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Shreveport set for 2026 Mardi Gras parades

1 Feb, 2026

Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years, with roots in ancient European and Roman festivals. Over time, the celebration developed into the modern festival known today.

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Duolingo: Screen Time That Makes You Smarter

30 Jan, 2026
The average American now spends over seven hours a day glued to a...

Storm Fern Kills 9 in Louisiana

30 Jan, 2026
As the Winter Storm Fern passes, it leaves 9 deaths in its wake as of Thursday, January 9th 2025. Three of the deaths are believed to be...

The Solution to Shreveport Waste

25 Nov, 2025
Anyone in Shreveport can buy a blue recycling bin and fill it up with tin cans and plastic every week, but it doesn’t mean that the waste will get...

A Celebration of Tradition: The State Fair of Louisiana

7 Nov, 2025
The State Fair of Louisiana is held in Shreveport on a 157-acre fairground and is the official state fair for Louisiana. It was founded in 1906 by...

SJF Announces Scholarship Winners on Nov 14th

5 Nov, 2025
On November 14th, the Shreveport Journalism Foundation will announce their annual scholarship winners. Two applicants have been selected from a...

Why is Pumpkin Spice more than just a flavor?

21 Oct, 2025
The phrase “Pumpkin Spice” has only risen in relevance since its creation, gaining traction in the United States as early as July of this year....

The National Guard in Shreveport

13 Oct, 2025
On Monday, September 29th, Gov. Landry submitted a formal request to have the National Guard deployed to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport...

Shreveport Addresses Vacant Buildings and Fire Dangers

9 Oct, 2025
Shreveport city leaders are wrestling with an increase in fire involving vacant and non-operational buildings. Mayor Tom Acreneaux has proposed a...

Meta Glasses changing the "game"

9 Oct, 2025
Technology is getting smarter in front of our eyes literally now; sunglasses are becoming smart devices. Meta, which is the company behind...

50 Cent’s 50M Shreveport Investment

26 Sep, 2025
Since setting his sights on Shreveport, 50 Cent has made it his mission to revive the area by investing in downtown real estate and opening...

Charlie Kirk: A Turning Point in Freedom of Speech

25 Sep, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a conservative speaker of traditional values and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on...

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LSUS History professor Dr. Cheryl White is leading October tours at Oakland Cemetery

29 Aug, 2025
Shreveport, LA – LSUS History professor Dr. Cheryl White to lead a history and haunted Jack-o-lantern walking tour and an expanded walking tour of...

Shreveport’s 10th annual Geek’d Con: A Celebration Of Fandom and Community

28 Aug, 2025
Shreveport recently hosted its 10th annual Geek’d Con at the Shreveport Convention Center, making a decade of bringing together fans of comics,...

Boil Advisories Expand Across Shreveport and Bossier

26 Aug, 2025
Shreveport residents are once again under a boil advisory. The order went into effect yesterday after officials reported pump failures at a...
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