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Shreveport
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RNR Tire Express held its 14th car giveaway today in Shreveport — giving a single mother the vehicle she needs to return to work after losing her job for lack of transportation. KTBS
- ➤ Shreveport Regional Airport unveiled its renovated Gate 8 + launched a visitor pass and announced new flights today to expand travel options. Shreveport Times
- ➤ A free star party is offering Shreveport residents a detailed view of the night sky, hosted by local astronomy enthusiasts. The event provides a chance for community members to explore stargazing in a relaxed outdoor setting. KSLA
- ➤ On Memorial Day (2 p.m.), a marker honoring Union soldier Samuel R. Arbuthnot will be unveiled in Garden B at Forest Park East Cemetery to recognize his military service. Cemetery staff and the Sons of Union Veterans helped arrange the ceremony. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Shreveport is set to host two local events starting Friday, the Mudbug Madness Festival offering three days of Cajun music, crawfish and fun + the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown featuring more than 50 speeding powerboats at Riverview Park and the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSUS student Abigail Boykin and history professor Gary Joiner spent 18 months researching Cedar Grove’s redlining history (part of the Civil Rights Heritage Trail project) and shared their findings with local officials; Boykin will soon graduate and begin work as executive director of the Preservation Association in Natchitoches. KTBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Public Works announced that trash pick-up will follow a modified schedule for Memorial Day & residents are advised to check local postings for revised times. KSLA
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 70 to name a section of Louisiana Highway 1— the Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway. The designation honors the fallen Vivian officer and will take effect Aug. 1, 2026 ahead of Memorial Day. KSLA
- ➤ City officials in Shreveport distributed flood safety tips plus advised residents to follow recommended precautions ahead of severe rain expected later, urging the community to stay prepared. KSLA
- ➤ Caddo voters will decide on a $60M bond measure on Nov. 3 to fund a new 174,000 sqft sports complex designed to boost local tourism and community events. If approved, officials say the project will cost $68 million and take two years (commission vote 7-3). Shreveport Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Shreveport's Petroleum Tower will undergo a nearly $30 million renovation after the State Bond Commission approved financing on Thursday, with plans to turn the 16-story building into 117 market-rate apartments & retail space. Final bond approval is expected in June, with construction set for July and move-ins by late-2027. KTBS
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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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39th Annual Let The Good Times Roll Festival
Time TBA — Festival Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Shreveport with food, music, and family fun at this annual festival.
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