Good morning, Shreveport.

Louisiana Boardwalk leaders in Bossier City revealed a $13 million redevelopment plan that features a 220-seat restaurant and live music venue set to open in November, with plans for a 2,700-seat performance hall coming later.

Three Louisiana colleges were named on TIME Magazine’s best colleges list for 2026-27; LSU in Baton Rouge ranked highest, with Tulane in New Orleans and LSU at Shreveport following (all selected for strong student outcomes and academic environment).

Hays Cahn from Legacy Elementary was named to the National Math Stars Pathfinder Cohort to boost his advanced math skills (a program for gifted students).

The program will provide him with new learning opportunities to further his talent.

Caddo Parish officials presented concept art for a $70 million multisport facility at Walter B.

Jacobs Nature Center on Friday, Aug. 28, and they plan a 170,000 sqft complex along I-20 with funding from a bond sale that voters will decide on in November.

SporTran unveiled its first electric autonomous transit shuttle on Aug.

27 in Shreveport — the vehicle seats up to 16 passengers and is backed by a nearly $1M federal grant to support local transit innovation.

Shreveport native Sam Burns birdied his 10th hole on Sunday at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club but bogeys and penalty strokes dropped him to a tie for 18th.

He earned $460,000 during the round & a $1.7 million bonus under the PGA Tour’s new bonus system.

At Friday night’s jamboree, Southwood quarterback Jayden Carter pulled away from North Caddo at the Caddo Parish event while Airline rallied from a deficit with a final quarterback keeper by Chase Williams at the Bossier Lions Club contest.

Regular-season games began Thursday night.

Shreveport high school football teams will start their 2026 season on Thursday, Sept.

3, with games on Friday, Sept. 4. Notable contests include Parkway vs Dunham at Indy Stadium (5 p.m.) and West Monroe vs Evangel at Indy Stadium (8 p.m.), featuring local stars.