Good morning, Shreveport.

The State Fair of Louisiana opened Thursday in Shreveport with rides, games, and fair food for all ages, including the Freedom Wheel (the Ferris wheel that was in Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July), and will run through Nov.

15.

State and local officials warn pedestrian danger rises on Halloween and urge motorists and families to use sidewalks, cross at intersections, and use flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective clothing to stay visible; Shreveport trick-or-treating runs today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Meadowview Elementary is fundraising $40,000 for a new digital marquee to spotlight student achievements, and local families and businesses have already raised $10,000 toward the goal (donations accepted directly or through the school's Apex campaign through Monday).

Caddo Parish Public Schools announced its 2026-27 Support Persons of the Year, naming Anthony Rainey (Head Custodian, Westwood Elementary), Gwendolyn Spanier (paraprofessional, Keithville Elementary/Middle), and Tony Abraham (Head Custodian, Caddo Parish Magnet High); leaders surprised them on campus and praised their mentorship and extra hours.

Bossier Parish Community College is recruiting its next Northwest Louisiana FAME class that pairs two days of classroom learning with three days on the job at local manufacturers; applications are open and free, organizers recommend applying by late Feb.

2027, and another open house is planned for early spring (register soon).

The City Council unanimously approved 6% pay raises for police and firefighters on Tuesday, Oct.

27, with the increases taking effect Dec. 1 and an additional 2% due Jan. 1; the mayor’s administration supported moving a proposed 3% raise for about 1,000 other city employees to Dec. 1 pending council approval on Nov. 10.

Evangel quarterback Peyton Houston (LSU commit) returned Friday, threw four touchdown passes and led the Eagles to a 52-42 win over Airline.

Evangel will close the regular season in a winner-take-all District 1-5A matchup at Haughton.

Northwood beat Southwood 56-20 Thursday, Oct.

29 at Independence Stadium (photos show Peyton Boone and Justin Dupree scoring as the Falcons pulled away).

Tech, NSU and Grambling travel for conference games today while Centenary hosts Lyon College at Atkins Field for Senior Night with kickoff set for 6 p.m.; Tech visits South Alabama at 2 p.m., NSU plays UIW at 1 p.m., and Grambling faces Texas Southern at 7:30 p.m.

BPCC will tip off its season Monday night at 7 p.m. against NWLA-Barksdale at the Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium, 6220 East Texas St., with Military Appreciation Night ceremonies and free admission for those with military ID.

Haughton’s 8-0 start ended Friday in a 27-14 loss to Natchitoches Central at Rags Turpin Stadium after the Buccaneers were hit by the flu and several players were sidelined.

North DeSoto stayed the area's only unbeaten at 9-0 after a 35-20 win over Booker T. Washington & Mansfield clinched a share of the district with a 50-21 road win at Many.