Good morning, Shreveport.

The Louisiana Association for the Blind held a ribbon cutting in Shreveport — thanking local officials and community partners including Mayor Tom Arceneaux — to mark a new chapter.

The event celebrated ongoing growth as the organization expands its services.

Frymaster will invest $11.5 million to expand its operations at the facility (8800 Line Ave.) in Caddo Parish, creating 47 new jobs while retaining 511 positions.

Manufacturing will begin in late 2026 with further capacity upgrades planned through 2028.

The 22nd Highland Jazz and Blues Festival will be held at Columbia Park on Saturday, Sept.

19, offering free live music on three stages and a tribute to local blues guitarist Buddy Flett.

Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon talked with KSLA on KSLA This Morning yesterday about her experience at the Miss America Competition.

She explained what the competition meant to her and discussed her journey to the title.

A Consumer Reports study from Sept.

16 found that Louisiana shoppers can save money by choosing Costco, which has prices 21.4% lower than Walmart, or Aldi—the only two chains in the state with lower grocery costs. With rising food prices nationwide, cost-conscious consumers are encouraged to shop smart.

A freshly painted section of the Jimmie Davis Bridge was revealed yesterday — a sign of ongoing updates to the local landmark.

City officials said more work is planned to finish the painting.

Shreveport received $1.8M in federal funding to rehabilitate up to 75 homes in lower-income areas with repairs such as roof fixes and accessibility improvements (averaging about $25,000 per home).

The Community Development Department will accept applications only on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, with work scheduled to start in October.

Shreveport-Bossier high school football games for week 3 feature key matchups starting at 7 p.m., including the Soul Bowl at 5 p.m., as reporter Jimmy Watson predicts North DeSoto beating Byrd and Booker T.

Washington edging Green Oaks — promising exciting contests in our local season.

Shreveport native Christian Harrison (the nation's top-ranked American doubles player) won the U.S. Open men's doubles title and flew Monday to Prague to prepare for this weekend's Davis Cup match against Czechia as he joins teammates including Ben Shelton.

Centenary basketball great Willie Jackson visited coach J.A.

Anglin and the team last week to boost their preseason spirit ahead of a season opener Friday, Nov. 6 against Belhaven in Jackson, Miss (highlighting the program’s rich history).

Bossier Parish Community College will host its second annual Basketball Coaching and Professional Development Clinic on Wednesday, Sept.

23 at Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the clinic ending at 1 p.m. — coaches can watch BPCC basketball skill workouts afterward.