Good morning, Shreveport.

DixieMaze Farms in northwest Louisiana will hold its final Fall Festival from Sept.

27 to Nov. 1 before closing for good as the owners retire—tickets can be purchased online for one last chance to enjoy the familiar corn maze and hayrides.

Police responded to a shooting shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday near Ford Park at 5800 South Laeshore Drive, where they found a 19-year-old male critically injured in a gunfight with multiple armed individuals—authorities say his survival is grim and urge anyone with video footage or details to come forward.

Shreveport hosts the 74th Annual National Square Dance Convention as 2,000 dancers from across the nation and abroad gather for dancing, workshops, and special events such as a fashion show — the Parade of States also is planned.

Full registration and the official schedule will begin tomorrow and continue through Saturday.

LSU Health Shreveport honored three faculty members with the Allen A.

Copping Excellence in Teaching Award for their outstanding work in medicine and health care. They were chosen by a committee from student nominations and the award is named after a former leader at LSU Medical Center.

Fire Engineer Austin Tull from the Shreveport Fire Department has been named Paramedic of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered EMTs for his 19 years of service and leadership in rescue operations—officials say his dedication sets a high standard for local emergency care. The department congratulated Tull on his hard work and commitment, highlighting his role in special operations and training new paramedics.

A reporter for the Journal had lunch at Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant, which moved from a motel near I-20 to a new spot inside Louisiana Downs on a recent Wednesday.

He noted that the restaurant served many appetizers and fresh Chinese dishes but the dark lighting and cold fried rice affected the meal—leading him to rate the experience Three Forks.

LSUS baseball coach Brad Neffendorf has been named the Skip Bertman Coach of the Year — an honor given after his team achieved a perfect 59-0 season and won the NAIA national championship.

He also earned the Perfect Game National Coach of the Year and RRAC Coach of the Year awards as his Pilots set several school and national records.

2025 Calumet Open Golf Tournament

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Northwood Hills Country Club — Entry fee required — Test your golf game for a good cause while supporting local first responder agencies.

The Robbys 2025 Gala

7 p.m. — Robinson Film Center — Support local cinema — Experience the magic of musicals from Wicked to Grease at this themed gala.

Visit Shreveport-Bossier Hospitality Breakfast

8-9 a.m. — Sam's Town Hotel & Casino — $15 admission — Network with local partners and learn about community programs over breakfast.

Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

7:30-10:00 a.m. — Mall St. Vincent — Check website for entry fees — Celebrate the 41st Anniversary of a community run supporting research and wellness.

Sir Charles Farewell Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Check website for price — Celebrate the blues at this farewell performance.

Christmas In July 5K/10K/Half Marathon

7-11 a.m. — Walker Place Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer with a festive run.

TMM Project: Color Our Culture

12 p.m. — Shreve Memorial Library - Atkins Branch — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of global art with live music and dance performances.

Hairspray - Stage Center Production

7:30 p.m. — Marjorie Lyons Playhouse — $30 Adult / $25 Senior/Military / $22 Student — Enjoy the lively musical 'Hairspray' featuring a diverse local cast and upbeat 1960s tunes.

Shane Pons Unplugged

6:30-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live music and stories from Shane Pons and Nick Tingle.

Summer Soup's On!

5-7 p.m. — Marilynn's Place — $20-$30 — Cool off with refreshing summer soups and compete for the best recipe.