Good morning, Shreveport.

The local community mourned the death of Reverend Monsignor Earl V.

Provenza, who died early Thursday and was known for renovating the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans and establishing Mary Queen of Peace Parish. Funeral details will be announced soon by the diocese.

RocketFast! Car Wash announced it will hire new staff at KSLA's Job Fair (a local event) where job seekers can explore available positions.

Ace Hardware launched Hometown Days, a summer savings event offering deals on grills, outdoor furniture, and lawn care essentials.

The Mother’s Day sale runs May 8-10 and Memorial Day deals start May 22 at local stores.

Albert Bazaar, a Washington Parish man from Angie, is detained on federal charges for trafficking over 1,800 turtles illegally poached from Florida — federal authorities say he falsified captive-bred documents.

LSUS commencement speaker Pam Atchison (2026 Champion of Culture) will address graduates on May 15, marking a new chapter after retiring from SRAC in 2025 while she continues to boost downtown with projects like Central ARTstation.

She remains a steadfast supporter of local arts.

Gas prices in Louisiana reached over $4 a gallon on Thursday when AAA reported a 20-cent weekly increase amid rising fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Prices remain lower than the national average ahead of summer travel.

CBER data shows that the local economy remained steady in Q1 (stable housing, growing tax collections and robust casino revenues) while rising energy prices may drive higher inflation in coming months.

Doug White warned that fuel cost uncertainty may soon affect consumer spending.

Louisiana Tech matched its record when seven teams earned a perfect 1,000 APR score for the 2024-25 academic year in Ruston.

Teams in men’s and women’s basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, tennis, and track & field reached the milestone.

LSU and Southern University are joining a U.S. Census Bureau project to track if Louisiana graduates match their degrees with job placements — the study will use anonymous data to help colleges gauge education’s impact on career success.

Shreveport Sen. Sam Jenkins sponsored Senate Bill 157 (a proposal to give public school employees six weeks of full paid parental leave after childbirth, adoption, or fostering) and the measure cleared both Education and Finance committees on May 7; it will soon be debated by the full Senate to boost teacher retention and improve work life balance.

Ochsner LSU Health and Southern University Shreveport have joined forces to offer free dental care for local residents, with services starting soon in community clinics.

LSUS will host a NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round regional at Pilot Field on Monday at 11 a.m. with the top-seeded Pilots and four teams including No. 18 Mid-America Christian after LSUS secured the host role with a win in the Red River Tournament.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Casey Martin Live

6-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live Country music with local talent Casey Martin.

Casey Martin Live Performance

6:00–10:00 p.m. — Live Casino & Hotel Louisiana — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of country music with local star Casey Martin.

Caddo's Rising Star

6-8 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate local talent and discover Caddo's brightest stars in a lively community event.