Good morning, Shreveport.

Amazon donated $30,000 to Sci-Port Discovery Center on Monday to launch a sensory program for visitors with sensory needs plus the center will partner with KultureCity to enhance accessibility.

Amazon Web Services added its third data center campus in Caddo-Bossier yesterday — a move expected to boost local cloud infrastructure and support growing digital demands.

SWEPCO celebrated 100 years of the Arsenal Hill Power Plant today when over 100 current employees, retirees, and leaders gathered at the site to honor a century of powering homes and businesses (the historic brass nameplate from the first megawatt generator will be preserved).

LSUS Debate team was ranked No. 10 nationally by American Liberty Media thanks to its hard work and three national titles last season.

Director Lindsay Duede said the team will return with nearly full strength this season (with wins over Harvard and Princeton in view).

Yesterday, Caddo Parish Schools launched a plan (to fix bus delays) by setting up a call center and live agent support that helped families avoid student penalties for transportation tardiness.

The district improved route updates and began recruiting drivers to ensure timely service.

A recent report shows Louisiana ranked second cheapest for childbirth, with in-network vaginal delivery costing $7,981 and C-sections costing $8,996.

Patients pay about 15% out of pocket, and the study compared self-pay prices across the states (highlighting lower costs locally).

Byrd High School junior Tilley Armstrong verbally committed to Louisiana Tech yesterday to play Division I soccer, choosing to stay near home.

She impressed last season and received offers from several schools (including Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas).

The Evangel Eagles and Ruston Bearcats will meet at Bayou Jamb as part of High School Football Jamboree Week kicking off Friday, Aug.

28. The game promises to draw local sports fans eager to support their teams.

High school football teams will compete in a jamboree competition starting Thursday through Saturday with official scoreboards and ticket sales at local stadiums (including Lee Hedges Stadium and Independence Stadium) in Caddo and Bossier parishes.

The game-like matchups will not affect team season records.

Bossier High defensive coordinator Marcus Hudson received the Kevin Black Bossier Parish Assistant Coach Award on Aug.

24 at Airline Baptist Church (honoring outstanding local assistant coaches). He will appear at Friday's Bossier Lions Club Jamboree after receiving a $500 stipend and having his name added to the plaque.