Good morning, Shreveport.

SPAR held a ribbon cutting at the David Raines pool on Monday, June 8 and the improved facility opened Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. (It now offers safe and accessible summer recreation for families.)

Community leaders have announced events at Galilee Baptist Church to honor civil rights leader Rev.

E. Edward Jones Sr., whose work shaped Shreveport. The tribute begins on June 18 with a Day of Service and ends on June 28 with *For the Love of Shreveport.*

Fathers On A Mission held its monthly meeting Tuesday in Shreveport, where the discussion focused on how childhood experiences shape parenting and offered resources like responsible classes + mentoring for dads.

Local officials celebrated the six winners of Destination 318, an initiative by Visit Shreveport-Bossier and the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program that boosts tourism and entrepreneurship in Caddo and Bossier parishes.

The program honors innovative projects that strengthen the local economy and quality of life.

Major data center projects in Shreveport have sparked concerns over rapid power fluctuations and higher bills, said Logan Burke (Alliance for Affordable Energy).

The nonprofit urges regulators to require clear disclosure from developers before grid strain affects residents.

Former Olympian Kendrick Farris will tour local parks this summer to teach kids about plant-based nutrition through fitness games as part of the FEED initiative supporting Louisiana’s Healthy Kids Act.

His first session is Friday at Valencia Park at 1 p.m.

Bossier City native Will Achee anchors NSU’s 4×400 relay team at the NCAA Outdoor Championships Wednesday night in Eugene (University of Oregon’s Hayward Field).

The team, the first since 2003 to reach nationals, is set to secure All-America honors as they run with a record-breaking school time.

LSWA has released the Class 4A All-State baseball and softball teams — North DeSoto earned major honors with three First Team selections while Vandebilt Catholic stood out with Corey Bourgeois and Lauren Baudoin being named Most Outstanding Players.

The teams represent top high school talent from across the region.

North DeSoto coach Tim Whitman led his Lady Griffins to a 1-0 win for their 10th state title on June 9 and earned LSWA Class 4A All-State Coach of the Year honors while Vandebilt Catholic players Corey Bourgeois and Lauren Baudoin received MVP awards.

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.

Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland

7-10 p.m. — The Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying fusion of Irish dance, music, theater, and cinema exploring the ancient origins of Ireland.