Good morning, Shreveport.

Caddo Parish Animal Services will hold a free drive-through clinic on April 26 at Summer Grove Baptist Church (former South Park Mall site) to offer rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Supplies are limited (first come, first serve) and Caddo residents must show a valid driver’s license to participate.

A house fire on Kemp Lane in Shreveport on April 6 claimed the lives of two women and a girl.

On Sunday a house fire in the 2400 block of Kemp Lane killed Mildred Carter, 84, Eureka Garner, 56, and Ne’Veah Garner, 5 and left a child in critical condition—firefighters battled the flames while investigators noted the home had no working smoke detectors.

Shreveport Police Department is asking for help in locating Shannon Gilliam—an alleged repeat domestic abuser with eight arrests and three convictions—who attacked a casino employee on March 19 at the local casino on Clyde Fant Parkway.

SPD began enforcing a new ordinance that lets police arrest squatters in vacant properties after several fires linked to trespassers—two people were arrested this week in Highland.

On April 2, Shreveport police arrested Angela Herring and Carey Herring on child neglect charges after finding a 15-year-old girl abandoned in a hotel room at the Royal Inn on N.

Market St where she had been left unsupervised for two weeks in horrible living conditions — she said she had not bathed during that time and had found food on her own.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network are co-hosting a free document shredding event on April 19 from 9-11 a.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town on 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport to protect against identity theft+ each vehicle is limited to three bags or boxes.

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!

No Guarantee Group Meeting

7-8 p.m. — St. Luke's United Methodist — Free entry — Participate in a welcoming discussion focused on recovery and support for newcomers.

Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting

6-7:30 p.m. — The Bell — Must be 21+ — Enjoy premium tequila paired with chocolate and authentic tacos in a festive celebration.

Derby Day 5 Miler & 5K

7:30-9:30 a.m. — D1 Training Shreveport — $25-$40 — Participate in a fun-running event featuring both 5-mile and 5k races.