Good morning, Shreveport.

Russell Road Church of Christ hosted a drive-thru backpack giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon yesterday to help local parents with school supplies for their children.

The church sorted supplies by age—offering different backpack colors—and said it plans to hold the event again next year.

Shreveport Police responded to a shooting on the 1000 block of Dalzell Street on Aug 3 at about 9:46 p.m. when they found a Black female victim with multiple gunshot wounds at 1005 Dalzell who was pronounced dead by fire officials—detectives are now leading an ongoing investigation.

A fatal shooting occurred late Sunday night in Shreveport when a man exited a sedan and fired a handgun inside Sherpatrick Washington's home on Dalzell Street in the Fairfield neighborhood—Caddo Parish coroner identified the 26-year-old victim as the city's 24th homicide.

A Shreveport church will host the Raise Your Praise comedy experience on August 8 — local organizers said more details, including the venue and time, will be announced soon — inviting community members to enjoy a family-friendly evening of live humor.

Dead fish have been found in Lake Bistineau in northern Bossier Parish and in East Kings Bayou near Captain Shreve High School today, prompting local experts to check the water quality.

Officials from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Shreveport’s Department of Water and Sewerage plan to take water samples (testing for low oxygen and sewer water) with results expected in a couple of days.

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.