Good morning, Shreveport.

The Caddo Parish Fire Chiefs Association announced a parish-wide burn ban effective Monday, Aug.

10 (dry conditions have raised fire risks), and residents must avoid outdoor burning until weather improves.

Shreveport officials reopened Fire Station No. 20 Tuesday after three years of renovations (including a new workout room and storm shelter) to better serve firefighters and the community.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will host Community Health Fair 2026 on Aug.

22, giving residents a chance to explore local health services.

Prep Cakes Bakery offers sugar-free, gluten-free, keto, vegan, and high-protein treats for those on restrictive diets.

The bakery at 504 East Kings Hwy., Suite B is open Monday (10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Tuesday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).

Former South Carolina receiver Sidney Rice was named No. 19 on the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team on Tuesday, Aug.

11, after setting 2005 records with 12 receptions for 191 yards — a ranking determined by a panel that included the Shreveport Times.

Ray Childress, a Texas A&M defensive star and College Football Hall of Famer, was named No. 18 on the Independence Bowl 50th Anniversary All-Time Team by a local media panel today.

The next team member will be announced Tuesday, Aug. 18.

A recent coaches' poll shows the Parkway Panthers as narrow preseason favorites to win District 1-5A over Evangel + Airline; although Evangel earned most No. 1 votes, Parkway finished three points ahead as votes were tallied Aug.

11.

Shreveport Rugby Football Club hosted the TOLA 7s Series championship on Saturday (Aug.

8) at A.C. Steere Park on Youree Drive. Teams from the region played fast-paced, seven-minute-half matches in a free event featuring competitive and social divisions.