Spring is officially here as of this morning, and the ArkLaTex is celebrating with temperatures pushing into the mid-80s! Here's your weekend kickoff:

- 🎶 Jon Pardi + Ashley Cooke TONIGHT at Brookshire Grocery Arena
- 📉 Violent crime declining in Shreveport — SPD releases 2026 numbers
- 🔥 Fire danger elevated across the region — outdoor burning discouraged
- 🎸 38 Special, Gaither Vocal Band, and more live music this weekend

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Good news for our city — violent crime in Shreveport has declined so far in 2026, according to a report from the Shreveport Police Department. Only three homicides have been reported this year — two in January and one in March — a significant improvement from recent years.

Mayor Tom Arceneaux highlighted the progress in his State of the City address last week, pointing to public safety as the foundation for everything else: "From Martin Luther King Dr. to Youree Drive, from Greenwood Road to East Kings Highway — public safety is the foundation on which everything else rests."

The address also touted economic development wins, the sale of remaining 2021 bonds, a water supply agreement with a possible data center, and ongoing blight reduction efforts. The city is moving in the right direction, and the data backs it up.

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The 2026 Shreveport mayoral race is already getting interesting. Incumbent Republican Tom Arceneaux has a massive fundraising lead heading into the November election, but four challengers are gearing up to connect with voters. The latest entry: John-Paul Young, a Republican and current Caddo Parish Commissioner, officially joined the race this week.

Whether you're team Arceneaux or watching the challengers, this race is going to shape Shreveport's next chapter. Stay tuned — the Buzz will keep you posted as campaign season heats up.

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Country fans, tonight is your night! Jon Pardi brings his tour to Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City with special guests Ashley Cooke and Zach John King. If you haven't grabbed tickets yet, there may still be some available — but don't wait.

And the live music doesn't stop there. This weekend is stacked:

- Saturday 3/21: 38 Special at Live! Event Center, Bossier City
- Saturday 3/21: Gaither Vocal Band at Macedonia Baptist Church
- Sunday 3/22: Phill Wade at 620 Texas St, Shreveport
- Coming up 3/26: Randy Travis at Jack Howard Theatre
- Coming up 3/29: Journey at Brookshire Grocery Arena!
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Mark your calendars! The 2026 Shreveport Soul Flower Music Fest returns to Festival Plaza on Saturday, April 18th from 2-9 PM. Expect a full day of Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, and Hip-Hop along with food vendors, shopping, and festival vibes in the heart of downtown.

Presented by Green Light Events, tickets are already available on Eventbrite. This is one of Shreveport's signature cultural events — don't miss it.

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🎵 Tonight — Jon Pardi + Ashley Cooke + Zach John King - Brookshire Grocery Arena, Bossier City

🎸 Saturday — 38 Special - Live! Event Center, Bossier City

🎤 Saturday — Gaither Vocal Band - Macedonia Baptist Church

🎵 Sunday — Phill Wade - 620 Texas St, Shreveport

🌿 All Weekend — Red River National Wildlife Refuge
- 6 miles of trails, free admission, sunrise to sunset
- Great birding conditions — spring migration underway
- fws.gov/refuge/red-river

🎨 Shreveport Regional Arts Council
- Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett St — always worth a visit
- Check shrevearts.org for current exhibits and events

First Day of Spring — And It Feels Like It!

Spring officially arrived this morning, and the ArkLaTex is warming up fast. The NWS Shreveport office says the warming trend will continue with afternoon highs aiming for the mid-80s under sunny skies through the end of March.

Friday: Sunny, high near 84°F — SSW winds 8-10 mph
Saturday: Continued sunshine, mid-80s
Sunday: More of the same — perfect for outdoor plans

⚠️ Fire Danger Alert: The NWS has issued an elevated fire danger warning across the entire Four State Region on Friday. Dry fuels and gusty winds mean outdoor burning and activities involving open sparks or flames are discouraged. Be careful out there.

*Source: NWS Shreveport*

- Saturday 3/21: 38 Special at Live! Event Center, Bossier City
- Saturday 3/21: Gaither Vocal Band at Macedonia Baptist Church

🎹 Bear's on Fairfield — Check socials for tonight's booking

- Sunday 3/22: Phill Wade at 620 Texas St, Shreveport
- Coming up 3/26: Randy Travis at Jack Howard Theatre
- Coming up 3/29: Journey at Brookshire Grocery Arena!

Pro tip: Follow your favorite local venues on Instagram — most post day-of announcements for last-minute bookings. You never know when a gem pops up on a Wednesday.

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What a Wednesday — Bossier making moves on the Arts Council, record heat rolling in, and our city's bond projects actually moving forward. Whether you're catching shark feedings at the Aquarium or hitting up Strange Brew tonight, there's no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy this weather while it lasts.

I love hearing about the events and achievements happening around our community. Drop me a line if you have news tips, event announcements, or just want to share what's making you proud to call Shreveport-Bossier home.

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— Ordavion Charleston
Publisher, Shreveport Buzz