Good morning, Shreveport.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has opened the Red Apron Pantry at 2601 Line Avenue, Suite D for residents in 71104.

The client-choice pantry provides food every third Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. with ID required, and the next distribution is on Aug. 20.

Calumet hosted a Feed the Badge appreciation lunch for over 500 first responders Thursday in Shreveport.

Company officials used the event to thank emergency personnel and listen to their concerns.

Geek'd Con kicked off Friday at the Shreveport Convention Center and runs through Sunday — pop culture fans see WWE Hall of Famer Kane headline the event along with a Scream franchise 30th anniversary celebration, vendor booths, artist alley, trading card tournaments, and a cosplay competition on Sunday.

Parkway High School graduate Alexander Horne received a $5,000 DAV scholarship after volunteering at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center this summer, and he will use the funds for tuition at UL Monroe this fall.

LSUS Pilots Pointe Apartments, the only on-campus housing, is set to hit 100% occupancy later this month with over 80% of its 386 beds renovated; General Manager Oliver Gill said improvements began in 2020 and include a future bridge (complete early 2027) to enhance campus access.

Local schools are rethinking teacher shortages by offering programs that let paraprofessionals and degree holders earn+learn while earning certification; community partners also plan back-to-school events to help students overcome language barriers and reduce classroom costs.

LawnStarter released a ranking yesterday that lists 37 Louisiana parishes as high-risk, with Terrebonne, Jefferson & Orleans among the nation's top 10.

The list was based on FEMA data and hurricane history over the last decade.

At a meeting on Thursday at Bill Cockrell Community Center, the Clean Water Task Force held a blind taste test of drinking water from Shreveport, Bossier, and Monroe—Shreveport water earned second place among 10 raters.

City officials said the exercise is meant to challenge public perceptions and may be repeated in September.

Melody Kiper of Thatcher Estate Sales organized a special estate sale for famed local architect Bill Wiener, Jr. as eager buyers lined up from midnight and shuttles and security managed the crowd at 2 Long Leaf Ln (Pine Park).

Shreveport native Sam Burns posted a 3-under 67 on Thursday at TPC Southwind in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, tying for 13th as the playoffs began.

He and his partner Xander Schauffele tee off today at 9:25 with ESPN coverage.

Shreveport officials announced the Stars + Stripes Border Classic, a two‐night prep football kickoff at Independence Stadium on Sept.

3-4 to be streamed on ESPN+. Local teams Calvary Baptist + Huntington and Evangel Christian + West Monroe will compete, highlighting Class of 2027 quarterbacks as part of America’s 250 celebration.