Shreveport news

Here are some recent news stories from Shreveport, Louisiana:

Local News

• Shreveport City Council approves budget for 2023 (KSLA) - The Shreveport City Council has approved a $244 million budget for 2023, which includes a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
• Shreveport police officer injured in shooting (KTBS) - A Shreveport police officer was injured in a shooting on Saturday night while responding to a call in the 700 block of Texas Street.
• Shreveport-Bossier City area sees increase in COVID-19 cases (Shreveport Times) - The Shreveport-Bossier City area has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with 143 new cases reported on Monday.

Crime

• Shreveport man arrested for murder in connection with fatal shooting (KSLA) - A Shreveport man has been arrested for murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night.
• Shreveport police investigate string of burglaries (KTBS) - The Shreveport Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred in the city over the past week.

Sports

• Shreveport Mudbugs win NAHL championship (Shreveport Times) - The Shreveport Mudbugs have won the NAHL championship, defeating the Amarillo Wranglers 3-2 in the best-of-five series.
• Bossier City's Airline High School wins state football championship (KTBS) - Airline High School in Bossier City has won the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's Class 5A state football championship.

Business

• New restaurant opens in downtown Shreveport (Shreveport Times) - A new restaurant has opened in downtown Shreveport, offering a menu of Southern-inspired cuisine.
• Shreveport-Bossier City area sees growth in economic development (KSLA) - The Shreveport-Bossier City area has seen growth in economic development, with several new businesses opening in the area and existing businesses expanding.

Weather

• Severe thunderstorms possible in Shreveport area (KTBS) - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Shreveport area, with storms possible on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
• Shreveport area sees heavy rain, flooding (Shreveport Times) - The Shreveport area saw heavy rain and flooding on Monday, with several roads closed due to high water.