Memorial Day 2026

May 25, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day is a long weekend for many, but it’s also a time to slow down and remember the people who gave their lives serving our country. Between cookouts, lake trips, and family time, it’s a moment to pause and say thank you for their sacrifice.

Here’s our top picks for local events this week:

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In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

Summer trip planning
Learning Express invites community to grand reopening
the latest flight path from SHV

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by The Balanced Boarding Pass

“There’s something especially nostalgic about summer travel in America.

Maybe its fireworks reflected on the water, the smell of sunscreen and charcoal grills, or kids running barefoot after a long day outside. Maybe it’s the way a simple road trip, lake weekend, or beach escape somehow becomes the memory everyone talks about years later.

As we head toward the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary, I keep thinking about how travel doesn’t always need to be far away to feel meaningful. Some of the most memorable trips happen close to home. A long weekend with family in the mountains. A charming coastal inn. A classic American resort where mornings start with coffee on the porch and evenings end under string lights and sparklers.

There’s beauty in slowing down and experiencing places that remind us how much there is to see right here in our own backyard.

Summer calendars fill quickly, but there’s still time to plan something intentional. Whether it’s a multigenerational getaway, a last-minute couple’s escape, or simply a few days to reconnect and reset, thoughtful travel has a way of bringing people together like little else can.

If summer travel has been on your mind, I’d love to help you plan something memorable. From iconic American resorts and coastal escapes to seamless family getaways and long weekend retreats, I’ll handle the details so you can simply enjoy the experience.”

-Jessica Comegys
Travel Curator

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In Partnership with Learning Express

A new chapter is here for Learning Express Shreveport! 🎉 The locally loved toy store is celebrating its grand reopening under new ownership with a fun-filled day for the community. Enjoy face painting, a photobooth, cotton candy, a dirty soda bar, raffles, door prizes, and more!

📍 5804 Line Avenue
⏰ Store Hours: 10AM - 6PM
🎈 Activities: 1-4PM

Stop by to celebrate new beginnings and support a local business bringing smiles, creativity, and fun to Shreveport families!

Community Resource of the Week

FRST (First Responder Support Team) is a Louisiana-based nonprofit that supports first responders like law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, veterans, and linemen. The organization focuses on providing mental health resources, emergency financial assistance, and trusted referrals to help those in high-stress public service roles.

Its mission is to remove barriers to care and respond quickly when first responders face personal or financial crises. FRST emphasizes holistic, confidential support to strengthen the wellbeing of those who serve the community.

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

Shreveport Airport Expands with New Gates, Chicago Flights

Big things are taking off at Shreveport Regional Airport! Newly renovated Gates 1 and 8 are now boarding flights for the first time in 20 years. With nonstop destinations like Nashville, Destin, Orlando, Denver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and newly announced Chicago, these upgrades are helping connect Shreveport-Bossier to more opportunities, visitors, and growth.

Free Summer Meals for Bossier Students 🍎

Bossier Parish Schools are offering free summer meals for students while school is out, helping make things a little easier for families. Kids can still grab breakfast and lunch without the extra cost, keeping them fed and cared for all summer long.

Side Notes & City Talk

Families in Bossier City have one more reason to feel proud- a new national study ranked the city among America’s safest midsize communities.

Haughton High’s JROTC rocket team is aiming high again after earning national championship honors!

C.E. Byrd sophomores are dreaming big for downtown Shreveport, sharing creative ideas and fresh perspectives that could help shape the city’s future.

Planning a trip to the store on Memorial Day? See what’s open here.

Shreveport Housing Authority will open online apartment applications in June, giving residents easier access to apply for affordable housing and streamline the approval process.

💡Bright Side Smarts 💡

Here’s how it works:
📅 We post a local fun fact every weekend on our Facebook page.
❓ On Monday, we drop a trivia question here in the newsletter.
🎁 Answer right = You could win!

Last Week’s Winner:
Congratulations to William Anderson of Shreveport!
Answer to last week’s question:
Before getting its current location, St. Laurent Pizza sold its pizza out of Seventh Tap!

No trivia question this week- come back next week!

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

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