Good morning, Shreveport.

Shreveport police and the City Marshal's Office arrested several individuals at Clear Horizons Apartments on Illinois Street on Tuesday during a multi-agency operation targeting firearms-related crimes — officers also seized multiple firearms and illegal narcotics.

A Shreveport man pleaded guilty in May for running a secret drug lab and was sentenced to 13 years in prison Monday in Caddo District Court—agents found lab equipment and debit cards in a storage unit on Mansfield Road that was used to make over 110 grams of meth.

Shreveport opened its first new police substation on August 1 at 1 p.m. on Monkhouse Drive near the airport, housing 78 police officers, 40 patrol cars and a state-of-the-art DUI processing center — the facility is expected to improve response times in the area.

The Shreveport Police Department is hosting a blood drive to honor Officer Thomas LaValley on Tuesday, August 5 at 1234 Texas St.—the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community members are encouraged to donate blood—helping to keep his legacy alive.

The Big Health Event is held today in Shreveport with back-to-school giveaways, cooking demos, expert health panels, and free cancer screenings from Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.

The event also offers free fitness demos by YMCA and opportunities for job and business growth (organized by Urban League of Louisiana) as community members gather to learn about healthy living.

Today, the Shreveport Convention Center hosts The Big Health Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where several groups (Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, Urban League, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport) offer free health screenings, fitness demos and small business resources.

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.

Run! Run! Snoopy 5k & Fun Run

7:15 – 11:00 AM — Loyola College Prep, 921 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA — Entry fee required — Get your running shoes on for a fun-filled race supporting Loyola's Cross Country Team.

Grambling State vs. Langston Football Showdown

7-8:30 p.m. — Independence Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic clash at the Shreveport Kickoff Classic featuring high-energy football action.

Pre Labor Day Festival

5-10 p.m. — Festival Plaza — General admission — Celebrate the 14th Annual Shreveport Blues & Southern Soul Festival with live music and fun.