Good morning, Shreveport.

On Aug. 3, Bally’s Corporation announced it bought Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino from Boyd Gaming in Shreveport and will rebrand the property under new management.

The deal is set to finalize in the third quarter — terms remain undisclosed.

Shreveport filmmakers released the musical thriller “Peeping Todd” on Aug.

5 at 10:28 a.m. CT, blending comedy and suspense in a story about a stalker and his muse. The film — which began as a short for the Louisiana Film Prize — earned awards including Best Director and an Audience Award and is now on major streaming platforms.

A LendingTree study finds that Louisiana families will spend 15.8% of their monthly income on back-to-school items, ranking near the top for expense burden compared to other ArkLaTex states while prices have stayed nearly unchanged since 2019.

LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana Tech signed an agreement to join forces on health and tech research in North Louisiana.

The collaboration will bring together experts in biomedical and engineering fields & is expected to support regional job growth.

Jeffrey Lee Giddens (a local doctor) died on July 27 after a long fight with cancer; his family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, Aug.

8 at 2:00 p.m. at their Ellerbe Road property for his friends and relatives to celebrate his life.

Ki' Mexico is a Mexican soul food restaurant that serves inventive healthy tacos and specialty cocktails made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Patrons can enjoy live music on weekends and a pet-friendly patio at 3839 Gilbert Dr.

Trey Giglio of the Shreveport High School Officials Association urged potential new officials and reviewed rule changes at Tuesday's media day event held at Independence Stadium.

Dozens of standout players and coaches from 38 programs joined the discussion as the group works to serve nearly 40 local schools.

Centenary's Morgan Dorsey has started new roles as assistant athletic director and head flag football coach while arranging a student trip to Paris this month, helping athletes balance early workouts and classes.

The school also named Ethan Poole as gymnastics assistant coach and Ana Ramos as women’s soccer coach.

Louisiana-born jockey Robby Albarado, 52, died Tuesday in his sleep at the home of trainer and friend Kenny McPeek after undergoing a heart stent procedure in New York during the Saratoga meet.

He retired in 2021 after a 32-year career that saw him win two Super Derby titles and 5,222 races.