Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Shreveport.
🎭 Culture
Shreveport is set to welcome a star-studded comedy lineup — Jeff Foxworthy, John Mulaney, Jay Leno, Tim Hawkins and Jeff Dunham — that will entertain audiences at local venues including Margaritaville Resort Casino and Municipal Memorial Auditorium from Sept.
19 to Dec. 13.
📰 Economy
Louisiana is close to finalizing a deal with SpaceX to build a spaceport at Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish—officials say an announcement is expected in August.
If confirmed, the project will be the state's largest economic development deal.
🎓 Education
Bossier Parish Schools held a teacher orientation to help new educators learn district policies and classroom tips.
The event allowed staff to share procedures and build support for upcoming classes.
KSLA’s website details back-to-school events for the ArkLaTex happening Aug.
3–7 — including a new teacher orientation by Bossier Parish Schools and KSLA’s Celeste Lay being crowned Miss LA Volunteer 2027.
🌲 Environment
Residents voiced concerns about the impacts of a proposed data center on State Line Road in west Caddo Parish during Monday's Commission meeting—citing effects on local wildlife, water levels, and noise—as construction continues.
They will meet on Thursday at Greenwood Acres Baptist Church to demand more transparency.
🏛️ Government
Shreveport earned international recognition as Mayor Tom Arceneaux’s Block by Block cleanup and digital permitting reforms secured Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council.
The awards will be presented at an Oct. 26 reception in New Orleans — a nod to the city's business-friendly efforts.
🏥 Health
NFHS is raising awareness about heat-related illnesses after nearly 9,000 athletes experienced symptoms last year, especially during football practices.
Schools and parents are urged to follow guidelines (Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke plan) as temperatures continue to rise.
🏈 Sports
LSUS’s new volleyball program holds its first practice today as former junior college player Caitlin Clampitt returns to build the team under coach Callie Houlihan.
The team will face scrimmages Aug. 15 & 18 and begin its season on Aug. 21 with home games on Sept. 11 & 12.
South Carolina wide receiver Sidney Rice was named No. 19 on the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team for his 2005 performance which set bowl records; the committee will announce No. 18 on Monday, Aug.
10 and No. 1 on Dec. 7.
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