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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Glenn Rogers won KSLA’s 2026 Yard of the Week contest on May 7 (the first winner announced) as his yard impressed local judges. KSLA
- ➤ BOM Bank sponsored Designer Bag Bingo hosted by the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier to support local programs including MAGIC (Mentoring Ambitious Girls to Inspire Change), Red River Revel’s Artist for a Day and the JLSB Red Apron Pantry, and the bank team joined the event to celebrate community impact. Shreveport Bossier Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum hosts the closing event for Sea Monsters Unearthed: Going Extinct! today through Sunday from 12-4 p.m. The free, family-friendly exhibit features a full mosasaur skeleton, a recreated dig site, and a 2 p.m. special presentation on Sunday, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. KTBS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Economic Development held its Spotlight Louisiana Awards on Thursday at the Manship Theatre to honor five small businesses driving job growth and innovation. Donaldsonville-based Marks Construction was named Small and Emerging Business of the Year while other winners received awards for entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 82 to restrict four-day school weeks stalled after lawmakers proposed many exemptions for local districts — a move that leaves future changes in limbo ahead of the June 1 session. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana approved a recreational alligator hunting season for up to 5,000 lottery-selected hunters, each with a two-gator limit using hook and line on designated property. Gov. Landry signed the bill May 7, and the season may start as soon as Oct.1 (a controlled method to manage a 3 million alligator population). Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plain Dealing senior Brianna Newton won gold in shot put and discus at the LHSAA Outdoor Track Field Championships at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium on Thursday using a final discus throw to claim a double title; junior Jakayla Douglas achieved a personal best in the high jump. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Foundation announced a 50th anniversary celebration featuring online fan campaigns, downtown fireworks + themed tailgate experiences, and a free youth football clinic that will run Saturday, June 6 from 8-11 a.m. at Independence Stadium with registration limited to 400 participants. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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