Good morning, Shreveport.

A teenager in Shreveport was hit by a Chevy Avalanche pickup truck Tuesday morning at the Villa del Lago Apartments on Milam St. while boarding a school bus, and he is conscious though being taken to a hospital—police said the driver is on scene and citation decisions are pending.

A 17-year-old waiting for his school bus on the 3500 block of Milam Street was hit Tuesday morning when a Chevrolet Avalanche driver passed a stopped bus and drove off, breaking his arm and prompting citations (including an expired license, no insurance, and reckless operation).

Eric Dewayne Green, a 19-year-old Shreveport teen convicted in late March of fatally shooting a Booker T.

Washington student three years ago, was sentenced to a mandatory life term on Monday, April 14—he will be eligible for parole later due to his juvenile status at the time of the killing.

Eric Dewayne Green, a Shreveport teen convicted of fatally shooting a Booker T.

Washington student three years ago, was sentenced to mandatory life in prison Monday—April 14 and he may be eligible for parole later because he was a juvenile at the time.

Bossier City police arrested three teenagers on Monday morning in connection with a shots fired call in the 3000 block of Oliver Street—18-year-old Datalion Goode faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property while 17-year-olds Caleb Ramon Lane and Calvin Raymon Morris Jr. are charged with burglary; shell casings were found at the scene and two vehicles were towed with no injuries reported.

Throughout April, Shreve Memorial Library is hosting Easter programs that include interactive storytimes, dancing, crafts, and egg hunts at various branches—today the Broadmoor Branch offers a storytime at 10:00 a.m. while the Atkins and Belcher-Wyche Branches hold egg hunts on April 15 and April 17, respectively.

The DeSoto Parish School Board approved a $17.1M expansion for North DeSoto Lower Elementary and North DeSoto Middle at its April 10 meeting, with plans to add more than 35,000 square feet of new construction plus renovate over 7,000 square feet at the elementary and add 13,000 square feet at the middle school. Board President Donnie Dufour said the project is a proactive measure to meet current needs and prepare for nearly 1,000 additional students by 2027.

The DeSoto Parish School Board approved a $17.1 million project on April 10 to expand North DeSoto Lower Elementary and Middle School—adding 35,420 square feet to the lower elementary and 13,069 square feet to the middle school with new classrooms, a band hall, and updated facilities—and the improvements will ease overcrowding while supporting growing student enrollment.

Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington warned local business owners after an ICE job compliance check on April 8 in North Bossier led to the detention of undocumented workers; he urged them to review I-9 forms + consult immigration attorneys to avoid fines and other penalties.

The water district has issued a boil advisory for about 120 homes in Dogwood Trail Subdivision after a contractor struck a water main on April 14 and shut off the supply for two hours.

Water samples will be tested tomorrow—residents must boil their tap water until Shreveport public health confirms it is safe.

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.

Tequila Fest 2025

9 AM - 7 PM — Festival Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with a lineup featuring UP PLIES, WEBBIE and more at this vibrant festival.

Beartooth Concert

6:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets available — Beartooth brings their Spring 2025 tour with special guests Until I Wake and Acres.