Good morning, Shreveport.

Shreveport Farmers’ Market opened for the season Saturday at Festival Plaza (featuring local produce and crafts) and welcomed early shoppers.

It will operate on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon until August 23 (ensuring ongoing market hours for vendors and visitors).

At 1:35 a.m. today in Bethany, deputies responded to a crash between a red truck and an 18-wheeler at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 79 and Buncombe Road—officials said the red truck drifted into oncoming traffic, causing its driver to be pronounced dead while the 18-wheeler driver was treated for minor injuries.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners hosted Le Tour des Jardins on May 31 in Caddo and Bossier Parishes—visitors walked through private gardens with blooming hydrangeas and flower pots—and staff photographer Jill Pickett documented the event.

The Shreveport City Council said the Job Corps center will soon close and that they will work with local partners to provide new training and job placement options for students and staff—officials also plan to repurpose the vacant facility to prevent neighborhood decline.

Council members are coordinating with workforce agencies to keep career opportunities accessible in the city.

House Bill 119 would lower the legal light transmission for car windows from 40% to 25%, letting tint shops offer darker tints that add privacy and cool interiors.

Law enforcement warns drivers might need to exit vehicles for safety—if the bill is signed, the new rule will go into effect on August 1—and prepares to enforce the change.

LSUS Pilots won the national baseball title with a perfect 59—0 season, marking the first national title in school history.

The team celebrated their win in Shreveport as they prepared for short celebrations before the season ended.

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.

Sam's Run

8-10 a.m. — Louisiana State University in Shreveport — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community run supporting the Look in the Mirror Foundation.

Creative Writing Workshop with M.L. Tarpley

12-1:30 p.m. — Shreve Memorial Library - Mooretown Branch — Free entry — Explore the art of storytelling with renowned children's author M.L. Tarpley in a dynamic workshop for teens.

Louisiana Urban Gardening Initiative Workshop

4-5 p.m. — Mooretown Meeting Room — Free entry — Learn about urban and summer gardening techniques from Cenerica Smith of the Louisiana Urban Gardening Initiative.

2025 Calumet Open Golf Tournament

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Northwood Hills Country Club — Entry fee required — Test your golf game for a good cause while supporting local first responder agencies.

The Robbys 2025 Gala

7 p.m. — Robinson Film Center — Support local cinema — Experience the magic of musicals from Wicked to Grease at this themed gala.