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Shreveport
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Shreveport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Red River Radio will air a two-hour tribute special at 8 p.m. today honoring late blues musician Buddy Flett—an influential artist who helped form A-Train and The Bluebirds—and John Ellis will host the program celebrating his local impact. KTBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bossier Parish Community College partners with Amazon to launch a Career Choice program that trains Amazon hourly workers in industrial technology. The program, blending classroom instruction and lab work, readies participants for career growth in the region and will resume in the fall. KSLA
- ➤ Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. awarded a $1,000 scholarship to graduating C.E. Byrd senior Camryn Stewart at Government Plaza this morning — the award will help her pursue chemical engineering studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Shreveport Bossier Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caddo Parish Commission will vote on a resolution Thursday to encourage data center operators to adopt rainwater harvesting practices — a measure aimed at reducing local water system demands while also calling for improved treatment of wastewater from cooling systems. If approved, the resolution will serve as a formal recommendation to developers. KTBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local experts advise Shreveport residents to prepare an emergency go-bag with at least 72 hours of supplies as hurricane season began yesterday. The checklist includes essentials like nonperishable food, water, and medications (plus a flashlight) to help families stay ready when storms hit. Shreveport Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Shreveport Biscuit Company at 3311 Line Ave (near Byrd High School) impressed a local reviewer with its fluffy biscuits with rich sausage gravy and a red river ham and cheese sandwich dressed with honey mustard sauce. Open over two years, it is quickly becoming a local favorite. Shreveport Bossier Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSWA Class 1A baseball and softball honored standout players from Logansport and Plain Dealing as they were named to the First Teams. Logansport’s top pitcher and Plain Dealing’s first All-State honoree in 27 years led their teams to notable wins over the season — a nod to their strong performance. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
- ➤ LSUS baseball community gathered at Marilynn’s Place on Saturday afternoon to watch the premiere of 'Impossible Season,' a mini-documentary highlighting the undefeated 2025 NAIA World Series champion Pilots. Directed by LSUS alum (Melissa Goslin) in collaboration with PrizeFest founder Gregory Kallenberg, the film honors the team's historic season. Shreveport Bossier Journal
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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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