Good morning, Shreveport.

The abandoned Oak Meadows Apartments in Shreveport caught fire Wednesday morning around 6:00 a.m., with 24 firefighters bringing the blaze under control + no injuries reported as investigators probe the fifth fire at the property in 2025.

A woman escaped after reportedly being kidnapped, driven into an isolated area, beaten and strangled—police arrested a man accused of attempted murder.

Shreveport Police arrested six individuals after a four-month investigation into the theft of 22 vehicles from Morgan Buick GMC, a southeast Shreveport auto dealership - detectives used a Crime Stoppers tip and evidence of key fob theft by an employee to secure the arrests.

Shreveport police said that in November 2024, 22 cars were stolen from Morgan Buick GMC when a former employee, Joshua Ratliff, stole key fobs and recruited others to take the vehicles—17 have been located and six people have been arrested as the investigation continues.

Robert Whitaker, 24, was sentenced on April 23rd to 40 years at hard labor for firing a sawed-off shotgun at an SUV on May 16th, 2020 and injuring a 2-year-old who was hit by shotgun pellets and shattered glass—he is now banned from owning guns and contacting victims.

A House bill drafted by Rep. Tammy Phelps will require the Caddo Parish School Board to develop new traffic procedures near Caddo Middle Magnet and Eden Gardens Elementary schools to ease congestion during drop-off and pick-up times—DOTD will assist by using local traffic studies to improve emergency response and promote safety.

Caddo Parish Animal Services is hosting a free drive-thru rabies and microchip clinic on April 26 at Summer Grove Baptist Church—8924 Jewella Avenue—where pet owners who are local residents can stay in their car while their pets get a one-year rabies shot and a microchip from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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.

Bonnie Raitt Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Cost info not specified — Experience the magic of 13-time Grammy Winner Bonnie Raitt performing live at a historic venue.

John Crist Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — $57-$75 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Crist at the Strand Theatre.

Family Adventure Day 2025

9 AM – 1 PM — Richard Fleming Park — Registration required — Experience a mix of fishing, canoeing, and archery for families with kids aged 6 and up.