-
Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Comedy Tour
Renowned stand-up comedian Jo Koy will perform live at The Strand Theatre in Shreveport as part of his Just Being Koy Comedy Tour.
-
Inaugural 4 On Fern Race
A new 4-mile race event featuring a flat course through the South Highlands neighborhood, offering cash prizes and awards to participants.
-
Eli Young Band Concert
The Eli Young Band will perform live at the Louisiana Grandstand in Shreveport.
-
Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
Josh Johnson will perform live as part of The Flowers Tour at The Strand Theatre in Shreveport.
-
Open House at 6843 Honey Creek Lane
1-3 p.m. — Shreveport Property — $365,000 — Discover this charming home featuring 5 acres, a pond, and a spacious workshop ready for your next adventure.
-
Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast
8-9 a.m. | American Rose Center | $15 | Network with industry partners while enjoying breakfast and learning about local programs.
-
Nolan Taylor Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Louisiana Grandstand — Tickets include all taxes and fees — Experience the return of Nolan Taylor to this legendary listening room.
-
Wizard of Oz Ballet
2:30 p.m. — Auditorium — Tickets start at $38 — Experience the magical journey of Dorothy and her friends in this enchanting ballet performance.
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
The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect.
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