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Shreveport
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gibsland Bank & Trust Company will merge with Marion State Bank in an acquisition that expands its network into Ouachita and Union Parish with five new branches along the I-20 corridor. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Shreveport Bossier Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Counter Culture at 6360 Youree Drive, Suite A2 now offers more than frozen yogurt, including fresh soups, salads and hot sandwiches. A local guest praised the quality in dishes such as the Chef Salad, Steak and Cheese sandwich and the Pizzaletta — a twist on a muffuletta. Shreveport Bossier Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana voters rejected Amendment 3 on Saturday, May 16 at C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport; the measure would have permanently raised teacher and support staff pay by dissolving state education trust funds. With 58% opposing, educators now face uncertain compensation next year. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ Caddo Parish Public Schools named Cortney McCall as principal of Bethune/Oak Park Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year; he brings a strong background in school improvement and community engagement and will begin his role at the start of the academic year. Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office held a graduation ceremony on May 14 for Class 60 of its Regional Training Academy, where graduates from ten law enforcement agencies completed over 516 hours of training and earned awards for firearms, academics + leadership. The event marked an important milestone in their law enforcement careers. Shreveport Bossier Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data shows that median home sale prices in Caddo Parish fell from $214,500 in January to $186,000 in February, a 13.3% drop, and were 6.1% lower than last February as figures from Realtor.com reflect pricing from property deeds. Shreveport Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport native Sam Burns made a strong run at the PGA Championship on Saturday, recording four straight birdies and finishing at even par after key mistakes on the back nine. He is set to compete next week at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. Shreveport Bossier Journal
- ➤ The Shreveport Times has opened online voting for High School Athlete of the Week featuring 15 students from local high schools in non-football sports — votes will be accepted through Friday with the winner announced Sunday. Shreveport Times
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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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PAINT & Praise
3-6 p.m. — Hattie Perry Park — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and uplift your spirit with an afternoon of painting, worship, and connection.
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