Good morning, Shreveport.

On May 1, a woman left her cell phone at Walk-On’s on 7031 Youree Drive and later discovered that her Apple Pay and bank accounts were used without her permission; police identified Joseph Crooks as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest on May 8.

Shreveport police are searching for 49-year-old Jason Randall for charges of domestic abuse battery after he allegedly strangled a woman at a Walmart parking lot on April 25—arrest warrants were issued on May 7 and anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Shreveport police are asking for help to locate missing juvenile Ma' Kenzy Taylor who was last seen Sunday evening in the 500 block of West 76th Street — she is 4'11, weighs about 185 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes — and she may need her prescribed medications due to a medical condition.

Cross McCray, a 23-year-old from Shreveport, burglarized his employer’s business and set it on fire on December 20, 2022—causing over $500 in damages—and was convicted of arson on May 8 in Caddo District Court; he faces sentencing on June 17 with potential penalties of up to $15,000 and 15 years in prison.

Officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to a reported shooting — at Yancey Place near Kingridge and Hyde Park — on May 10 where one person was shot and pronounced dead.

The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council is hosting Tube-a-Rama on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ArtSpace at 518 Pine St. in Shreveport—artists of all ages will create sculptures from cardboard tubes and other materials with no registration required.

Alyson Humphrey Smith, a music teacher at A.C.

Steere Elementary School, was named a quarterfinalist for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award from over 2,000 nominations nationwide. Caddo Parish Public Schools praises her work in music education — her nomination shows her dedication to helping young musicians.

Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art is hosting an art camp for high schoolers this summer led by local art educators Tess Pepitone + Joshua Chambers, with camp dates from July 7 to July 11 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, costing $150 including art supplies and ending with a display of student work and a reception for friends and family.

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.

Coast Guard Appreciation Day

3 – 4 p.m. — Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate and honor the dedicated service of the United States Coast Guard and community heroes.

R&B On The Lawn

1-7 p.m. — Caddo Common Park — $20 — Experience a day of soulful tunes, delicious food, and good vibes in Shreveport's vibrant outdoor setting.

Luxury Open House at 1121 Forest Trail

7-9 p.m. — 1121 Forest Trail — $1,095,000 — Experience luxury in this grand new construction home with top-of-the-line amenities.

90's R&B Fest

8 PM – 12 AM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Tickets from $69 — Jam out to your favorite 90's R&B hits in all white attire.

Monster Trucks Maniac Show

6-7:30 p.m. — Hirsch Memorial Coliseum — $25+ — Experience high-octane action as monster trucks take center stage in Shreveport.