Good morning, Shreveport.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber honored six minority business leaders and organizations during its 2026 Minority Business Opportunity Awards Dinner on June 11—an event that celebrated local entrepreneurship and strengthened the region’s economic and cultural fabric.

The sixth annual Art-ish festival is being held in downtown Shreveport during Juneteenth week, featuring over 100 vendors, more than 50 musical acts, and its first TV and film summit (in partnership with the Robinson Film Center) to spotlight local creative talent.

A blog ranked the five best breweries in Louisiana today, spotlighting Parish Brewing in Broussard for its popular Ghost in the Machine and Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport offering Saturday tours (other New Orleans taprooms serve unique craft beers).

The list helps local drinkers explore fresh options.

The USDA has declared parts of northwest Louisiana as disaster areas today due to ongoing drought and winter storm damage.

Local farmers can now apply for emergency loans from the USDA's Farm Service Agency to cover expenses — a timely relief for struggling producers.

The Shreveport Department of Public Works has begun roadwork today at 8:00 a.m. on Linwood Avenue's inside lanes at the intersection with Lynbrook Boulevard; the closure will last about three weeks and cars on Lynbrook can only turn right onto Linwood using designated crossovers.

Four problematic properties owned by Amar Shreveport Holdings will be auctioned online today at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, with three sites starting at $1 and The Pines at $200,000 (city officials hope new buyers redevelop the sites for quality housing).

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.

2026 NFF Red River Classic Natural Bodybuilding Competition

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Riverview Hall — Cash prizes — Celebrate the dedication of athletes in various bodybuilding categories at this exciting competition.