Good morning, Shreveport.

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation’s annual Fit Fest kicked off at Southern Hills Community Center with free fitness activities, health resources and community services — engaging veterans, families and residents.

More free events are scheduled through December.

Brig. Gen. Joseph Bailey Camp No. 5 will dedicate a marker on March 28 at 1 p.m. at 2327 Highway 175 in Pelican (15 miles south of Mansfield) to honor Union Army units from the April 9, 1864 battle, and the ceremony is open to the public.

Lawmakers in Louisiana are reviewing education bills including one to raise teacher pay to exceed the Southern-regional average by 2030 and others that expand teacher leave and student support.

The session runs until June 1 and covers proposals that will affect both educators and families.

Apartment asking rents in Shreveport fell 11% since last February, with listings now at a median of $975 from $1,093 based on new data by Zumper.

One- and two-bedroom prices followed a downward trend, remaining well below state and national medians.

Calvary boys basketball lost a state championship game to Metairie Park Country Day on Saturday at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles — point guard Tyrone Jamison scored 20 as the Patriots won 58-49 for their sixth title in seven seasons.

LSU Shreveport's men's basketball team beat Tougaloo (94 to 88) at The Dock on the LSUS campus on Friday, March 13 and advanced to round 2 of the NAIA tournament.

The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters lost 43-38 to Missouri State in the CUSA Women’s Championship game Saturday, Mar.

14 — ending a 19-game winning streak and a 15-season run without an NCAA berth.

LSUS Pilots clinched a berth to the National Tournament in Kansas City on March 19 following a 70-66 win over Texas Wesleyan at The Dock; star Khi Wallace scored 23 points and dedicated his play to his late cousin.

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.