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Shreveport
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sprout Play Cafe is a new space at 3950 Youree Drive that gives families a meeting spot for childcare and community connection. The business offers a Montessori-inspired play area for children (up to age six), a full-service espresso bar, and a resale boutique for sustainable kids' gear. KTBS
- ➤ Dutch Bros is preparing to open its first Shreveport location on Mansfield Road in early 2026, with construction nearing completion and a specialty drinks menu featuring innovative blends – annihilator, blended freeze, and others. Shreveport Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana crawfish processors face severe labor shortages as delays in H-2B visa approvals leave local facilities nearly empty during peak season. Plant owners in Crowley and Breaux Bridge warn that without migrant workers, the $640m industry risks significant production losses and economic setbacks, and officials are urging visa program changes. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Regional Airport did not face long TSA wait times on March 11 due to steady staffing, unlike Houston and New Orleans where delays reached three hours (officials confirmed no shortages or lines at the facility). Shreveport Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On March 11, WalletHub released a study that ranked Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans among the nation’s least happy cities. The research examined factors like well-being, income and community that affect daily life. Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 11, Louisiana Tech's Lady Techsters beat Delaware 72-43 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville (marking their 1,250th win and 18-game streak). The team will face a semifinal opponent on Friday for a chance at an NCAA berth. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Wossman basketball beat Bossier 55-49 in the LHSAA Non-Select DII semifinal at Burton Complex on Tuesday, March 10th. The win moves the Wildcats into the finals where they will face No. 3 seed Brusly. Shreveport Times
- ➤ Tasleem 'Taz' Wilson was announced as the new quarterback for the Louisiana Rouxgaroux during a news conference on Mar. 10 & the team is gearing up for the season. KSLA
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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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