Good morning, Shreveport.

Bossier Parish Police Jury recognized Open Road Fellowship Church for its volunteering at KTPS Freedom Fest on July 4 at South Bossier Park and honored Willis-Knighton Bossier Health System for 30 years of service by naming July 15 Willis-Knighton Bossier Day (the hospital offers a 24-hour emergency room).

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved Bally's purchase of Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel, which will be renamed Bally’s Shreveport North next to the current Bally’s casino on the Red River.

The deal includes a six-month transition for new signage and operations (29,000 sqft, 750 slots, 514-room hotel).

BPCC’s basketball team earned the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2025-26 Team Academic Excellence Award this spring by posting a team GPA of 3.0 or higher; Coach Jeff Moore said the honor shows their commitment to balanced success (academics and athletics) that prepares student-athletes for their next steps.

Retired educator Becky Gray was sworn in Thursday night as the interim District 8 representative for the Bossier Parish School Board after the seat was vacated in June.

Gray is eligible to run for a full term this fall, with qualifying from Aug. 5–7.

Caddo Parish deployed its new remote-controlled hog trap at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy (in Shreveport) after residents reported wild hogs crossing the football field.

The trap caught 19 hogs, and animal services will process them to donate pork to people without homes.

Providence House is planning a new expansion to add housing for 30 more families behind its current location after the City Council approved a zoning change (90 families are on the waiting list).

It is vetting contractors, and the project remains in early stages.

The Querbes family estate sale continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (6421 Birnamwood Road), offering collectors and decorators an array of antiques, original art, and unique furnishings from a home with deep local history.

Shreveport native Sam Burns fired an 8-under-par 62 during the British Open at Royal Birkdale Friday morning, tying the record for lowest round in a major championship by birdieing the final holes (including a bunker shot on the 18th).

He now competes for the Claret Jug heading into the weekend.

Centenary fans can stream SCAC sports on FloCollege until 2031 after the college extended its exclusive media agreement with FloSports.

The deal gives member institutions access to advanced production tools + a free nationwide streaming channel for select matchups.

A local media panel has selected the top 50 players for the Independence Bowl’s 50th-anniversary celebration — including College Football Hall of Famers Chad Hennings and Dameyune Craig — and the next group will be revealed Monday.

Casey Martin Live Performance

5:30-9:30 p.m. — East Ridge Country Club — Cost TBA — Enjoy a lively evening with country tunes from Shreveport's own Casey Martin.

Casey Martin Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Free entry — Enjoy a night of traditional and '90s country music with local artist Casey Martin.