Good morning, Shreveport.

Galilee Baptist Church will host its annual Back-to-School Bash Giveaway for students and families to receive essential school supplies and fun activities— the event will take place soon as families prepare for the new school year.

A mother who lost her son to hazing spoke Tuesday at a local Rotary Club meeting to urge parents and students to recognize the dangers in the Ark-La-Tex (she founded a foundation in his memory).

BOM Bank has sponsored the 11U Louisiana Hitmen baseball team—helping young athletes learn discipline, structure and leadership on and off the field.

The bank is proud to support local youth and community growth.

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West will hold five free concerts in northern Louisiana and eastern Texas—its Steel of Resolve Tour marks 25 years after 9/11.

The Shreveport show takes place on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium, and tickets must be downloaded.

LSU Shreveport researchers found that high childcare costs and staffing shortages are forcing many Caddo Parish parents to adjust work hours and lose income (60% of local daycare centers report staffing challenges).

This study may signal ongoing effects on the regional workforce.

Caddo Parish Public Schools have been displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms since last school year and continue the practice today while Bossier Schools follow state law.

Community members express mixed views — some see it as a nod to history and others raise legal questions.

Busy Bees Academy of Learning in Bossier City faces a staffing shortage as rising operating costs & high tuition rates make it hard to pay employees well.

Owner Charli Beall said such challenges continue to affect the local childcare industry.

Burn bans are in effect across the ArkLaTex as officials warn that extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds risk sparking wildfires.

Residents are urged to avoid open flames until conditions improve.

Shreveport’s school zone speed cameras are active as the new school year begins, with flashing lights and yellow lines guiding drivers.

Police urge slowing down and avoiding phone use near bus stops (child safety remains the top concern) as citations may be mailed from a third-party service.

Shreveport Fire Station 20 reopened Tuesday, Aug.

11 after a three-year closure due to safety issues; renovations funded by the Port of Caddo-Bossier and city agencies allowed firefighters to return to a modern, safe facility. The upgrade supports improved operations across the community.