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Shreveport
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday evening, Shreveport kicked off its America 250 celebration in the Red River District with the inaugural Red, White and Boom event, which featured live music, games, food, and a patriotic light show beneath the Bakowski Bridge of Lights. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana teachers unions and school advocates are awaiting more details on Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to avoid a teacher pay cut after a failed constitutional amendment. Lawmakers consider shifting $150 million from the school funding formula (proposal pending legislative approval) to extend December stipends. KTBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In April 2025, a load shed event left 30,000 customers without power in Caddo and Bossier because scheduled maintenance reduced power capacity; since then, SWEPCO and AEP have planned upgrades (including a new 765 kV line) to boost grid reliability, though the benefits will take years. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Underclassmen dominated the LSWA Class C All-State baseball and softball teams today as Brooklyn Hebert (Northside Christian) earned softball MVP honors and Rylan Davis (Claiborne Christian) was named baseball MVP, with coaches Jade Losavio and Joshua Uchtmann recognized as Coaches of the Year. Shreveport Times
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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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