The Times (Shreveport)
Shreveport’s Most Influential Woman 2026 honorees
The tenth annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards hosted by Holy Angels are almost here and the six honorees have been carefully selected. This event is sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times and honors women in the...
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‘Honor of lifetime’
Shreveport attorney Alexander Van Hook was sworn in as the newest federal judge on the Western District Court of Louisiana on Tuesday and was on the bench Wednesday morning with a docket full of cases. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to...
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‘A new sense of hope’
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno was sworn into office Monday morning riding a wave of expectations to lead Louisiana’s international city out of a tumultuous period of tragedy and political chaos. “Good things are coming; I can feel it,” said Moreno,...
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‘The elephant in the room is AI’
Local artist from the ShreveportBossier area gathered Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Municipal Auditorium to discuss AI in the Arts. This forum was called by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) after local artists began questioning the organization...
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Uproar grows over ICE shootings
Tensions remained high Jan. 9 after shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis and in Portland, Oregon, drew protesters to the streets and deepened fractures between federal and state officials. In Portland, a U.S. Border Patrol officer...
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‘I have serious concerns’
Louisiana’s two Democratic congressmen condemned President Trump’s weekend operation to capture Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro and his wife as unconstitutional, as the state’s Republican delegation, led by U.S. Speaker Johnson of ShreveportBossier,...
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Maduro, wife plead not guilty in court
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was transported by helicopter on Jan. 5 to a federal courthouse in Manhattan for an arraignment on federal narco-terrorism charges. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were facing a four-count indictment linking...
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Angola Prison Rodeo set to return in 2026
Louisiana’s legendary Angola Prison Rodeo returns in 2026 for what’s known as “The Wildest Show in the South.” Rodeo days are set for April 18-19, 2026 at the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola’s West Feliciana Parish near St....
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Bourbon Street terror attack victims honored
Victims of the 2025 New Year’s Day Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans were mourned, memorialized and honored with events and monuments on Jan. 1, 2026. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry ordered an official four-day period of mourning beginning...
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Mamdani promises new era for NYC
NewYorkCityMayorZohranMamdani’sJan. 1inauguration and block party reflected a diverse city looking to make good on the 34-year-old democratic socialist’s promises to address affordability. On a freezing New Year’s Day, the Democratic mayor took his...
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Arizona traffic stops lead to deportations
On a heavily patrolled stretch of Interstate 10 south of Phoenix, people pulled over for having a cracked windshield or an object dangling from their rear view mirror have ended up in deportation proceedings. The stated goal of the traffic stops is to...
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Mamdani captures America’s attention
NEW YORK – He’s Google’s No. 1 “People” trending search for 2025, and his Wikipedia page was among the 10 most-read. Republicans have called for him to be deported, while some Democrats say he reminds them of a young Barack Obama. Fashion magazines...
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Economy expected to grow in 2026
A seesaw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set to give way to a stronger 2026 thanks to tailwinds from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, less uncertainty around tariffs, the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and a late-year run of...
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Shreveport-Bossier area businesses that opened in 2025
The business scene in the Shreveport-Bossier area has undergone significant changes in the past year, marked by openings. Discover all the new businesses that opened in the Shreveport-Bossier area in 2025. The first land-based casino in northwest...
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LA offering America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes
Want to start 2026 off with a walk in the great outdoors? You can participate in America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes at various Louisiana locations. America’s State Parks is an alliance of state park systems in all 50 states, according to a news...
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U.S. forces hit Islamic State in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on Dec. 25 that the U.S. military had attacked Islamic State targets in Nigeria, claiming the group had been targeting Christians. In a post on Truth Social, the president said he directed the military to launch a “powerful...
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Landry’s dual-role question
Jeff Landry said he will continue to serve as Louisiana’s governor even after accepting President Trump’s appointment as a special envoy to Greenland late Dec. 21. “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the...
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‘Python Cowboy’ has new tactic for iguana
The annals of Florida’s eternal wrangle with invasive species are filled with creative, unique and bizarre techniques for ridding the state of damaging marauders, including barefoot python hunting, robot rabbits, contract killers, DNA testing,...
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US Intelligence says Putin’s goals unchanged
WASHINGTON/PARIS – U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his aims of capturing all of Ukraine and reclaiming parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar...
