Good morning, Shreveport.

House Speaker Mike Johnson honored Rev.

Damon and Tammy Magee today as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees in Shreveport for their role in raising 11 children (2 biological, 2 adoptive, 7 foster). The couple has inspired others in their church community to support foster care and adoption.

The gymnastics program at Centenary will hold its annual Walk Like MADD event today at 11 at Jones-Rice Field to remember former gymnast Sylvia Keiter & raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

Shreve Memorial Library partners with Louisiana State Bar Association, State Library of Louisiana and Louisiana Library Association for the 13th annual Lawyers in Libraries program.

Residents can get free 20-minute consultations from local attorneys on civil legal topics at several branches from Oct. 26 — 30; registration is required.

Red River Revel returns today for its final weekend of the 50th annual arts festival at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

The event features live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities with Better Than Ezra headlining Thursday evening — performances continue through Sunday.

Local shoppers can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring curated collections from major retailers offering items like Lotería games (a nod to tradition), culinary tools and beauty products; these promotions invite families to bring authentic culture into their daily routines.

LSUA & LSU Health Shreveport signed a memorandum to launch a faster physical therapy track that lets students earn a doctorate in six years by spending three years at LSUA and completing their studies at LSU Health Shreveport or through a hybrid program in Lafayette.

Northbound Interstate 49 just south of Kings Highway was reduced to one lane at 9 a.m. Wednesday as crews worked to repair buckling pavement.

Today the Haughton Bucs, now 6-0, moved up to No. 8 in Non-Select Division I power rankings to earn a first-round playoff bye while local teams like Green Oaks and Captain Shreve remain unbeaten as rankings shift ahead of the postseason.