Good morning, Shreveport.

JoAmy Hicks Wynn, aged 83, passed away unexpectedly on May 23 in Shreveport.

The longtime educator and Sunday School teacher will be honored on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of Christ-North (3401 N Market St.), leaving a lasting legacy of care.

SPAR introduced new summer hours for community centers to serve local needs, while the Mike Wood pool in Bossier City reopened June 2.

Community celebrations also honored 125 years of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Minden, mermaid shows in Shreveport, and upcoming More America 250 events.

Visit Shreveport-Bossier received the DMAP seal from Destinations International, confirming its adherence to high standards in destination marketing for the community.

The accreditation follows strong tourism spending in 2025 and supports plans for future growth.

Governor Landry issued an order yesterday to shift $168 million from school funding for one-time stipends of $2,000 for teachers and $1,000 for support staff — the order awaits a two-thirds legislative vote while a task force works on permanent raises for the next school year.

Emergency responders are meeting at the Shreveport Convention Center for the Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo today.

The event runs from Tuesday to Saturday — where EMS educators, paramedics and health professionals gain hands-on training and insights into emergency care.

LSUS recorded a 3.01 GPA for the 2025-26 academic year with 62 percent of student-athletes earning above a 3.0 and 14 achieving a perfect 4.0.

The women’s volleyball team led with a 3.72 GPA among five varsity programs that surpassed the standard.

Louisiana lawmakers passed new seafood laws to control imports and boost local shrimpers, expanding the agriculture department's authority to test and remove non-compliant products & requiring retailers to keep purchase invoices.

The commingling law takes effect in August to support the state’s longstanding shrimp industry.

Saint Laurent Pizza in Shreveport offers tasty pizza by the slice and a lunch menu with combos including salad and pizza available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6301 Line Ave + affordable options under $11 make it a local favorite for a quick bite.

Crawdaddy's Kitchen in Southern Hills offers Cajun dining with a menu of crawfish, po-boys and grilled mahi-mahi with Cajun cream sauce; located at 9370 Mansfield Road, it is open today 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday — Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday — Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Music Man Musical

8-11 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of a fast-talking salesman and the town librarian in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy.

Casey Martin Concert

5-9 p.m. — East Ridge Country Club — Cost not specified — Enjoy a live performance by local country musician Casey Martin in a picturesque setting.

Rozay's 4th Annual Pool Party

4-10 p.m. — Dare Pool at Horseshoe Bossier City — Check ticket price — Celebrate Rozay's birthday with good drinks, great music, and summer fun.