Good morning, Shreveport.

A wrong-way crash on LA 3132 below Interstate 49 at 4:43 a.m. on August 2 caused a head-on collision between a Jeep Gladiator and a Ford F-250, which resulted in the Ford driver dying and two others being injured—driver Joshua Cochran now faces charges of vehicular homicide and first-degree vehicular negligent injury.

At 10:40 p.m. on August 1, a head-on collision on U.S. HWY 80 near Barbeque Road killed two Haughton residents when a 2017 GMC Yukon driven by Brian Frost collided with a Kia Forte driven by Kendrick Fisher—tests are pending to check if Frost was impaired.

Hollywood Quick Stop held a ribbon cutting on Linwood Avenue as part of National Black Business Month while owner Eric Stephens said the event will inspire young people to see that business ownership is possible.

The Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber will soon post a calendar of events for local business owners — a sign of more community opportunities ahead.

Nick Furlong's exhibition Unnatural Nature and Chang Liu's Curiouser and Curiouser will have an artist reception at the Bossier Arts Council (BAC) on August 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Urban League of Louisiana held The Big Health Event Shreveport on August 2 at the Shreveport Convention Center where local residents received free health screenings and learned about various health topics—children also participated in activities.

On Aug. 2, 2025, Jeff Wiggins won the Pepper Eating Contest with Pepper Pals at The Noble Savage in Shreveport after several rounds of peppers, hot sauces and a tiebreaker round, and local fans cheered his victory+ the event brought an exciting finish to the contest.

Shreveport-area fans can vote for the 2025 Preseason Fan’s Choice Player of the Year from 41 high school teams until August 22.

The winner, announced on August 23, will receive a duffel bag + a gift card + support from local sponsors.

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.