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What's up Shreveport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to gunfire between cars on Galloway Boulevard?
  • How Shreveport and Caddo leaders are strengthening domestic violence response.
  • Is Shreveport's Strawn's Eat Shop missing from Michelin's pie list?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. One injured in Shreveport shooting on Galloway Blvd (ktalnews.com) — Police are investigating an early-morning shooting on C.E. Galloway Boulevard in Shreveport that left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired between two vehicles. Officers detained three men, seized both vehicles and multiple firearms, and are still working to clarify exactly what happened, including the role of a DoorDash driver who reported returning fire.
   

2. Caddo Parish leaders unite against domestic violence (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Local leaders from the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish are teaming up on a coordinated response to domestic violence, highlighting survivor safety and stronger collaboration among law enforcement, shelters, hospitals, and schools. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, officials emphasize that survivors across Shreveport and Caddo Parish have a growing network of support and are not alone.
   

3. Louisiana's Best Pies According To Michelin Guide (k945.com) — A new Michelin Guide list of standout pies across the country overlooks one Shreveport favorite, Strawn's Eat Shop, which the writer argues deserves recognition for its memorable pies and long community ties. Alongside another classic pie stop in Lecompte, the piece invites Shreveport residents to think about where they'd go for a truly great slice.
   

4. Do clocks change this weekend? When time 'falls back' in Louisiana (dailyworld.com) — Shreveport residents will need to turn clocks back one hour when Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The article details sunrise and sunset times for Shreveport and other Louisiana cities in fall and winter, and explains Louisiana's move to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time if federal law ever allows it.
   

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  • FREE ASTRONOMY STAR PARTY - NEXT SATURDAY, October 10, 2026
    Celebrate the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society, Inc.'s Second Fall Star Party at the Shreveport Observatory Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7… (Nextdoor Shreve Island)
  • My baby BLUIE has been missing since Saturday evening.
    I have searched all around my area calling his name hoping to find him . He never is gone overnight so I'm praying he's ok and someone took him in… (Nextdoor Blanchard Preserve)
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Part Time) in Shreveport. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Shreveport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shreveport here.

Ok Shreveport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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