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Shreveport News

In Shreveport, which served as Louisiana's capital during the Civil War, coverage here follows city government, Caddo Parish, Caddo Parish Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding parishes.


Politics

Live Poll

Do you think Shreveport is moving in the right direction under its current leadership?

City Hall

Shreveport Mayor Race to Runoff in December

Tom Arceneaux and Stormy Gage Watts will face off in a Saturday, December 12 runoff after leading the first round of voting.

Shreveport Mayor Race to Runoff in December

Weather and Disaster

Live Poll

Does a high probability of rain change your plans for outdoor holiday activities?

Forecasts

Shreveport to See Rain and Storms This Saturday

The National Weather Service anticipates unsettled weather arriving in Shreveport as the week draws to a close.

Shreveport to See Rain and Storms This Saturday

Automotive

Car Types

Shreveport Police Seek Leads in Double Homicide

Authorities are searching for a person of interest and a specific vehicle linked to a September 2026 incident.

Shreveport Police Seek Leads in Double Homicide

Entertainment

Live Poll

Do you trust locally owned businesses more than national companies to serve your community?

Religious

Amistad Taps Urban Roots to Run KSYB

Amistad Communications has placed Charles Edward Johnson in charge of gospel station KSYB 1300 AM under a management agreement with Urban Roots Media Group.

Amistad Taps Urban Roots to Run KSYB

Travel

Live Poll

Do you trust state-level awards to accurately reflect the quality of local airport services in your area?

Air Travel

Shreveport Regional Airport Earns Top State Honor

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recognized the facility for its excellence in aviation.

Shreveport Regional Airport Earns Top State Honor

Coverage on this page runs across city council decisions, Caddo Parish policy and Caddo Parish Public Schools alongside the healthcare, energy and gaming employers anchoring the regional economy. From Broadmoor and Highland to South Highlands, Allendale and Cedar Grove, neighborhood coverage extends into Bossier Parish and DeSoto Parish where stories cross the line. The energy sector's production cycles tie the city's tax base, commercial real estate and public services to commodity markets in ways that shape budget decisions at city hall and the parish level. Infrastructure investment, school district resources and economic development are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.


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