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Local Universities release Fall enrollment numbers
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The University of Louisiana Monroe and Grambling State University have seen a drop in their enrollment, but Louisiana Tech has received record highs. Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson says the University has nearly 12,000 enrolled students making this the third year in a row to see an increase. The only exception has been dual enrollment and international students due to Visa challenges and dual enrollment policy changes on the partner school level.
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Find out which Shreveport-area football teams should win Week 6 games
Here's a look at some of the action set to take place involving teams in the Shreveport-Bossier City area on the sixth weekend of the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association high school football season . Also included is our forecast of which 10 teams are likely to triumph in several battles expected to be highly contested. All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Thursday games Huntington (0-5) vs. Byrd (0-5), Lee Hedges Stadium Note: Stating the obvious — that one team finally gets its first victory of the season — is easy. But which one will it be? That’s hard to predict in a toss-up game. Watson’s prediction: Byrd 28, Huntington 27 Booker T. Washington (4-1) at Northwood (1-4) Note: Two teams headed in opposite directions will make this an interesting game. BTW’s schedule has been a bit on the soft side, and the Falcons won this matchup 48-8 in 2025. Lions have a chance to make a District 1-4A statement. Going out on a limb here. Watson’s prediction: BTW 34, Northwood 28 Haughton (5-0) at St. Frederick (2-3) Note: The mighty Buccaneers have been taking no prisoners in this turnaround season, and they won’t take any in
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High school volleyball: District standings, Monday’s scores, schedule
Huntington 0-1 5-5 Captain Shreve 0-2 7-15 Haughton 3, Ouachita Parish 0 (25-7, 25-15, 25-18) Benton 3, Parkway 0 (26-8, 25-17, 25-12)
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EDITORIAL: Show up, speak up for Louisiana Tech
A little more than a week ago, the Lincoln Parish Journal published an editorial encouraging Louisiana Tech faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and fans to pay close attention to the process of selecting the university’s next president. We encouraged people to get involved and make their voices heard. This...
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Louisiana Illuminator
Grambling’s president reaches for brass research ring to elevate North La. HBCU
GRAMBLING — Grambling State’s Martin Lemelle is Louisiana’s youngest university president — and one of the most ambitious. Lemelle, 41, was hired to lead North Louisiana’s only historically Black university two years ago. Since then, he’s set big goals for the university. His plan is to transform Grambling into just the 16th HBCU, out of […]
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CDI Louisiana Completes Session III in Bossier City
The Bossier Chamber of Commerce hosted the third session of Community Development Institute, a national program aimed at training community leaders and economic development professionals, from Sept. 27-Oct. 1. In partnership with Louisiana Tech University College of Business, the Bossier Chamber offers the only CDI site in the state of Louisiana.
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Week 6 LSWA Prep football polls, Shreveport-area schools remain in polls despite losses
Calvary Baptist remained No. 1 in Class 2A after its big win while Loyola and Logansport just barely remained in the top 10 in its respective polls after losses in week 5. The Flyers 52-24 loss to the top-ranked Cavaliers dropped them from No. 7 to No. 10 in the Class 3A poll.
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Week 5 recap: Links to stories and photos, Shreveport-area scores and summaries
For more highlights and interviews, check out 318preps on Instagram. Carroll High banishment wipes out Loyola homecoming; Flyers aim to replace game (if allowed) PHS – Braxxton Black 1 run (Thad Smith kick) HHS – Brandon Craig 5 run (Ethan Osbon kick) HHS – Craig 1 run (kick...
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NSU College of Business and Technology to recognize alumni with Hall of Fame induction
Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology will honor six alumni with induction in the CoBT Hall of Fame as part Homecoming festivities. Inductees are Wes Breeden of New Orleans, Joseph “Trent” Jackson of Shreveport, Laura Terrell Lyles of Natchitoches, Leah Sherman Middlebrook of Bossier City, Terry E. Moore of Shreveport and Keith E. Poirrier of Lafayette.
