Good morning, Shreveport.

Bishop Francis I. Malone is retiring after six years of service and Bishop Robert W.

Marshall Jr. has been named Apostolic Administrator — a temporary measure as the diocese prepares to welcome its next bishop.

Shreveport-Bossier was honored as a Great American Defense Community on Thursday during a Bossier Chamber luncheon at Margaritaville where leaders stressed military support and economic impact — community filming is planned Friday and a flag presentation will take place Saturday in Columbia Park during the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival.

United Through Fitness will host Riverfest 2026 in Shreveport, offering fitness activities and local vendor booths.

The event will bring the community together (details on programming will follow).

Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel's planned mill in Ascension Parish received $1.3 billion in tax-free state financing announced Thursday, adding to $2.6 billion in incentives.

The project is set to create 1,300 direct jobs and will use electric arc furnaces to produce high-quality plate steel.

NSU announced winners for its high school contests themed “Remembering Louisiana.” Emmy Habetz of Southside High School earned first place while Ellise Bryant of C.E.

Byrd High School (Shreveport) placed third; winners receive scholarships plus cash prizes and will be featured in the Louisiana Folklife Journal.

The Shreveport Police Department will host a recruiting open house to share career opportunities and answer questions from local job seekers, with details (including time and location) expected soon.

LSU Health Shreveport’s Rehabilitation Faculty Clinic earned the 2026 Bioness Clinic of Excellence award for its advanced neurorehabilitation technology, education, and community outreach.

The designation was given among 10 clinics nationwide and celebrated with an event honoring community donor support.

Captain Shreve (1-1) faces Northwood (1-1) tonight at Jerry Burton Stadium in a key high school football game.

The teams are adjusting after recent wins and losses, and other local matchups are set later this week.

LSU and Saints star Tyrann Mathieu will appear at the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner on Tuesday, Sept.

29 at the Shreveport Convention Center in a rescheduled appearance after missing his Aug. 18 event due to illness (a makeup date has now been set).

Green Oaks coach Nick Peoples said his team is staying disciplined and organized as they prepare for the annual Soul Bowl against Booker T.

Washington at Leonard C. Barnes Stadium — the Giants outscored their two opponents 88-12 and will treat this game as another challenge to reach their season goal.