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👋 Happy Monday, Shreveport!
The Shreveport Buzz is your Monday morning coffee — essential, energizing, and a whole lot better than doom-scrolling ☕️
Kick off the week with fresh momentum across Northwest Louisiana — from career opportunities and sports milestones to meaningful community connections happening right here in our backyard.
Headlines:
• 🏀 LSU women's basketball dismantles Texas Tech — Sweet 16 bound!
• 🍷 Shreveport's We Olive & Wine Bar is the #1 location in the entire franchise
• 🚒 Bossier City Fire Department graduates 7 new recruits
• 🎸 Journey's FINAL FRONTIER tour hits Brookshire Grocery Arena Saturday!
— Ordavion Charleston
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🏀 LSU Women Crush Texas Tech 90-37 — Sweet 16 Here We Come
Kim Mullin's LSU Tigers demolished Texas Tech 90-37 in the second round of the NCAA Women's Tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU faces Duke in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 27th.
Sources: Shreveport Times
💼 Career Fair Connects 200+ Job Opportunities with Local Talent 🌟
Virginia and Kevin Calhoun's We Olive at 6535 Youree Dr. (Shoppes at Bellmead) had a bigger opening day than ANY other location — in cities ten times larger. Most big-city locations have since closed. Only 5 remain in California + 2 in North Louisiana (Shreveport + Bossier at 2620 Beene Blvd). Hits 10th anniversary next year.
🚧 Infrastructure Progress: I-20 Project Nears Completion 🎯
Bossier City Council cut ties with BAC over financial reporting failures. March 30th deadline to vacate city-owned building in East Bank District. BAC says they're "not going away" but relocation unclear.
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🎉 What's Happenin'
🍞 Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop — NOW OPEN Downtown (400 Texas St, Suite 102, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2PM)
🚒 Bossier City welcomes 7 new firefighters (graduated last Thursday)
🎵 Wed 3/26 — Randy Travis: More Life Tour (W.L. Jack Howard Theatre, Monroe, 7:30 PM)
🎸 Sat 3/28 — Niko Moon (Live! Event Center, Bossier City)
🎸 Sun 3/29 — Journey: FINAL FRONTIER TOUR (Brookshire Grocery Arena, 7:30 PM)
🏛️ Civic News
Are Dark Streets Killing Shreveport Pedestrians?
Shreveport-Bossier Advocate investigation found broken/missing street lights at fatal crash sites including Jewella Ave and Sumner St. Louisiana ranks #5 nationally in nighttime pedestrian fatality rate.
🌤️ Weather
⛅Monday: Partly cloudy, high ~80°F
☀️ Tue-Thu: Sunny, mid-80s
☀️ Weekend: Warm pattern holds
⚠️ Fire Weather Alert: Wildfire threat increasing, burn bans returning. Check your parish.
Source: NWS Shreveport (weather.gov/shv)
🎵 Live Music Boogie
Wed: Randy Travis — Monroe
Sat: Niko Moon — Bossier
Sun: Journey — Brookshire Grocery Arena
Coming: Blues Festival (Apr 3), Cody Johnson (Apr 10), Soul Flower (Apr 18)
📸 Image of the Day
The Blind Tiger Restaurant at Sunrise, Shreveport, LA
📷 Robert W. | Shreveport/Bossier Flickr
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🙏 Thanks for Reading!
Thanks for reading! If this newsletter gave you even a little Monday motivation, share it like a fresh cup of coffee with someone who needs it ☕️
What a strong start to the week in Northwest Louisiana! From career opportunities wrapping up at the Bossier Civic Center to exciting community moments unfolding across the region, it’s clear why this is such a special place to live, work, and grow. It’s not just the big headlines — it’s the everyday wins, local events, and connections that keep our community moving forward.
If you’re still exploring new opportunities, today’s your last chance to connect with employers at the career fair — with 200+ positions still up for grabs, it’s a great way to kick off a new chapter.
I always enjoy hearing what’s happening around the community. Got a news tip, event, or something you’re proud of? Send it my way — I’d love to share it with the Buzz family.
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Until next time, Shreveport — let’s have a great week. ✌️
— Ordavion Charleston
Publisher, Shreveport Buzz
