Shreveport, LA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Shreveport, LA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Multiple fires, stabbing arrests overnight in Shreveport. Also: Shreveport Police Department hosts recruiting open house today to attract new officers; Three vacant houses caught fire in Shreveport Friday night. Weather: Saturday starts cool at 51°F, warming to 72°F with clear skies and light winds.

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Headlines

Shreveport Police Department hosts recruiting open house today to attract new officers.westcentralsbest.com · Oct 17, 9:37 PM

Safety & emergencies

Three vacant houses caught fire in Shreveport Friday night.KSLA · Oct 17, 7:38 PM
Shreveport stabbing suspect arrested.klax-tv.com · Oct 17, 8:03 PM
Pedestrian killed in southwest Shreveport hit-and-run incident.KTBS 3 · Oct 17, 10:31 AM
Shreveport woman arrested for arson in Parkhurst Street house fire.KTBS 3 · Oct 16, 9:13 PM

Traffic & transport

Federal comments bring proposed I-49 connector in Shreveport closer to next phase.KTBS 3 · Oct 16, 5:09 PM

Sports

Evangel quarterback Peyton Houston, LSU commit, injured Friday night.The Advocate · Oct 17, 9:17 AM

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