Good morning, Shreveport.

Voices and Votes is coming soon to Shreveport as a community event — organizers plan to share additional details in the coming days.

Shriners Children’s Shreveport broke ground today on a 43,000-sqft pediatric outpatient center built across the street from its current facility to expand specialized care for children.

Construction will begin in the coming months — the facility is expected to open in spring 2028.

Explore Louisiana recommends visiting local farms for fall fun — the guide features family-run orchards, scenic pumpkin patches, and seasonal harvest events.

Residents can plan to enjoy these attractions across the state this fall.

Shreveport native Sam Burns will team up with longtime friend Scottie Scheffler in the first match of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club today at 11:35 a.m.- the four-ball pairing faces opponents from Australia and South Korea.

Tonight, the District 1-5A opener between Parkway and Huntington will be held at Independence Stadium to kick off the three-game prep football slate for local high schools.

Two more contests — North DeSoto vs Woodlawn at Leonard C. Barnes Stadium and Minden vs Bossier at Memorial Stadium — are set to follow.

Ethan Johnson, a senior receiver at Haughton High, led Louisiana with 102 catches in 2025 and now helps his team to a 3-0 record as they prepare to face Captain Shreve tonight.

Coach Sewell praised Johnson for his versatility and key role on the field.

Two Shreveport pairs won the LGA state senior four-ball championships last weekend in Kenner at Chateau Golf and Country Club.

Stan Humphries and Billy Gabbert secured the Senior Division while Hal Wright and Wade Botts captured the Super Senior Division.