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Back to School

2026 events/stories for back-to-school in the ArkLaTex!

2026 back-to-school events/stories happening in the ArkLaTex

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Bailey Thomas
Check here for 2026 ArkLaTex back-to-school events/stories in your state/area!

Prize Fest

The Prize Foundation has announced the finalists for Prize Fest 2026.

2026 Prize Fest finalists announced

Updated: Aug. 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
Finalists have been announced by the Prize Foundation for Prize Fest 2026.

Back to School

Bossier Parish educators are helping students overcome language barriers in the district...

Bossier Parish program helps students overcome language barriers

Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Christian Robinson and Bailey Thomas
Bossier Parish educators are helping students overcome language barriers in the district through the English Learners Program.

Welcome Home

Welcome Home, Cohen!

Meet Cohen, a 12-year-old waiting for a forever family

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By Celeste Lay and Bailey Thomas
Every third Thursday of the month, KSLA News 12 introduces a child who is legally free for adoption and waiting for a family. The Welcome Home child of August is 12-year-old Cohen.

Back to School

Administrators limit outdoor play during peak heat hours.

Extreme heat forces changes to Bossier Parish Schools’ outdoor activities

Updated: Aug. 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By Celeste Lay and Bailey Thomas
Extreme heat is forcing Bossier Parish schools to adjust their back-to-school plans. With temperatures reaching triple digits, administrators are barring students from going outside during peak hours.

Back to School

A new Louisiana law carries jail time for vaping near schools.

Youth vaping on the rise in northwest Louisiana as new state law takes effect

Updated: Aug. 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Jeff Horchak
Children vaping continues to rise across the Ark-La-Tex, with local health officials and school administrators saying the problem has grown quite a bit over the past five years.

Back to School

Louisiana leads the nation in childhood ADHD diagnoses, and one psychiatric nurse practitioner...

ADHD back-to-school tips: What Louisiana parents need to know

Updated: Aug. 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Domonique Benn
As the school year begins, a psychiatric nurse practitioner says parents of children with ADHD need to come prepared.

Community

On August 3, Bally’s Corporation announced that it had successfully bought Sam’s Town Hotel &...

Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport sold to Bally’s Corporation

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas and Kennedy Wells
On August 3, Bally’s Corporation announced that it had successfully bought Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport, from Boyd Gaming Corporation.

Back to School

Bossier Parish's newest teachers wrapped up their training with the Bossier W.I.N.S. event...

Bossier W.I.N.S. event prepares new educators ahead of first day of school

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 9:25 AM CDT
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By Colby Wilkerson
Bossier Parish’s newest teachers wrapped up their training with the Bossier W.I.N.S. event Monday, August 3, a work session led by guest speaker Iantha Ussin, an academic consultant.

Back to School

LEARNING DAY 1: A list of fall 2026 start dates for ArkLaTex schools

LEARNING DAY 1: A list of fall 2026 start dates for ArkLaTex schools

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
Find the list of fall 2026 start dates for all ArkLaTex schools here!
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Your Vote

Chaunta Mero announces that she is running for mayor of Shreveport.

Chaunta Mero announces her run for mayor of Shreveport

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
Chaunta Mero has annouced that she will be running for mayor of Shreveport in the November 3 election.

Community

DeSoto Parish is under a parishwide burn ban as extreme heat and dry conditions intensify.

Desoto Parish issues burn ban due to extereme heat and dry conditions

Updated: Jul. 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Aysha Decuir
DeSoto Parish is now under a parishwide burn ban.

Community

The theme reveal for this year's ARTini fundraiser for the Bossier Arts Council is Thursday,...

ARTini theme reveal being held Thursday night at Live! Casino

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Bossier Arts Council is set to reveal the theme for this year’s ARTini fundraiser.

Community

The City of Shreveport entered phase 2 in two major infrastructure projects as part of its...

Phase 2 of Shreveport’s Block by Block Initiative gets underway

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Marvin Andrade
The City of Shreveport is kicking off Phase 2 of its Block by Block Initiative.

Weather

Several personnel from Shreveport, Bossier City, and Caddo Fire Departments deployed to Texas...

Several northwest Louisiana fire personnel sent out to help with Texas flooding efforts

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
A Type 3 Swift Water Team has been deployed by Louisiana Task Force 3 to help communities that have been affected by severe weather and flash flooding in Texas.

Community

Two families in Shreveport will be welcomed into their new homes on Thursday, July 16, 2026...

Shreveport welcoming 2 families to new homes, with 6 more on the way before end of year

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The City of Shreveport’s Department of Community Development is welcoming two families to their newly built homes this Thursday (July 16).

