Good morning, Shreveport.

Steven Kennedy of Steve’s Snaketuary says homeowners should keep their distance from snakes and call professionals for safe removal.

He advises keeping grass mowed and eliminating hiding spots to reduce encounters—if bitten, remain calm, take a picture if possible, and call for help at 318—525—6241.

The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office sought death warrants for two death row inmates—Darrell Dewayne Draughn and Marcus Donte Reed—after filing motions on March 24 and 26, with an opposition to Reed’s motion filed on March 28; both men were convicted of first-degree murder.

Downtown Shreveport has added more police patrols at night as part of new safety measures set up by the DDA, Shreveport Police, and board member Dr. Chelette Holden—these steps come after fatal shootings downtown.

Officers are now stationed in two key areas from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.—the patrols target increased visibility and reduced crime.

Shreveport Police arrested a woman at 7 a.m. on March 29 for allegedly firing a gun at her sister during an argument at an apartment complex on Patzman Street—no one was hit and both sustained minor injuries.

Shreveport police stopped a car on March 28 after 9:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop when they spotted a gray Corvette matching a stolen vehicle description—suspects DeQuinton Pye and Dementa Bell became evasive, leading to a chase that ended with Pye crashing into a power line and Bell being quickly arrested and both booked in jail.

After a fatal shooting on Texas Street on March 15th that left four people shot and led to the arrest of Kentavious Taylor for second-degree murder, Club Haze owner Dr. Chelette Holden has boosted safety by hiring four police officers to patrol weekends and by installing extra surveillance cameras from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.—city council members are also discussing more security measures downtown.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday that State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams has been named the new head of the OMV following Commissioner Dan Casey’s resignation for personal reasons+ Landry said Adams is set to modernize the outdated 50-year-old computer system that has caused repeated outages even though a full upgrade could take several years.

Today, the Shreveport Times announced the 2024-2025 All-Area Girls Basketball team, led by the Lakeview Lady Gators who won the LHSAA Non-Select Division IV title—making them state champions.

The team features standout players from ten parishes and includes coach Dewaski Fuller—who earned his first championship ring in six seasons after a 22-game winning streak.

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.

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue

7-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an outrageous new comedy featuring the beloved Golden Girls as they navigate a wild new chapter in their lives.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6-7 p.m. — Scottish Rite Temple — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Young Life's Fun-In-The-Sun Run 5k

8:00-10:15 a.m. — Young Life — Entry fee unknown — Participate in a vibrant community run to benefit camp experiences for local kids.

PMP Certification Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Hotel Shreveport Louisiana — $1599 — Transform your project management skills with 32 hours of hands-on training and certification preparation.

Shreveport Blues Festival

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Brookshire Grocery Arena — Enjoy soulful blues performances at the 17th Annual Shreveport Blues Festival.

Taco Wars Festival

Taco Wars — Daytime — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Entry TBA — Experience the Ark-La-Tex's biggest taco festival featuring local taquerias competing for the best taco and salsa!