Shreveport, LA news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In Shreveport, LA on Friday, October 30, 2026: State Fair opens, mayoral race Tuesday, Halloween today. Also: Shreveport's mayoral election is Tuesday; five candidates discussed the I-49 Inner City Connector project this week; Caddo Parish teacher will appear on the game show Jeopardy. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs near 79°F and a gentle breeze; no rain expected.

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State Fair of Louisiana opens today for its 120th year in Shreveport with vendors, livestock, rodeo, and live entertainment.KSLA · Oct 29, 3:27 PM

News & local government

Shreveport's mayoral election is Tuesday; five candidates discussed the I-49 Inner City Connector project this week.KSLA · Oct 29, 7:17 PM
Shreveport approves 6% salary raises for public safety workers and advances a plan for raises for other city employees.The Center Square · Oct 29, 1:00 PM
Senator John Kennedy addressed Shreveport-Bossier business leaders this week.Bossier Press-Tribune · Oct 29, 4:15 PM
Shreveport police lieutenants were cleared of criminal wrongdoing.KTBS 3 · Oct 29, 3:40 PM
Caddo Parish proposes $147 million in spending with $20.5 million allocated for road work.klax-tv.com · Oct 29, 4:50 PM

Safety & emergencies

Shreveport police seek two suspects in separate package theft incidents.KTBS 3 · Oct 29, 3:13 PM

Events & going out

LRCA Finals Rodeo runs this weekend with three sessions at Hirsch Coliseum.Shreveport-Bossier Journal · Oct 29, 5:52 AM
Halloween Trunk or Treat with first responders and North Shreveport Heroes events happening today.KTALnews.com · Oct 28, 11:01 AM

Jobs

22 Hands Up is hosting a Grambling campus visit for local high school students.klax-tv.com · Oct 29, 3:58 PM

Housing & real estate

Shreveport and Bossier homebuyers face rising costs; a local realtor offered tips for saving at closing.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Oct 29, 11:38 AM

Health & care

Better Business Bureau warns of a surge in fake debt collection scams targeting people locally.klax-tv.com · Oct 29, 3:44 PM

Sports

High school football Week 9 games played this week; Northwood and Southwood battled, and swimmers competed locally.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Oct 29, 11:04 PM

Culture & arts

Caddo Parish teacher will appear on the game show Jeopardy.KSLA · Oct 29, 12:01 PM

Community & volunteering

Caddo Parish schools honored top support staff members this week.klax-tv.com · Oct 29, 4:46 PM

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