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Shreveport
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With hurricane season on the horizon, local families are urged to assemble go-bags and review their emergency plans to stay safe during severe weather and power outages that may occur later. Experts advise updating insurance and practicing evacuation steps in advance. Shreveport Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gray Media reached an agreement with DISH to return all Gray-owned local television stations, including KSLA, to the lineup effective immediately. Local viewers can now watch news, weather, sports, and CBS programming + receive reliable service in the ArkLaTex. KSLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Judges & attorneys gathered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Friday for the annual Red Mass that brought the legal community together; Bishop Francis Malone led prayers for guidance and wisdom as part of this long-held tradition. KTBS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Shreveport face higher fuel costs today as gas prices jumped 9 cents overnight to $4.39 per gallon, the largest one-day increase in six weeks; AAA said prices are up 33 cents in the past week amid global tensions. KSLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are working on the Jimmie Davis bridge — a $362 million project — and finishing I-20 repairs ahead of summer break; highway traffic in Shreveport is set to ease once phases complete. KTBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dunham School defeated Calvary Baptist Academy 9-2 in game one of a best-of-three Select Division III playoff series on Wednesday, Apr. 29 in Shreveport. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana Downs opens its Thoroughbred racing season today at 2:35 p.m. with a Kentucky Derby viewing party, and the meet runs through Sept. 30 as top trainers return to race. Shreveport Times
- ➤ On Thursday, six local baseball playoff teams lost during a wet, gloomy day, with only Stanley winning. Three teams, including Calvary and Loyola, were eliminated from the playoffs — ending their season early. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Senior centerfielder Carsyn Curtis will lead the Lady Griffins into state semifinals in Sulphur today+ she will also join the Navarro College Cheer Team in Corsicana to seek fresh challenges in sports. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
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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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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic sounds as Jason Bonham celebrates the legacy of Led Zeppelin behind the drum kit.
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Casey Martin Live
6-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live Country music with local talent Casey Martin.
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