Good morning, Shreveport.

NFL players Terrace Marshall Jr. and Ar’Darius Washington will host a back-to-school drive on Saturday, August 9, at Common Ground Church on Southern Ave—where kids will get free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies and enjoy a bouncy house on a first come, first served basis. The event is planned to help local students start the school year with essential support.

Bossier City man Michael Millon, 61, was found unresponsive in a pool at the Shreveport Elks Lodge on Sunday at about 1:30 p.m. and taken to Willis Knighton Pierremont where he was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m.—the death remains under investigation.

The Caddo Parish Grand Jury indicted Jermaine Curtis — 44 — on charges of second-degree murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the death of Fabian Jenkins — 43 was fatally shot on March 1 at a Hearne Avenue sandwich shop parking lot — and Curtis is held at the Caddo Correctional Center.

A Caddo Parish jury on Tuesday convicted Andrew Adaway, 37, of the death of Bobbie Young, 72, who was fatally beaten in a Shreveport jail in 2022 — Adaway is set to return to court on August 7 for sentencing.

Two people were arrested by the Shreveport Police Department for alleged narcotics distribution and illegal gun possession during separate traffic stops on July 18 and July 20 as part of ongoing efforts to curb local drug activity and gun violence.

Scammers are sending fake text messages that look like Coinbase alerts so they can trick people into giving out one-time codes—this smishing scam puts cryptocurrency at risk and has already cost victims millions.

Shreveport city council members raised concerns about vacant, rundown buildings owned by out-of-state and foreign investors after a Sheraton Hotel project on East 70th Street faced a delay of six years.

Council officials said they can only enforce property codes when taxes are paid—leaving stricter oversight uncertain.

Congress approved a $1.1 billion spending cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — a move that will reduce NPR and PBS funding across the nation.

Red River Radio will lose $360,000 over the next two years — its management is turning to social media to reach supporters and find new funding.

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.