05/09/2026
Our Flag will fly at half-staff starting Saturday in memory of the eight Shreveport children who were killed April 19 in a mass shooting.
•Jayla Elkins, 3
•Shayla Elkins, 5
•Kayla Pugh, 6
•Layla Pugh, 7
•Markaydon Pugh, 10
• Braylon Snow, 5
• Khedarrion Snow, 6
• Sariahh Snow, 11
Also, flying at half staff for Martha Odom.
Martha was a 17-year-old high school student whose life was cut short by the senseless violence at the Mall of Louisiana.
Our prayers are with all these families, friends, and communities—and all those injured in this tragedy.
As the people of Louisiana we must stand united against acts of violence directed at our children, who are entitled to our fullest protection.
