Check out the top five stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Real ID to 50 Cent

It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. And if you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times.

What to know about Real ID deadlines, requirements

In Louisiana, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card is required for domestic air travel for individuals 18 years of age and older starting May 7.

When obtaining a Real ID, residents will have to provide documentation showing your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, lawful status and two proofs of address.

One of Best Small College Towns in America by USA Today is in Louisiana

USA Today has released the results for its Reader’s Choice Awards 2025 for the 10 best small college towns, and one Louisiana college town made it on the list.

Ruston, Louisiana, has been named the sixth best small college town on USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2025 list of the ” 10 Best Small College Towns .”

USA Today’s 10 best small towns in the South. This Louisiana town made the list

USA Today has released its Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 results for the 10 best small towns in the South , and one Louisiana town made it into the top 10…

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