Good morning, Shreveport.

Shreveport Little Theatre held its opening night on Thursday at 812 Margaret Place, presenting Come From Away—a musical that recounts how Gander welcomed stranded travelers after Sept.

11, 2001. The show highlights the community's spirit and resilience.

Fifteen Caddo Parish students were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program — placing them among less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide — and Caddo Parish Public Schools congratulated the students, families and educators.

Lovebugs have returned to highways this fall as a warm winter and wet summer spurred a normal mating cycle in Louisiana.

They remain a nuisance that may damage car paint when squished (LSU AgCenter advises visiting a car wash promptly).

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is proposing pay raises for police and firefighters in the 2027 budget using anticipated revenue from growing data centers.

The city council will review the proposal and outline specific figures as it moves forward.

Jim Wells from Bossier City will be honored in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame during the Class of 2027 weekend, June 24-26, in Natchitoches - marking his long coaching career at Northwestern State and LSU.

Benton quarterback Malachi Zeigler is propelling his team to better results this season and will join SMU next year.

His leadership and performance at Benton (with notable touchdown passes guiding recent wins) set the stage for his college career.

Tonight, local high schools kick off Week 2 football with Byrd, Bossier, Green Oaks and Woodlawn hosting home games; Byrd welcomes Airline at Lee Hedges Stadium in a non-district matchup featuring record-setting running back Christian Maxie & potent offenses, with additional games later Friday.

High school football fans in Shreveport can enter the SBJ Pick ’Em contest, which ends today, by submitting picks for 10 games from Bossier and Caddo schools.

Winning picks earn $100 + a photo feature in the Journal through this free online contest.

KSLA's Celeste Lay is live at the Louisiana Downs for the 44th Super Derby Day today, providing viewers with real-time coverage alongside the Director of Racing.

The race day remains one of the largest in the area.