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Shreveport
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 17, local volunteers launched Love the Boot Week by cleaning streets and collecting 50,000 pounds of trash. Shreveport Green will host a community mural painting later this week (an environmental project) to further beautify the city. KSLA
- ➤ Tha Trap in Cedar Grove — known for its lively parties — became a healing space today when owners Leon and April Bell paused regular operations to host a prayer vigil attended by local faith leaders and officials uniting neighbors during a tragic moment. KTBS
- ➤ Community members will soon hold a fundraiser in Desoto Parish to support a firefighter and paramedic on the lung transplant waiting list — organizers plan to share event details as they become available. KSLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana lawmakers are debating a change to TOPS that would require students to repay funds if they fall short of academic benchmarks — the measure passed a House Education Committee vote last Tuesday and now awaits full debate. The proposal could impact nearly 50,000 students who rely on the program. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bossier City approved a role for a new arts building director to help turn downtown into an entertainment district — the job posting went live yesterday and the city plans to fill the position by June 1 to guide upcoming festival plans. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Shreveport Regional Airport began building a temporary parking lot (adding 200 spaces) to boost available spots to about 1,500 for summer travelers, while a new 500-space lot will open next year. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ KTBS 3 will livestream a debate among Senate candidates Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, and Jamie Davis at Southern University on Tuesday, Apr. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m., and a Senate forum moderated by Jeff Beimfohr will take place in Shreveport on Apr. 28. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Shreveport Times is holding an online vote for its Week 33 non-football High School Athlete of the Week featuring 15 student-athletes from local schools — voting is open until Friday night and the winner will be announced Sunday. Shreveport Times
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Liverpool Legends - Beatles Tribute Show
7-10 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of The Beatles with the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends in a special tribute performance.
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Taco Wars 2026
11 AM – 8 PM — Prize Foundation — Cost info not provided — Celebrate taco culture as local eateries compete for the best taco in Shreveport.
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Excellence in Hospitality Awards 2026
6-9 p.m. — Sam's Town Casino — Inquire for ticket pricing — Celebrate the best in local hospitality with cocktails, a buffet, and an inspiring awards program.
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Star Wars Unlimited - Planetary Qualifier
11 a.m. — Gamers XP — $40 — Battle for your chance to qualify in this exciting Star Wars Unlimited tournament at Gamers XP's new location.
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Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Festival Plaza — $5 admission, free for children under 10 — Celebrate local flavors and enjoy stuffed shrimp delicacies.
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Styx with Special Guest Edwin McCain
8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of classic rock with hits from Styx.
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The Church Picnic
7-11 p.m. — Kanteen Park — Free entry — Celebrate faith and community at a fun-filled picnic party with food, music, and joy.
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