All Roads Lead to Shreveport

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in Shreveport, La. on Mar. 25, 2026

Do all roads lead to Shreveport? Recent Insta post from 50 Cent raises questions about city’s future

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Payton Manuel
Questions are being raised about future dealings between 50 Cent and the City of Shreveport after the rapper made a somewhat cryptic post on Instagram Monday night (July 13).

We the People

VIDEO: America 250 commemorative locomotive rolls through Ponchatoula

VIDEO: America 250 commemorative locomotive rolls through Ponchatoula

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM CDT
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By Jesse Brooks
A locomotive commemorating America 250 was caught on video rolling through the South Tangipahoa town around 9 p.m. Sunday (July 13).

Texarkana

Two firefighters with the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department helped delivery a baby on Friday,...

Texarkana firefighters help deliver baby while on duty

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM CDT
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By Christina Schaefer
Two Texarkana firefighters went above and beyond their job description, helping deliver a baby while out working in the field.

Community

The Port City Alphas hosted their fourth annual Port City Greek Cookout, celebrating community...

Port City Alphas host 4th annual cookout in Shreveport

Updated: Jul. 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Joliyah Daughtry
The Port City Alphas hosted their fourth annual Port City Greek Cookout, celebrating community initiatives including scholarships for high school students on Sunday, June 12.

Community

The 2026 Delta Utilities Red River Balloon Rally will be held July 11 and 11 at Louisiana...

Annual Red River Balloon Rally kicks off at Louisiana Downs

Updated: Jul. 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The Delta Utilities Red River Balloon Rally is returning to Louisiana Downs this weekend (July 10-11).

KSLA Salutes

The Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council hosted a balloon glow rally at Barksdale Air...

Balloon glow rally brings community to Barksdale Air Force Base

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Marvin Andrade
To kick off this year’s Delta Utilities Red River Balloon Rally, military families gathered at Barksdale Air Force Base for an event specifically for them.

Community

Canvas & Cadence, a limited-time art exhibit in downtown Shreveport, honors the history of...

Canvas & Cadence art exhibit honors history of Black musicians in Shreveport

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
A limited-time art exhibit in downtown Shreveport is preserving the stories of the city’s most influential Black musicians through art and history.

Community

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Amazon awarded close to $500,000 in grant money to 46...

Amazon gives close to $500k to 40+ community organizations in northwest Louisiana

Updated: Jul. 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Marvin Andrade
Dozens of northwest Louisiana community organizations and individuals are celebrating Wednesday after receiving grant money from Amazon.

East Texas

Meta's partnership with RWE Americas to bring a solar power farm to Bowie County, Texas.

Meta partnership to bring a solar power farm to Bowie County, Texas

Updated: Jul. 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
A German energy company, RWE Americas, is expanding its partnership with Meta for a solar power project in Bowie County, Texas.

Education

Several Louisiana parishes in the ArkLaTex got high rankings on the 2026 Louisiana Educational...

Several Louisiana parish schools in the ArkLaTex get high rankings on LEAP 2026

Updated: Jul. 7, 2026 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
Several Louisiana parishes in the ArkLaTex got high ratings on the 2026 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Community

Two brothers are spending their summer afternoons washing cars at Turbo Car Wash on Jewella...

Shreveport brothers wash cars to earn school money after viral post

Updated: Jul. 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Joliyah Daughtry
Two brothers are spending their summer afternoons washing cars at Turbo Car Wash on Jewella and Baxter, looking to earn money before the school year begins.

East Texas

Bear Creek Smokehouse is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 3, 2026.

Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall hosting annual Fourth of July celebration

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Kim Ngomo
Freedom & Fireworks! That’s the theme of this year’s Fourth of July celebration at Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall.

We the People

New Americans take oath at the Strand in Shreveport

New Americans take oath at the Strand in Shreveport

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Aysha Decuir and Marvin Andrade
Candidates from 23 countries took the Oath of Allegiance at the Strand Theatre in downtown Shreveport, officially becoming naturalized U.S. citizens.

We the People

Celebrating America's 250th birthday

Shreveport America 250 celebration events this weekend

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
Shreveport has a full schedule of events planned this Fourth of July weekend as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

Community

The 48th Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament will be held July 11-12, 2026 in Shreveport, La.

48th Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament expected to bring big economic impact to Shreveport-Bossier

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Payton Manuel and Rachael Thomas
The 48th Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament is coming to Shreveport July 11 and 12, with pre-tournament festivities kicking off July 10.

We the People

Find out who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

You Voted: Now see who wins the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Gray Media
You listened, and you voted! And now, it’s time to see who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

We the People

A woman is carrying on her father's legacy at Holiday Fireworks.

Shreveport fireworks store honors late founder ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

Updated: Jun. 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
A Shreveport fireworks store is preparing for one of its biggest sales weeks in years, as the country approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding — and the family behind it is doing so without its patriarch.

