Hello Shreveport! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Summer blood drives, the music man, and adoptable pups on the trail + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer donations needed: After a June 22 Monroe kickoff, the 'Giving is Groovy' campaign will bring blood drives to Shreveport July 1 to 3, aiming to boost the summer supply as donations dip -- find the blood drive dates.
Major corridor milestone: DOTD celebrated completion of the $128 million I-20 rehab in Shreveport-Bossier, rebuilding 3.5 miles through Bossier City with new ramps, lighting, signage, and safety upgrades expected to ease commutes -- see the I-20 upgrades.
Campus renovation begins: Centenary College began the first phase of renovating Mickle Hall, adding an ADA-compliant entrance and ramp and demolishing the first and fourth floors, supported by a $10 million federal appropriation -- explore Mickle Hall plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start, Shreveport: Because sometimes your living room TV just isn’t enough, Big City Gamers LLC gives you a local spot to mash buttons, settle friendly rivalries, and remember why joystick therapy beats doomscrolling. Grab a friend, pick a game, and let the high-score bragging rights write themselves.
Backyard glow-up time: If your beds are losing the battle to our June heat, Lex Plant Farm & Garden Center has healthy plants, soils, pots, and genuinely helpful advice to revive the yard. Pop in this week for shade solutions, pollinator-friendly picks, and a little confidence to finally tackle that front-porch planter.
Weekend kid wrangler: Let the littles zoom while you chill a minute, The Bounce House Shreveport is a locally owned indoor inflatable park with a safe toddler zone, big-kid obstacles, slides and even a Ninja Wall and Meltdown. Great for open play or parties when Louisiana weather does its thing.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎭 The Music Man @ The Strand Theatre of Shreveport | Thursday (6/25) at 8:00 PM – Meredith Willson’s Tony-winning classic is marching into town with 76 trombones, a smooth-talking salesman, and a librarian who knows better. Expect singable tunes, crisp choreography, and small-town mischief that hits home. We have all met a Harold Hill, unfortunately.
📸 Xyan Imaging 360 Spinbooth @ Walmart | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Grab the crew and check out Walmart’s re-grand opening of the Auto Center, with food, family fun, and a 360 spinbooth that makes everyone look like a music video extra. It’s a hometown party, only with fresh motor oil, fewer lawn chairs, and decent snacks.
🥕 Blanchard Market @ Blanchard Town Hall | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Take a breather and wander the Blanchard Town Hall market, indoors and out, for peak-summer vegetables, homegrown flowers, and handmade treasures. It is neighborly browsing with zero hassle, just fresh picks, friendly chatter, and the kind of tomatoes you brag about to out-of-towners.
🐾 Tails to Trails @ Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Tails to Trails is bringing adoptable pups to Walter B. Jacobs with Animal Services for trail walks, the kind of workout your knees will endorse. Expect fresh air, wagging tails, and chit-chat, and every loop gives dogs enrichment, social skills, and a shot at home.
👩 Southern University 23rd Annual Cooking Classic @ Shreveport Convention Center | Saturday (6/27) – Whether you’ve cheered on the apron squad since the early days or just show up for second helpings, Shreveport’s 23rd Annual Gentlemen’s Cooking Classic brings hometown recipes, friendly smack talk, and full plates. Expect uncles with tongs, church-potluck energy, and zero judgment on thirds.
🏀 Caddo Parish Youth Basketball Camp @ LSU Shreveport | Monday (6/29) at 12:00 AM – Two days of basketball skills and drills at LSUS, courtesy of Caddo Parish Parks and Rec, for grades K through 8, fundamentals, and 15 bucks. Let the kids burn energy and learn a bounce pass, you enjoy blessed gym AC, and everyone goes home tired.
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07 — The Shreveport report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 5%
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