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Panthers overpowered by 4A Lions
In a game on a David vs. Goliath type of level, Lincoln Prep didn’t have enough rocks in its bag of ammunition. After putting up a fight early on, the Class 1A Panthers were simply overwhelmed late in the second quarter as Class 4A Booker T. Washington of Shreveport powered its way to a 54-6 road win Friday night at Panthers Field.
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High school cross country: Parkway’s Robin runs second-fastest prep 5K in Louisiana history in Arkansas meet
Parkway senior Brennan Robin finished third in the boys “El Caliente” 5K race in the 38th annual Chile Pepper XC Festival meet Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark. Robin covered the University of Arkansas course at Agri Park in 14 minutes, 46.3 seconds. According to Louisiana MileSplit.com, that’s the second-fastest time by a boys runner in Louisiana history. It was also a person-best by 22 seconds.
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High school football: Dramatic fourth-quarter rally lifts Benton past Byrd
The Benton Tigers rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Byrd Yellow Jackets 31-28 Friday night at Newman-Mason Field at Tiger Stadium. Benton improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in District 1-5A. It’s the first time since 2021 the Tigers have been over .500 at the halfway point of the regular season. Byrd dropped to 0-5 and 0-1.
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High school football: Airline holds off Natchitoches Central in 1-5A opener
The Airline Vikings opened District 1-5A play with a 32-29 victory over the Natchitoches Central Chiefs Friday night at Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches. Airline improved to 4-1 overall. Natchitoches Central dropped to 0-5 and 0-1. Airline led 32-14 in the fourth quarter. But Natchitoches Central rallied and cut the lead...
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Tigers Take Sluggish Victory over Arcadia
Jonesboro-Hodge, missing two of its offensive backfield starters, took a sluggish 38-18 victory in iover hapless Arcadia, which was celebrating Homecoming 2026. In its final non-district contest of the season, the Tigers improved to 4-1 for the first time since 2009, while Arcadia dropped to 0-5. With quarterback King Campbell...
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QHS Wins Cleanest Campus Award
Quitman High School has won the Jackson Parish School District Cleanest Campus Award. Celebrating the hard work of the school’s maintenance and custodial team of Cheryl Love, Jenny Hayes, Derrick Pery, Wyatt Timm, and Mac Cooper, a special lunch was provided by Stassen’s Catfish Inn. “I am so...
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Regents member addresses backlash over comments on possible FBS to FCS move
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana Tech, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are looking for ways to balance their athletic budgets. UL is $20 million in the red, Louisiana Tech is down $17 million, and ULM is short $10 million. Shreveport attorney Wilbert...
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High school volleyball: This week’s scores, district standings
Note: Records and schedules from the LHSAA website. Coaches or their designees can report match stats to [email protected]. Parkway 3, Ouachita Parish 0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-15) Airline 3, Huntington 0 (25-5, 25-17, 25-6) Benton 3, Marksville 0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-17) Natchitoches Central 3, Haughton 0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-15) Parkway...
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US Speaker Mike Johnson attends Calvary football game
The build-up to Friday’s Loyola Prep at Calvary Baptist high school football game was significant but few were expecting U.S. Congressman and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson to add his presence to the festivities. A Shreveport native who lives in Benton for part of the year, Johnson is no stranger to appearing at events in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. His wife, Kelly, was celebrating her birthday and Johnson’s brother-in-law is on staff at Calvary Baptist Church while his mother and brother attend nearby Ellerbe Baptist. “This is the game of the week. You’ve got Calvary and Loyola here and it’s been an offensive shootout,” Johnson told the USA TODAY Network. “The crowd’s into it. The weather’s beautiful and everybody’s having a good time. It’s a blessing to be here.” Johnson delivered the opening prayer before the kickoff on a near perfect night for high school football. He spent most of the first half near the press box on the home side, but took plenty of time to stop and visit with fans in the stands going up and coming down. What he witnessed was a dominant performance by the Cavaliers (5-0), the top-ranked team in the LSWA