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Shreveport
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana has designated 19 locations across 16 parishes for its FastSites program and is investing $150 million to make the sites ready for new business projects. State officials say the program will recover its investment as sites are sold or leased — a move designed to boost statewide competitiveness. Shreveport Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo School Board will review recommendations on disciplinary policies for phones, vapes, and suspensions at an April meeting following a Wednesday committee session — the proposals aim to clarify when cellphone rules start and adjust measures for vaping incidents. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Shreveport baseball lost 14-6 (in the series finale on Saturday at Pilot Field) to Our Lady of the Lake, ending a 58-game conference streak and a 55-game home win streak that defined their season. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ LSU gymnast Kailin Chio won the all-around and vault titles at the SEC meet in Tulsa, Oklahoma while the Tigers finished third; she earned scores of 39.775+9.975 and the team now prepares for the NCAA selection show today at 11 a.m. on ESPNU. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Benton baseball stayed undefeated in District 1-5A by outslugging Haughton 17-13 on Saturday at Haughton (scoring six runs in the first inning), while wins also came for Captain Shreve, Natchitoches Central and Evangel in high school play. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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Shreveport Soul Flower Music Fest
2-9 p.m. — Festival Plaza — Kids 8 and under free — An unforgettable celebration of Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop with music, food, games, and great vibes.
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The Sundress Soirée
12-4 p.m. — Kanteen Park — Free entry — Experience a stylish day filled with sunshine, smiles, and great company.
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