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Shreveport
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of cars lined up outside Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Safety Town as AARP hosts a free shredding event in Shreveport today to help residents protect personal data & recycle shredded documents into new paper goods. KSLA
- ➤ NWLA Technical Community College will host a Give for Good event in Shreveport to encourage local volunteer efforts. More details on time and location will be announced soon. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Legislation to name Shreveport the Stuffed Shrimp Capital was referred to the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee after Rep. Joy Walters’ measure passed unanimously in the House yesterday. The move honors the signature dish created decades ago at historic Freeman (Harris). Shreveport Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gumbo to Geaux at 4100 Barksdale Blvd, Suite 112 in Bossier City offers daily lunch specials—such as Wednesday’s Chicken and Dumplings and a spicy seafood gumbo—that draw locals in with generous portions and a Cajun kick. Shreveport Bossier Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benton, Calvary and Loyola advanced to the LHSAA baseball quarterfinals after winning their playoff series. Benton will host Destrehan starting Thursday while Loyola travels to Acadiana Renaissance School, and Calvary hosts Dunham starting Wednesday. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ LSUS Pilots edged the University of the Southwest 8-7 on Saturday after Carlos Sanchez hit a walk-off RBI double at Pilot Field — the RRAC Championship Tournament will be held there beginning Friday. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ LSU baseball lost three competitive games to Mississippi State in Starkville, scoring eight runs each game (but their relievers gave up key leads that helped the Bulldogs sweep the series). Head coach Jay Johnson said he had to shuffle the pitching rotation to try to keep up. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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Casey Martin Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — El Jimador Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of captivating Country music with Casey Martin in the heart of Shreveport.
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Casey Donahew Live at Mudbug Madness
8 PM - Midnight — MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy a night of country music with Casey Donahew in a vibrant local festival setting.
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