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‘It warms your body and soul’
Louisiana celebrity Chef Cory Bahr said gumbo belongs on the Mount Rushmore of the state’s signature dishes and is a Christmas staple at many holiday gatherings. “Gumbo equals family,” Bahr said in an interview with USA TODAY Network. “It can be an...
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Restaurants that closed in 2025
The food scene in the ShreveportBossier area has changed in the past year with closures. Check out all the restaurants that closed in the Shreveport-Bossier area for 2025. Restaurants that Closed Flying Burger and Seafood Flying Burger and Seafood...
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Brown shooting suspect found dead
PROVIDENCE, RI – Though the suspect connected to the deadly Brown University attack and the fatal shooting of an MIT professor was found dead in New Hampshire, the questions and fallout have only begun. Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez...
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Holiday tradition
Around Christmastime, holiday parades take place across the country, celebrating the most festive time of year in the form of floats and marching bands. Attending holiday parades is a tradition beloved by many, so if you’re looking for the best parade...
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Roosevelt New Orleans named top holiday hotel
If you’re out of town for Christmas, you shouldn’t have to miss out on the delight of whimsical holiday decor. For those wanting to stay somewhere that feels merry and bright this time of year, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards have declared...
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‘BOOMTOWN’
A ‘boomtown’ is a town undergoing rapid growth due to sudden prosperity, with thriving industries and a broadening economy attracting residents. In order to help those who wish to relocate and find somewhere suitable for their financial goals,...
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Louisiana small town named one of the best places for Christmas
During the holiday season, numerous cities and towns across the U.S. will transform into places that look straight out of a Christmas storybook. h If you’re thinking of traveling to somewhere that keeps the Christmas spirit alive and well, then make...
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Louisiana expands shipbuilding hub
Saronic Technologies plans to make Louisiana a maritime hub for autonomous surface vessels with a $300 million expansion at its St. Mary Parish shipyard in Franklin, creating 1,500 new jobs in what’s known as the state’s Bayou Region. The company...
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Abrego Garcia released from detention facility
In a whiplash series of events, a federal judge on Dec. 12 blocked an effort to have Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to custody a day after his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. On Dec. 11, District Judge Paula Xinis ordered...
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42nd Christmas in Roseland returns
Christmas in Roseland is back for its 42nd year. This year is special because in September, the American Rose Center feared it did not have funding for the beloved holiday attraction. With the help of sponsors such as the Caddo Parish Commission and...
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‘Disappointment and devastation’
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) has left local artists disappointed following recent events posters created by generative artificial intelligence (AI). “What I’m expressing right now is disappointment and devastation because this is the...
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Check out response from local casino following AI controversy
Following the controversy involving artificial intelligence and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC), a casino and hotel in Bossier City responded to questions regarding its involvement with the organization. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is...
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TikTokers become official Louisiana Ambassadors
Back in May, British TikTok duo “JoshandJase” traveled to Louisiana and documented their journey throughout the state on social media. Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason (Jase) Riley are from Nottingham in the United Kingdom and are known for their...
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‘PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY’
Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson will take over the state’s largest higher education system as the new president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Nelson, a former state representative who ran for governor as a...
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Looking for Christmas lights near Shreveport?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means — family fun activities are a necessity. With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, here are some places near Shreveport-Bossier where you can get into the holiday...
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Congressman: We welcome partnerships, but not occupation
New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter said the deployment of ICE and U.S. Border Control agents and National Guard troops amounts to a federal “occupation” of the state’s signature city. Immigration agents are expected to fan out in New Orleans this...
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Rosa Parks Day celebrated with ceremony in Lafayette
Dec. 1 marked 70 years since Rosa Parks sat so others could stand. The City of Lafayette recognized Parks for her bravery with a ceremony and presentation Dec. 1 at the aptlynamed Rosa Parks Transportation Center — 101 Jefferson St. in Downtown...
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These 3 Louisiana cities among 30 most sinful cities in U.S.
Everyone likely has given into a vice or excess at some point or another. It would seem, however. that some areas of the U.S. are more prone to debauchery than others. In order to find out where the darkest corners of the U.S. are, WalletHub compared...
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2026 results key for Vance’s future
WASHINGTON – Vice President JD Vance has a lot riding on the November 2026 midterm elections. He is seen as the front-runner to be the next Republican nominee for the White House, yet he faces the more immediate challenge of being one of his party’s...
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Celebrating what matters
For many Shreveport and Bossier City leaders, the holiday season is about more than public service − it’s about family, food, and the traditions that bring everyone together. h Some public officials are opening up about how they celebrate with family...
