Good morning, Shreveport.

Residents can join a guided tour at the Shreveport Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday morning at Festival Plaza downtown.

The event will offer a chance to explore fresh produce and local vendors in a friendly community setting.

Local women were honored on July 26 by the Top Ladies of Distinction Bossier chapter for their achievements.

The event recognized standout community leaders.

Community Bank of Louisiana is building a new two-story banking center along the Southern Loop at Pecan Square Avenue in Provenance.

Construction will start later this year and the center will open in 2027.

Caddo teachers were honored at the 20th annual Cecil J.

Picard Excellence in Education Gala, celebrating top educators from across Louisiana. Monica Speyrer of C.E. Byrd High School was recognized as a Louisiana Teacher of the Year finalist (with Shannon Wall of Northwood High School as a Louisiana Principal of the Year semifinalist).

A 15-member task force will meet Aug.

13 to review Louisiana’s $4B school funding formula used for teacher pay, textbooks, and more. The group must propose a new or revised formula by Jan. 1 to update the decades-old system.

Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley sent a letter Monday urging school leaders to enforce classroom discipline+anti-bullying laws as schools prepare for the new academic year, noting that orderly classrooms helped boost state academic rankings.

More than $17.5 million in income tax refunds awaits over 22,751 Louisiana taxpayers — they must claim by Sept.

4 to prevent transfer to the state's unclaimed property division, with mailed instructions provided by the Department of Revenue.

Tyrone Jamison (T.J.) announced his choice to play basketball at Baylor on Saturday at Calvary Baptist Academy, beating six top colleges.

The top state recruit said Baylor’s focus on faith, strong academics and winning tradition helped guide his decision.

The City Basketball Championship is set to come to Shreveport soon, giving local teams a chance to compete at a major event.

Officials say more details on the schedule and venue will be shared later.

Shreveporter Sydney Moss won the Mississippi Women’s Amateur championship on Thursday at East Ridge Country Club and added it to her 2022 Louisiana title, marking a milestone in her rising amateur golf career.

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.