Good morning, Shreveport.

Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office identified 61-year-old Michael McMillon as the man found unresponsive in Shreveport’s Elks Lodge pool on Sunday, July 20—with family members present before 1:30 p.m. and taken to WK Pierremont Health Center where he was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m.—and his death is under investigation.

Shreveport police arrested a father and son after a raid on a west Shreveport home found several guns, 1,418 grams of marijuana and 50 grams of THC-infused edibles — the suspects now face charges for drug distribution, illegal weapon possession and additional firearm-related offenses.

A man was arrested after leading Shreveport police on a chase on I-49 near Bert Kouns on July 21, when he flipped a vacant vehicle + then fled on foot before being taken into custody on Southern Avenue and treated for minor injuries.

The Caddo Sheriff's Office is collecting school supplies for children at Sheriff's Safety Town in Shreveport until August 8 to help families manage back-to-school costs.

On July 26, the event at 8910 Jewella Avenue will offer free backpacks, supplies and haircuts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students with a parent present.

The City of Shreveport is closing the southbound lane of Knight Street from South Point Parkway to Flyer Drive today for a six-week construction project.

Northbound traffic remains open while southbound drivers will detour via Flyer Drive—temporary driveway access will be provided.

Louisiana health officials report that some water systems in parishes like Ascension, Bossier, and Caldwell have tested positive for the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri — a germ that can cause fatal brain infections if water enters the nose, so residents are urged to use caution when swimming or using tap water.

Primus Onward & Upward Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an electrifying performance by Primus and special guest MonoNeon during their summer tour.

Shreveport Card Show

9 AM – 3 PM — AcroSports and The Fieldhouse — Affordable entry — Explore 115 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles for enthusiasts of all levels.

River Cities Triathlon

7-11 a.m. — Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District — Limited spots available — Challenge yourself with a triathlon amidst the scenic beauty of Cypress Black Bayou.

Brit Floyd: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50

7:30-9 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's iconic album with breathtaking visuals and soundscapes.

Caddo Red River 3V3 Summer Showdown Soccer Tournament

12 PM – 1 AM — Lee Hedges Stadium — $250/team or $50/player — Experience fast-paced 3V3 soccer action designed for players of all skill levels.