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Kirk death fuels revival and renewal at churches
The assassination of Charlie Kirk changed Danika Meyerson in a way that, at first, made her deeply uncomfortable. She wanted to develop a relationship with God. She couldn’t stop thinking about it. But Meyerson, a 45-year-old mom of two boys, wasn’t a...
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Mobsters brought down by their words
The bloody mob war that is the focus of the new Netflix series “Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia,” which premiered Oct. 22, is full of the murder, mayhem, treachery and deceit that have been the hallmarks of the nation’s Cosa Nostra family...
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From Monroe to ‘Guiding Light’
More than 30 years after his Emmywinning turn on “Guiding Light,” Monroe native Monti Sharp still remembers the moment that changed his life − when a small-town actor heard his name called on national television. “And the winner is − Monti Sharp from...
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‘Uniquely different features’
Christmas is just around the corner, and an immersive Christmas experience is kicking off for its second year in northwest Louisiana. LUMIERE kicked off the Christmas season November 21. LUMIERE features a larger-than-life 3D holiday display, the...
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HIDDEN GEMS
When thinking of where to travel in Louisiana, or unique places to explore, New Orleans is likely the first place that comes to mind. While there are plenty of beautiful sites to see and fun times to be had in the crescent city, there are one-of-akind...
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Trump allies among people pardoned
WASHINGTON – The more than 70 people pardoned over the weekend by President Donald Trump, including fake electors accused of helping him try to overturn the 2020 election, are likely only the beginning. Many more conservatives allegedly “targeted” by...
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LA lawmaker recruits NYC businesses after election
State Rep. Julie Emerson, who chairs the Louisiana House tax policy committee, is inviting New York City businesses to flee their state and come to Louisiana after the election of a democratic socialist as mayor of the Big Apple. Emerson, a Republican...
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Louisiana politician was prophet on fired LSU Coach Brian Kelly buyout
Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell forecast the fate of fired LSU football Coach Brian Kelly and the debacle of his contract buyout before Kelly coached his first game for the school. Campbell, who represents Shreveport and almost 1...
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10 best dive bars in Shreveport-Bossier
It’s dive bar season. As the temperatures begin to drop and the days get shorter, you might want to hunker down is at your local dive bar. Here’s our list of the 10 best dive bars in the Shreveport Bossier area. Bear’s Just outside of downtown...
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Buc-ee’s founder living the American Dream
When Arch “Beaver” Aplin opened his first Buc-ee’s convenience store in 1982 he had no experience in the industry and no idea it would be the cornerstone of what has become a freeway phenomenon with a fanatic following from travelers. Aplin formed the...
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SNAP disruptions could hurt grocers
Like the millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, retailers are bracing for the effects of reduced or delayed funding to a program that typically injects billions of dollars into the U.S. economy each month. The...
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10 festivals to visit in north Louisiana
It’s festival season. As the leaves begin to turn and days become shorter, festivals across north Louisiana become more frequent. From fall festivals to Christmas festivals, we have you covered until the end of the year. Ten local festivals...
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LSU names new president, chancellor to lead university
Wade Rousse, a Louisiana native who spent the past year leading McNeese State, has been named LSU’s next system president, while James Dalton was named chancellor of the Baton Rouge main campus in a new position created by the LSU board. The LSU Board...
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World Atlas names 8 coolest festivals in LA
Louisiana is widely considered the “Festival Capital of the World,” with the state hosting over 400 festivals annually. Louisiana’s variety of festivals celebrate everything from food, music, culture and history, to pivotal industries like shrimp and...
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NFL and NBA tycoon most powerful woman in sports
Gayle Benson, who owns the NFL New Orleans Saints and the NBA New Orleans Pelicans, has been named the most influential woman in sports by Forbes magazine. Benson, who is also one of the world’s richest people according to Forbes with a net worth of...
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Louisiana State Fair returns for 119th year
The State Fair of Louisiana is back for its 119th year. Fairgoers can look forward to live entertainment & music, delicious fair food, unique shows & attractions, traditional livestock competitions, and LRCA Finals Rodeo. Fair admission will remain...
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‘Incredible mission’
It’s official: the Ronald McDonald House of Shreveport-Bossier is now open. | Dignitaries from across the area joined to celebrate Tuesday morning. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler declared Oct. 28, 2025, as Ronald...
