Good morning, Shreveport.

Several new businesses opened in the Shreveport-Bossier area this year, giving local residents more options for shopping and services.

In 2025, several new restaurants opened in the Shreveport-Bossier area, giving locals more dining options.

Slow Food North Louisiana awarded Local Market On Line the Snail of Approval award to honor its dedication to good, clean and fair food practices.

The Shreveport store, which celebrated its second anniversary in late November, offers a wide range of local products — from milk to packaged items.

Mardi Gras celebrations in Shreveport kick off with the MLK DreamFest from Jan.

15 to 24 and parade weekends on Jan. 17, 19 downtown, Feb. 7, 14 and 15 to Highland Historic District, with Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17 — a family-friendly tradition — drawing locals.

Sen. Cassidy & Sen. Thune introduced a bill that would require CBP to pay $38.5 million in accrued interest to U.S. agricultural producers, including $10.6 million for Louisiana’s crawfish industry, in response to Chinese seafood dumping where crawfish are sold below production cost.

Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages to at least $15 starting Jan.

1 while Louisiana remains on the federal rate of $7.25 with no plan for a change.

LSUS will celebrate its historic milestone by awarding more than 1,700 degrees to local and international students at commencement ceremonies in Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City on Friday.

The ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and LSUS alumnus Keith Burton will deliver the keynote address.

Federal Judge Terry Doughty rejected a challenge by two Christian schools to block new private pre-K licensing rules, ruling that the law applies equally and safeguards child safety.

Private schools must apply for licenses by Jan. 1 with extra time for site inspections.

Shreveport City Council overturned a denied appeal for a proposed data center in west Shreveport with a 7-0 vote on Thursday night (over 50 comment cards were submitted and minor disruptions occurred).

Council members said they will notify the company and schedule more community meetings as details are released.

Both lanes of I-20 westbound in Bossier City have reopened after two years of construction on a $128 million project, and eastbound lanes are expected to reopen this weekend (DOTD is finalizing ramp and signage work).

U.S. News & World Report has ranked seven top nursing homes in Louisiana, including Progressive Care Center in Shreveport and Baton Rouge General Medical Center, all rated five out of five.

The ranking was based on staffing, care quality, and health outcomes (from 266 facilities).

Louisiana has the highest flu and respiratory illness activity in the country, with rising emergency department visits + very high RSV levels detected through wastewater tests.

Health officials advise residents to monitor symptoms and take precautions if needed.

Dan Gill, a retired LSU AgCenter horticulture specialist, explains how to protect tropical plants after a recent freeze — when some areas saw temperatures around 30 degrees — advising to leave covers on or remove them as needed, move container plants indoors temporarily, and delay pruning until new growth appears.

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.

Rock The Clock New Year's Eve Celebration

8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Enjoy a captivating New Year’s Eve experience filled with wonder and excitement.

TrapxCanvas - Shreveport

8-10 p.m. — Louisiana Downs — No entry fee mentioned — Unleash your creativity with trap beats while painting in a vibrant community atmosphere.