Good morning, Shreveport.

Firefighters from Shreveport, Bossier City and Caddo Fire Districts 4, 5 and 6 battled a fire on Saturday, March 15 at Pratt Industries in The Port of Caddo-Bossier— officials said the crews worked to stop the blaze from spreading.

Louisiana will resume death penalty executions on March 18 using nitrogen gas to execute Jessie Hoffman Jr.—convicted of the 1996 murder of Molly Elliott—and reveal the names of all 56 inmates currently on death row at Angola.

On Saturday morning, police responded around 2:31 a.m. to a shooting in the 200 block of Texas Street in downtown Shreveport that killed one man and injured three others—who were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries—as officers search for suspects.

Charles the Artist is set to debut his exhibition Mänˈsträsədē known as Monstrosity—he discussed his art and process with Brittney Hazelton from ArkLaTex Artistry ahead of the show.

Shreve Memorial Library is celebrating International Ideas Month with programs for teenagers to share and discuss new ideas.

The library scheduled events include the Teen Time Innovative Ideas Discussion at Hamilton/South Caddo Branch on March 19 (3:30 p.m.) and the Teen Time Action Planner at Broadmoor Branch on May 18 (4:30 p.m.) with supplies provided.

LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine students hosted the Interactive Day of Education and Awareness of Science Day — IDEAS Day — for children on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Center for Medication Education building in Shreveport.

At Lee Hedges Stadium on March 7 the Byrd Yellow Jacket Relays saw top local track and field finishes as Captain Shreve's Kenadi Robinson won the girls 100-meter hurdles and schools claimed wins in relays and field events.

Makenzie Marshall from Captain Shreve was named Girls MVP—reflecting a day of strong, competitive performances.

Haughton pitcher JP Cormier won the Week 27 Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week poll by earning 31,269 votes—52.9% of the total cast.

He is the first baseball player to win this honor this school year and will receive a duffle bag and lunch combo from the sponsors—Raising Cane’s, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, and Silmon and Cosse Orthodontics.

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.

Dance His High Praise

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Affordable tickets available — Experience an uplifting evening of dance and praise at a local venue.