Good morning, Shreveport.

City contractors nearly finished stabilizing Old Galilee Baptist Church in Shreveport—a historic site where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke—using about $2.5 million from HUD grants to secure the building.

The North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition will soon fundraise to transform the church into a museum that honors the community's civil rights legacy.

Robinson Film Center is hosting a showcase for Portal in the Pines— a film shot in North Louisiana by Eric Gibson.

On November 29, the Sci-Port Discovery Center hosted SnoPort, a winter exhibition that taught visitors about global weather patterns and ecosystems with a focus on rare winter snow.

The event drew many kids and featured interactive displays (a geo-play table, immersive snow globe and virtual reality simulators) that enhanced the learning experience.

Renowned artist William Joyce—writer and illustrator—will hold a book signing at Artspace.

Alex Richardson, the Bossier Arts Council’s marketing coordinator and artist, discussed his exhibition Plated Memories—where food experiences inspire his lifelong passion for art on the gallery’s walls.

Lafayette native Anil Cacodcar, a Harvard senior, became Louisiana’s first Rhodes scholar in a decade and will study at Oxford for two years+ he was one of only 32 Americans picked and one of six from Harvard.

He earned early honors as a U.S. Presidential Scholar and led research projects on youth voting and public health, showing strong ties to his community.

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rated 26 Louisiana hospitals for patient safety; 23 earned an A grade while three that did not submit complete responses received a D grade—highlighting the link between survey participation and safety outcomes.

LSU men's basketball improved their 7-0 record with a 96-63 win over DePaul at Raider Arena in Destin on Saturday as they built a 50-22 halftime lead led by Pablo Tamba’s 14 points.

Coach Matt McMahon said the team was focused — they are now preparing for SEC play in January.

The Shreveport Times is holding an online vote for the Week 13 High School Athlete of the Week featuring 15 student-athletes from northwest Louisiana schools in sports like wrestling, soccer and basketball.

Voting will remain open online through Thursday night—winners will be named Saturday and will receive a backpack, a boxed lunch combo and other prizes.

Ten high school football players from local schools were nominated for the Times Week 13 Athlete of the Week poll—fans will vote online until Thursday evening—and the winner will receive a backpack, meal card, and sponsor swag.

2025 Christmas Open House

11 AM – 2 PM — Supperclub — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a complimentary lunch at the annual Christmas Open House.

SJB Rudolph 5K

1:45-5:00 p.m. — 947 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA — Registration fee applies — Dash for a cause with Rudolph and enjoy pancakes while raising money for community repairs!

Morning Nature Hike

7-9 a.m. — Eddie D Jones Park — Free entry — Explore wildlife and enjoy a picturesque early morning hike guided by a park naturalist.

World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless magic of ballet in this enchanting holiday classic featuring a magical journey and delightful characters.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7-8:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Limited VIP Packages Available — Experience a magical extravaganza filled with acrobatics and holiday melodies to ignite the festive spirit.

49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

1-2:30 p.m. — Independence Stadium — Check website for ticket info — Experience one of the longest-running college football bowl games featuring top NCAA FBS teams.