Good morning, Shreveport.

SPAR Airport Park Pool will remain open until September 7, offering a cool spot for local residents to swim and relax this summer.

Families can enjoy a safe, community space while the season lasts.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers today to assist families impacted by home fires in Shreveport as hot, dry conditions increase risks.

They have helped from over 650 incidents this year and welcome anyone willing to offer support, no experience needed.

A family & their dog escaped a house fire on Huron Street today as emergency responders attended the scene and traffic on Highway 71 in Bossier Parish remains closed.

Needlepoint is finding new life at Hanging by a Thread in Shreveport as young crafters use social media to explore the classic hobby, and the store offers complete starter kits to help beginners get started.

Three local organizations are celebrating 50 years of legacy with an exhibit at Artspace starting Aug.

22, showcasing photos and memorabilia from the Independence Bowl, Red River Revel, and SRAC. The display will run through Oct. 9.

LSUS undergraduates took part in an eight-week summer research program called PURE where they worked with faculty on projects ranging from chemical detection to AI groundwater prediction.

They will present their research posters on Sept. 17.

Working parents in Shreveport learn that under Louisiana law there is no set minimum age for leaving a child home after school.

National SAFE KIDS Campaign guidelines recommend children under 12 not be left alone, so parents are advised to consider each child's maturity.

Drivers across Shreveport-Bossier face lane closures from road work this week.

Bossier Parish began work Monday on Koran Doyline and Hackberry Lane (expected to last a week), while LDOTD is closing lanes on Interstate 49 at Pierremont Road and Hollywood Avenue from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Prepped Up Meals at 3330 North Market Street offers healthy, ready-to-heat dinners with a weekly changing menu.

Orders placed by Saturday are picked up Monday or delivered Tuesday for a small fee; owner Megan Chavez also hosts occasional cooking classes + chef table events to ease busy meal planning.

Shreveport native Sam Burns finished third at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Sunday after a final 73 followed a strong 62, including a water-ball double bogey that marred his play.

Scottie Scheffler won with a 66 & is now 17-under, boosting Burns in the FedEx Cup race.