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Trump eyes filibuster to break deadlock
WASHINGTON – As the shutdown drags on, President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to go around Democrats to break an impasse with growing ramifications, with millions of Americans poised to lose federal food assistance. Trump called for an...
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‘Very traumatized and overwhelmed’
Newlyweds Helenthia Jones and Michael Johnson have been through their share of hurricanes, but weathering Hurricane Melissa as it battered the Caribbean island of Jamaica was a different experience altogether. “My husband and I are both from...
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Construction begins on new substation
The City of Shreveport and Shreveport Police Department broke ground on its new substation in east Shreveport. This new substation will be situated in east Shreveport near Cedar Grove Park and SporTran transfer hub in the 6900 block of St. Vincent...
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Celebrating kindness
Are you looking for the best photo op in Shreveport? Well, Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) has you covered with its new art installation. Located near the Fair Grounds, this art installation highlights the spirit of Shreveport, to...
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Who Dat… or What Dat?
A new study has officially named the home of the New Orleans Saints the most haunted stadium in the entire NFL. According to the report by Pickswise, the Superdome earned a “Scare Score” of 7.41 out of 10, putting it at the top of the ghostly...
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‘Kind of a big deal’
If you’re clamoring to see the Alexandria Zoological Park’s new jaguar cub, your wait almost is over. The cub, born July 31 to mom Philomena and dad Bebu, has created a stir not just because it’s local and the symbol for the zoo, but around the...
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Haunted attractions to hit up across LA
During the Halloween season, a popular tradition is to embark on a treacherous journey through a haunted house or attraction. The origins of haunted houses begin with 19th-century European attractions like Marie Tussaud’s “Chamber of Horrors” and was...
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Persistent inflation up again last month
Inflation rose again in September, revealing the persistence of rising prices as the job market showed signs of cooling and consumers begin to think about the holiday season. Consumer prices increased 3% from a year earlier, slightly up from 2.9% in...
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LSU-Shreveport, LSU baseball champions hailed by Trump
President Trump celebrated the twin LSU-Shreveport and LSU baseball national championships in the White House, hailing the teams’ historic 2025 seasons as the players and coaches from both squads surrounded him in the East Wing. “Louisiana is a...
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Sisters die following house fire
Shreveport Fire Department needs your help in the recent death of two young girls following an alleged arson fire last week. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office announced that Danielle Spearman, 5, and Aaliyah Robinson, 9, had...
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‘No Kings’ protest filled downtown Shreveport
Shreveport trash trucks blocked off a portion of Texas Street on Saturday afternoon as local protestors joined in unity for the “No Kings” protest. “The movement is really about defending the Constitution and ending the authoritarian takeover,”...
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Louisiana has many historical cemeteries
The oldest cemetery in the U.S. is said to be the Myles Standish Burial Ground, which dates back to approximately 1638. This may be the oldest maintained cemetery, but there are burial mounds that predate modern history, such as the Grave Creek Mound...
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Ye olde good time
Renaissance fairs are popular outdoor festivals that recreate the historical Renaissance period, with some incorporating a fantasy element, and festival goers are encouraged to dress the part. Entertainment at Renaissance faires include jousting,...
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‘BIGGER AND BIGGER’
The “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” rapper has big plans for Shreveport. On Friday, Oct. 10, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted on Facebook a picture of himself with the caption: “This Shreveport idea is getting bigger and bigger, I’m gonna turn this city all...
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President is seeking charges for more foes
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton on Oct. 16 became the third high-profile Trump critic to be criminally charged after the president repeatedly attacked him publicly. All three maintain their innocence...
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Trump mulls strikes on Venezuelan land targets
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he is considering U.S. military strikes on land targets to combat the flow of drugs from Venezuelan cartels into the United States after five recent maritime attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats. “We are...
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A family affair
An ancestral love for filmmaking has carried a Shreveport family through the indie film scene in northwest Louisiana. Meet the Kirtons Patrick and Susan Kirton always inspired their children to embrace the arts, even if that meant a little sibling...
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How serious are brown recluse spider bites?
Brown recluse spiders are present in Louisiana, and these spiders have necrotic venom and bites sometimes require medical attention. Brown recluses can be characterized by a distinct dark brown, violin-shaped patch on the front part of the back of its...
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6 most interesting monuments in Louisiana
Louisiana is known for having a rich and vast history, and evidence of the state’s history can be found within structures and artifacts that withstand the tests of time. In addition to history, the state also has deep roots when it comes to culture,...
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