Good morning, Shreveport.

Nominations for the Virginia K.

Shehee Most Influential Woman and Young Woman Awards open on Monday, Oct. 19. Twelve community figures will be honored at the 11th annual luncheon at East Ridge Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2027, with proceeds benefiting Holy Angels.

Caddo Parish will honor veterans during Veterans Celebration Week from Nov.

5-11 with events planned in Shreveport and nearby parishes, highlighted by a parade at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Nov. 15. Community members from Northwest Louisiana, East Texas, and Southern Arkansas are expected to attend.

Sisters Kathrine Weeks and Melissa Enis have turned vintage alligator hides into handcrafted luxury goods to honor their late mother.

They showcased exclusive handbags + earrings at the Red River Revel last Thursday and plan to expand their business while preserving local heritage.

The Film Prize Red Carpet Event for the 2026 Louisiana Film Prize was held Thursday in downtown Shreveport, where filmmakers and guests celebrated local talent.

Filmmakers attended the Film Prize Red Carpet Event on Thursday, Oct.

15 in downtown Shreveport as part of Prize Fest — featuring a tequila toast and the chant Viva la Film Prize.

Evangel will host San Antonio’s nationally ranked Cornerstone Christian tonight after winning four straight games by large margins — the Eagles will work to improve their receiver play against a team known for its massive offensive line.

Gabe Lockett led the Captain Shreve Gators to a 40-27 win over Natchitoches Central on Thursday, Oct.

15 at Turpin Coliseum by scoring five touchdowns and helping win successive games while Natchitoches Central remained winless.

High school football games will energize communities as teams prepare for upcoming Friday night matchups + local broadcasters plan to share game highlights across the ArkLaTex.