Good morning, Shreveport.

Saint Laurent Pizza is moving this September from its current Line Avenue location to 955 Pierremont Road — directly across from Cuban Liquor.

The final month at the original spot invites fans to enjoy its arcade and artwork before the relocation.

Louisiana is not offering a back-to-school tax free weekend this year, so shoppers will pay a combined sales tax of 9 to 11% on school supplies.

A bill to reinstate the benefit did not pass last year (continuing its absence since 2018), leaving consumers with higher expenses.

Bellaire Elementary teacher Ms. Culpepper won the 2026 Outstanding Math Teacher Award yesterday (her outstanding math instruction was recognized statewide).

LSU's health sciences center in Shreveport now joins as a branch campus after the Southern Association's approval in June 2026, as part of LSU's reorganization to unify its research efforts.

Local advocates worry about losing independence while LSU aims for a top-50 research ranking with a commission visit planned this fall.

Updated bus stop information is available for Caddo Parish families as the school year begins Aug.

10. Families attending magnet schools (Byrd, Captain Shreve, Southwood, or Huntington) should contact their schools directly to review transportation details.

Caddo Parish Public Schools named three new principals on Tuesday, Aug.

4 to lead district schools and boost local education. The appointments aim to strengthen operations and support ongoing academic success.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber seeks active members to fill six three-year board positions that will shape local economic development; nominees must apply by Aug.

14 (candidates must be in good standing).

LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana Tech signed a memorandum on Aug.

4 at Louisiana Tech Research Institute in Bossier City to boost research collaboration for students, faculty, and research teams. Their agreement connects biomedical and engineering expertise (supporting future lab access and projects).

Today the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl hosts its second annual I-Bowl High School Football Media Day at Independence Stadium (Club Level reception behind the south end zone) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 76 players and coaches from 38 teams joining from several parishes to celebrate high school football.

High School Football Media Day is set for Tuesday, Aug.

11 at Independence Stadium, where teams + coaches + players will preview the upcoming season from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. KTBS 3 Sports will cover the event.