Good morning, Shreveport.

Teachers in Shreveport and nearby areas will be able to sign up for a free quesadilla meal from Dillas Quesadillas as part of its Back-to-School campaign starting Monday through Thursday.

The offer is available at all 11 locations with up to 1,000 meals provided per restaurant.

Shreveport native Lance Thompson debuted his new music video 'Train Comin'' at the Regal theater on Thursday at the Louisiana Boardwalk.

He hosted the event to honor community members who helped create the video, and Mayor Tom Arceneaux attended (the song encourages perseverance).

SWEPCO offers energy efficiency programs with rebates and contractor services to help residents manage rising energy costs during this heat spike; customers can check their thermostats and try low-cost cooling tips (including using cross breezes and blackout curtains) to stay comfortable without a major home upgrade.

A new pest is threatening the sugarcane crop in Louisiana as the pasture mealybug spreads in 14 parishes and local farmers have received an emergency exemption to spray insecticides.

LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson said there is no playbook to fight the bug + growers are urged to act quickly.

State education officials approved new guidelines that let districts offset funding cuts for teacher stipends with any local pay raise (even a small one) before the school year begins.

The change gives schools more flexibility to meet state requirements as classes start soon.

Louisiana Key Academy’s Caddo Parish campus received an AT&T Connected Learning donation that will boost student access to technology + support its mission to educate dyslexic thinkers.

A registration rally at NSU's Friedman Student Union assisted first-generation students in completing enrollment, financial aid, and campus resource steps before the fall semester.

The event, held from 9 a.m. to noon, offered a second chance for newcomers + transfers to finish key registration details.

Millions of eggs sold at Kroger & Brookshire outlets are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination, affecting shoppers with best-by dates from July 20 to Aug.

17 in Louisiana. Midwest Poultry Services said no illnesses have been reported.

LSU Health Shreveport researcher Nilesh Pandey, PhD, became the institution's first postdoctoral fellow to receive an NIH K99 award for his lung cancer thrombosis research, receiving $217,296 over two years — a milestone that boosts its research excellence.

A Shreveport renter said her unit at the Sanctuary Apartment Complex has lacked a functioning AC for weeks because a temporary fix has failed—her attorney noted the tenant may repair the system and deduct costs from her rent if no remedy is provided within 48 to 72 hours.

Residents can tour the historic William B.

Wiener house during a rare estate sale from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8 on Longleaf Lane in South Highland — the event offers modernist furniture and art including original pieces and a Picasso ceramic. Shuttle service will be available due to no parking.

Bowl officials revealed five standouts from the Independence Bowl All-Time Team (ranked twenty-five to twenty-one), including linebacker Jacob Rodriguez who earned 2023 Defensive Player of the Game honors.

Final picks will be announced next Monday and Thursday as the bowl celebrates 50 years ahead of the Dec. 22 game.

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.