Shreveport Regional Airport Named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year
City of Shreveport
Shreveport Regional Airport has been named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The recognition was announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, during the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates annual conference in New Orleans. Stacy Kuba, deputy director of airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority, also received Louisiana’s Aviation Professional of the Year award, recognizing her 20 years of service. Mayor Tom Arceneaux praised the airport team’s improvements and continued investment in aviation infrastructure. Airport officials attending the conference are also meeting with Federal Aviation Administration representatives regarding additional federal grant funding for the airport’s air traffic control tower project.
Benton Fire District Begins Testing Approximately 1,000 Fire Hydrants
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Benton Fire District No. 4 has begun annual flow testing of approximately 1,000 fire hydrants from Wemple Road into the town of Benton. The testing measures water pressure and flow rates to ensure hydrants function properly during firefighting operations and to help maintain water quality. Each hydrant will undergo a five-minute flush, which may temporarily discolor water by stirring up sediment in distribution lines. Residents noticing discoloration are encouraged to run cold water until it clears. Testing will continue through early December, with crews working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inspections help identify potential problems within the water distribution system.
BPCC, Louisiana Tech Establish New Transfer Pathways for Education and Health Degrees
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier Parish Community College and Louisiana Tech University have established an Education Pathway Partnership Agreement designed to simplify transfers for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, the agreement creates defined academic pathways in psychology, human development and family science, kinesiology and health sciences, elementary education and secondary education. Students completing qualifying associate degrees at BPCC will receive guidance on which courses transfer toward specific Louisiana Tech programs. University advisers will work directly with BPCC students to review transcripts and develop academic plans. The agreement also encourages collaboration between the institutions through professional development, advisory boards and other educational opportunities.
Bossier Sheriff’s Youth Charity Shoot Raises More Than $70,000 for Children’s Organizations
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office raised more than $70,000 during its second annual Kids Shoot for Youth Charities, held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Bossier Sheriff’s Youth Shooting Range. Participants from Bossier, Caddo, Webster and Sabine parishes competed in shooting events benefiting six organizations that support children and families. Beneficiaries include Easterseals, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, March of Dimes, The Gingerbread House, Shriners Children’s and Ronald McDonald House, which joined the event this year. Sheriff Julian Whittington thanked sponsors, volunteers and participants for their support. The competition recognized top performers in junior and senior divisions, along with a top female shooter.
BPCC Reschedules Fall Production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier Parish Community College has announced new performance dates for its fall theatrical production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Originally scheduled to open earlier, the production will now run Monday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 5, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre on the Bossier campus, 6220 East Texas St. The Tony Award-winning comedy explores the origins of Peter Pan through an adventure involving pirates, mysterious cargo and a young boy destined to become the character known as the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Tickets cost $15, with complimentary admission available to BPCC students and eligible faculty and staff. The production is not recommended for children younger than 8.
Shreve Memorial Library Offers Free Legal Consultations Wednesday
Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library will provide free legal consultations Wednesday, Oct. 28, at several Caddo Parish branches through the Lawyers in Libraries program. Attorney Harry Johnson will meet with residents at the Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Branch from 1 to 3 p.m., offering guidance on civil legal matters such as bankruptcy, divorce and wills. Additional consultations are scheduled at the Mooretown Branch from 5 to 7 p.m. with attorney Monique Davis and at the Wallette Branch during the same hours with attorney Felicia Hamilton. Services are intended to provide brief individual legal assistance and access to legal resources. Space may be limited, and residents are encouraged to contact the participating branches for availability.
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