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Byrd parts ways with football coach Stacy Ballew after 6 seasons

Following one of the most disappointing seasons in school history, Byrd High principal Jana Panos announced the removal of football coach Stacy Ballew on Thursday afternoon. The Jackets recently concluded a 1-9 season that included a 48-21 loss to archrival Captain Shreve in the 2026 season finale. Ballew was 33-34 (.492) in six seasons after taking over for longtime coach Mike Suggs, whom he had served as an assistant coach. He spent more than two decades at Byrd. “Coach Stacy Ballew, a Byrd graduate who has served this school for 20-plus years as a player, assistant coach and head coach,” said Panos, who took over as school principal this fall, in a release. “This decision is not a reflection of his character or effort. It is about the direction of the program. We will move quickly to post the position, and I am committed to conducting a comprehensive search for Byrd’s next head football coach.” GATOR POWER: Captain Shreve’s Gabe Lockett dials in dominating runs against Byrd The release from the school said the school "will begin the process of identifying candidates to lead the program with a focus on building on Byrd’s longstanding football tradition while establishing a vision

Shreveport, LA · 17h

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4A DII Playoff Preview and Predictions

Carthage Leads 2026 UIL 4A Division II Playoff Predictions. The 2026 UIL 4A Division II playoffs begin November 12 through 14. The state championship is scheduled for December 18 at 3 p.m. Central at AT&T Stadium. Carthage dropped outside the Texas HS Football top five after its late-season loss to...

Carthage, TX · 2d
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Three DeSoto Parish football teams claim district championships as regular season ends

DeSoto Parish is celebrating a remarkable 2026 high school football season as all three parish programs—North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport—earned district championships and now turn their attention to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs. The final week of regular-season competition featured an undefeated finish for North DeSoto,...

Logansport, LA · 2d
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Claiborne Parish football: Homer dominates regular-season finale, Haynesville prepares for playoffs as Claiborne Academy’s season ends

CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. – High school football teams across Claiborne Parish experienced a mixture of victories and setbacks Friday, November 6, as the 2026 regular season concluded and postseason competition continued. The Homer Pelicans delivered another impressive performance, defeating North Caddo 40–6 to extend their winning streak to four...

Claiborne Parish, LA · 2d
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LSUS named top online college in Louisiana in national ranking

LSU Shreveport is the top online college in Louisiana, according to rankings from Newsweek and Statista released Thursday. The rankings are based on an online survey of more than 9,000 U.S. residents who have used online learning services to obtain an academic degree or acquire knowledge and skills for their job.

Shreveport, LA · 22h

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High school girls basketball: PCA notches first victory of season

PCA (1-1) hosts Choudrant Monday at 6.

Bossier City, LA · 2d

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Shreveport-area high school Class of 2027 signing day tracker

Several athletes from the Shreveport area will participate in athletics at the next level. Here is look at where the Class of 2027 is headed. Several interviews on 318preps.com can be accessed by clicking on the link in the athlete's name. Class of '27 athletic signing tracker. Benton. University of...

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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LSU Health Shreveport gets record $44.3 million for research

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - LSU Health Shreveport received a record $44.3 million in external research funding during fiscal year 2026, the school announced. That is up nearly 71% from the $25.9 million it received the previous year. Dr. Oren Rom, the school’s assistant vice chancellor for research, said the total...

Shreveport, LA · 18h

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Grambling State University’s nursing program receives 10-year accreditation reaffirmation

On November 10, 2026, Grambling State University announced that the University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), extending its accreditation through Dec. 31, 2036.

Grambling, LA · 2d

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Here’s the champion of every statistic in 2026 Shreveport-area high school football

Another regular season in the books and it's time to honor the best of the best. The champions have been determined by statistics have been compiled by the SBC Advocate using information provided by local schools and those available on various sites. Here is a look at the winners and how they compared to last season's leaders.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Haynesville students explore Louisiana wildlife and conservation during hands-on learning experience

Middle school students at Haynesville Junior/Senior High School recently enjoyed a unique educational experience as they learned about Louisiana’s native wildlife, conservation efforts and the importance of protecting the state’s natural resources. The school welcomed Seth Miller, a biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF),...

Haynesville, LA · 2d

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Grambling State University’s nursing program receives 10-year accreditation reaffirmation

GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On November 10, 2026, Grambling State University announced that the University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), extending its accreditation through December 31, 2036. According to officials, the decision follows a comprehensive review that included […]

Grambling, LA · 2d

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High school girls basketball: Providence Classical Academy opens season with close loss to 2025-26 Class C runner-up Pleasant Hill

The Providence Classical Academy Lady Knights opened the season with a 48-43 loss to 2025-26 Class C runner-up Pleasant Hill Monday night at home. This is the start of PCA’s third season as a member of the LHSAA, but it’s the first one that yhe Lady Knights are eligible for the district honors and the playoffs.

Pleasant Hill, LA · 3d

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High school football: Haughton hosts Parkway in first round of playoffs; Airline at home against Central-Baton Rouge

The first round of the non-select Division I playoffs features a rematch of Bossier Parish rivals. The No. 11 seed Haughton Bucs (8-2) host the No. 22 Parkway Panthers (5-5) Friday at Prescott Field. Haughton defeated Parkway 55-36 in a District 1-5A game in Week 5 at Parkway. Airline also...

Haughton, LA · 4d

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Quitman High School Students Visit Bienville Lumber Company

In celebration of Manufacturing Month, Bienville Lumber Company, LLC was proud to welcome students from Quitman High School for a firsthand look at careers in the lumber industry! The joint venture of Hunt Forest Products and Tolko, Bienville Lumber is a state-of-the-art sawmill located in Taylor, LA, that produces Southern Yellow Pine lumber in a variety of lengths and grades.

Taylor, LA · 5d

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Tigers fall to Logansport in Regular Season Finale

Heading into the regular-season finale against Logansport, the JHHS coaching staff knew that the underdog Tigers would need to play one of their best games of the year to defeat the #3-ranked District 3-1A leader. Instead, they played one of their worst. The result was a disheartening 49-14 loss, which...

Logansport, LA · 5d

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Bossier Parish schools offer training bonuses for staff

BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Bossier Parish School Board approved a new $1,500 training supplement for special education teachers and paraprofessionals during its regular meeting Thursday night. The financial incentive aims to equip educators with advanced skills to manage unique behavioral challenges in special education classrooms. To qualify for...

Bossier Parish, LA · 6d

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Final 2026 regular-season prep football standings for Shreveport area

District 1-5A Team .............. Dist., All, PF-PA.

Shreveport, LA · 5d

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High school football: Airline holds off Parkway; playoffs next for both teams

After dominating the first half, the Airline Vikings held off a Parkway rally in the second for a 38-35 victory Friday night at M.D. Ray Field at Airline Stadium. Airline closed the regular season 7-3. The Vikings finished tied for second in District 1-5A with Haughton at 4-2, one game behind repeat champion Evangel Christian.

Bossier City, LA · 5d

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High school volleyball: Benton’s historic season ends in second round of Division I playoffs

The Benton Lady Tigers’ outstanding season came to an end Saturday. Benton, the No. 5 seed, lost to No. 11 Ponchatoula three sets to one in the second round of the Division I playoffs at Benton. The Lady Tigers finished an historic season 27-5. Benton won the District 1-I...

Benton, LA · 5d