We the People

America’s 250th draws more visitors, tourism dollars to Shreveport-Bossier

America’s 250th draws more visitors, tourism dollars to Shreveport-Bossier

Updated: Jun. 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Payton Manuel
The Shreveport-Bossier region is already seeing the economic impact of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, according to Visit Shreveport-Bossier.

We the People

For the first time in over 30 years, the Texarkana Airshow returned on Saturday, June 27, at...

Texarkana hosts its first airshow in over 30 years

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble and Bailey Thomas
The Texarkana Airshow took place Saturday, June 27 at the Texarkana Regional Airport, marking the area’s first airshow in more than 30 years.

Community

The Arc of Acadiana Northwest held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, June 25, 2026 for its...

Arc of Acadiana Northwest opens new residential homes for adults with disabilities

Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Denver Kay and Rachael Thomas
The Arc of Acadiana Northwest has officially unveiled some new homes in Bossier City.

Louisiana

Miss Louisiana 2026 Shelby Bordelon was crowned June 20.

Shelby Bordelon crowned Miss Louisiana 2026

Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Celeste Lay
Shelby Bordelon, who represented Shreveport as Miss Louisiana Port City, was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 on June 20, earning the opportunity to represent the state on a national stage.

Community

Visit Shreveport-Bossier unveiled a new, interactive tourism kiosk at the Shreveport Regional...

Visit Shreveport-Bossier reveals new interactive tourism kiosk at airport

Updated: Jun. 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas, Denver Kay and Kennedy Wells
Several agencies gathered Wednesday morning (June 24) to discuss tourism in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

National

A memorial has appeared at Barksdale Air Force Base honoring the eight people killed in the...

Barksdale erects memorial for lives lost in B-52 crash in California

Updated: Jun. 22, 2026 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
A memorial is now on display at Barksdale Air Force Base for the eight people killed recently in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Juneteenth

The 39th Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival will be held in downtown Shreveport June...

39th Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival celebrates Juneteenth with gospel, community wellness

Updated: Jun. 21, 2026 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas, Marvin Andrade and Kim Ngomo
The 39th Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival is set to take place in Shreveport June 19-21. The festival also features an additional gospel celebration on June 23.

Community

From its humble beginnings to a Cross Lake tradition, Floatilla is celebrating 35 years of...

Floatilla celebrates 35 years of fun, fundraising on Cross Lake

Updated: Jun. 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
Floatilla is celebrating 35 years of fun, fundraising and community impact.

Juneteenth

Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Juneteenth celebration Friday, June 19,...

Shreveport church hosting Juneteenth celebration with food, fun, fireworks & more

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport is hosting a special Juneteenth celebration Friday, June 19.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth on the Court will be held Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shreveport law firms hosting Juneteenth on the Court event

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 8:27 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
Several Shreveport area law firms are partnering up to hold a Juneteenth event.

We the People

The City of Shreveport is hosting a historical lecture series as part of its America 250...

Shreveport hosting ‘The Threads That Bind Us’ lecture series as part of America 250 celebrations

Updated: Jun. 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas
The City of Shreveport is hosting “The Threads That Bind Us” lecture series as part of its America 250 celebrations.

Community

In aviation and military tradition, an overturned shot glass symbolizes a fallen aviator, a...

Memorial tribute honors lives lost in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Updated: Jun. 17, 2026 at 8:33 AM CDT
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By KSLA Staff
A tribute is taking shape to honor the lives lost in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base.

News

Art-ish festival expands for 6th year in downtown Shreveport

Art-ish festival expands for 6th year in downtown Shreveport

Updated: Jun. 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Kim Ngomo
The sixth annual Art-ish festival brought together the Arklatex’s creative community to honor Black artistry and the legacy of Juneteenth.

Community

The City of Shreveport and SPAR have opened five cooling centers to combat the summer heat.

Cooling centers open in Shreveport for the summer

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Bailey Thomas
As the heat cranks up this summer in Northwest Louisiana, the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) have opened several cooling centers.

Community

The Shreveport Police Department is encouraging the community to come out to donate blood on...

Shreveport Police hosts competitive blood drive challenge

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM CDT
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By Denver Kay
The Shreveport Police Department teamed up with LifeShare Blood Center for a bit of friendly competition with a good purpose.

We the People

Minden 250/190

Minden celebrates America’s 250th birthday and city’s 190th anniversary

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Marvin Andrade
Minden residents are celebrating two milestones this weekend: America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 190th anniversary.

Texarkana

Harvest Regional Food Bank seeks volunteers for corn harvest

Harvest Regional Food Bank seeks volunteers for corn harvest

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Fred Gamble
Harvest Regional Food Bank needs volunteers to harvest two acres of donated corn in Little River County, Arkansas this coming Monday and Tuesday (June 15 and 16).
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