Good morning, Shreveport.

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council will host Water Day at Caddo Common Park on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring free water slides, face painting and hands-on art activities for families. Attendees should bring towels and sunscreen for an afternoon of outdoor fun.

Summer break is ending and back-to-school dates for the 2026-2027 school year have been announced; in Shreveport, Caddo Parish Public Schools will resume on Aug.

10 (the local schedule is part of a broader ArkLaTex plan).

Shreve Memorial Library Broadmoor Branch invites families and children to join personalized reading programs before school begins to boost literacy and prevent summer learning loss.

The branch offers interactive books + resources during the week to help strengthen vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

KTBS 3 is supporting local families by offering a back-to-school toolkit that includes vaccine checkups, supply lists, and tips for creating daily routines to ease school-start anxiety.

Parents can use this resource to ensure children are ready and safe for the new school year.

Louisiana finalized a contract with SpaceX using Starlink to boost high-speed internet across over 10,635 locations in 50 parishes after final federal approvals, and Governor Landry said the partnership will improve connectivity during emergencies & support residents’ digital needs.

Bossier City has lifted the boil advisory for District 4 customers in the Savannah Place area after tests confirmed the water is safe to use.

Officials said bacteriological tests were negative and chlorine levels met the state standard, so residents may resume regular water use.

Following 68 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis reported by the health department that have doubled from typical levels, state Sen. Bill Cassidy requested a briefing — he said he distrusts Health Secretary Kennedy’s claim that the outbreak is under control while Taylor Farms recalled lettuce products linked to the spread.

The Louisiana Health Department has released a report on critical inspection violations in local restaurants that could lead to food contamination if not corrected.

Restaurants in Shreveport and Bossier City are advised to fix these issues promptly to ensure customer safety.

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl marked its 50th anniversary by announcing its top 50 all-time players (numbers 50 through 46 include former Haughton star Lorenza Baker, Neville standout Larry Anderson, Bill Musgrave, Tremaine Edmunds and Booger McFarland) on July 21.

Calvary coach Tiffany Frazier Wood from Calvary Baptist Academy, whose team earned its sixth state championship, will speak today at the LHSCA summer clinic in Baton Rouge (her talk 'Don't Have a Strength Coach?' focuses on maximizing team resources).

The annual rugby tournament will return to Shreveport soon, with local and visiting teams set to compete; organizers will release details on match times and location in the coming days.

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.