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Young addresses parent frustration, gives plans for new RJHS carline flow
RUSTON, La. — Starting Monday, Nov. 16, Ruston Junior High will institute a new carline flow in an attempt to address concerns from parents over the timing of the lights near the Buc-ee’s property and the lack of traffic directors moving forward. The new line will separate car...
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Final North Louisiana HS football power rankings for the 2026 season
We've finally reached the LHSAA football postseason. We will find out in a few weeks which 16 teams across Louisiana will punch their tickets to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Many of the teams this week's north Louisiana high school football power rankings have experienced the LHSAA championships in recent seasons; some of them have even clinched titles. Let's dive into the top teams to watch throughout this year's playoffs. LHSAA football: Full first-round playoff schedule for the Monroe area North Louisiana High School Power Rankings, Large School Division Teams from Classes 4A and 5A. 10. Haughton (8-2, last week: 9) The Buccaneers won their first eight games of the season before dropping their final two contests against Natchitoches Central and Evangel. Haughton defeated its first-round opponent earlier in the year behind five combined touchdowns from seniors Taylor Weathersby and Brandon Craig. This week: vs. Parkway (5-5). 9. Captain Shreve (5-4, last week: unranked) The Gators started the year 2-3 before winning three of their next four games. They won their regular season finale at Byrd to lock up a Division I select home postseason game. This week: vs. Hammond (4-6). 8. Northwood (6-4, last week: 8) The Falcons
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I.A. Lewis helps build Ruston football’s foundation one small success at a time
RUSTON, La. — Start from scratch. Literally. Some of the kids who walked onto the field for I.A. Lewis this fall did not know what a line of scrimmage was. By the time the season wrapped, they were rolling coverages, lining up in three- and four-receiver sets and hitting like they meant it.
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Ouachita Parish High senior Jaden Holliman named district High School Student of the Year
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Chances are you’ve felt the pressure to make your family proud. For Ouachita Parish High School senior Jaden Holliman, that pressure turned into motivation. Holliman, 17, was named the district’s High School Student of the Year at a luncheon Thursday at Bayou Pointe on the...
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Vote now for the Monroe News-Star's football player of Week 10
There were many standout high school football performances across northeast Louisiana from Week 10. Who gets your vote as the Monroe News-Star's football player of the week? Below are the Week 10 nominees and a poll to vote for the athletes. You can vote on this poll as many times as you like. The poll closes at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. LHSAA football: Here's the Week 10 roundup across the Monroe area Jarvis Blackston, Neville: The junior rushed for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a victory at Wossman. Luke Edwards, OCS: The senior had 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a victory at Delhi. Payton Harris, Cedar Creek: The sophomore rushed for 100 yards and four touchdowns in a victory against Lincoln Prep. Daniel Hatcher, Jena: The senior rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown in a victory against Buckeye to become the Giants' all-time leading rusher. PJ Hill, Oak Grove: The senior rushed for 184 yards and a touchdown in a 28-26 victory at Union Parish. Jaylen Jenkins, Union Parish: The sophomore rushed for two touchdowns in a loss to Oak Grove. Jett Johnson, Sterlington: The sophomore totaled nine tackles, three TFLs and three sacks
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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.
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Here's the Week 10 high school football roundup across the Monroe area
MONROE — Two northeast Louisiana running backs set special milestones on the final Friday of the regular season. Franklin Parish senior Trey Martin set the program's single-season rushing record with 2,193 yards in a 47-42 victory at Tioga Nov. 6. Mike Lord previously held the record for 59 years after rushing for 2,183 yards at then-Winnsboro High School. The Patriots, who are No. 9 in Division II nonselect, have won back-to-back games to improve to 7-3 on the season. LHSAA football: Ruston pulls away from West Monroe in regular season finale At Jena, senior Daniel Hatcher rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown to become the program's all-time leading rusher. Following their 40-7 victory against Buckeye, the Giants finish the regular season at 7-3 and once again have the No. 1 seed in D-III nonselect. Here's what else happened across the Monroe area in Week 10. Neville 56, Wossman 18: The Tigers (8-1) will have home-field advantage throughout the D-II nonselect playoffs as the top seed. Junior Jarvis Blackston had another dominant outing for Neville with 230 yards and three touchdowns. Ouachita Christian 56, Delhi 0: The Eagles (10-0) finish the regular season with a perfect record and a D-IV
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Friday Night Blitz: Crucial Week 10 clashes across the ArkLaMiss
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2026 high school football season continues, and week nine brings another slate of matchups across the ArkLaMiss. Ruston comes out victorious against West Monroe in 41-14 win. Details here. Week 10 Results. Top Games. Neville powers past Wossman in 56-18 victory. Haynesville powers past Kentwood...
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Powell powers Bearcats over Rebels
RUSTON, La. — First came the blowout win. Ruston High manhandled West Monroe 41-14 Friday in the final game of the regular season, and the Bearcats (8-2, 4-1 District 2-5A) can do nothing now but watch the power points and the playoff bracket. They sit on the cusp of the No. 4 seed, which would carry with it a first-round bye. West Monroe, meanwhile, finished 6-4 (3-2 District 2-5A) and may not finish high enough to host a first round home matchup.
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Blanket ban: Masur’s excessive punishment
Residents should be able to study, sleep and relax in the place they call home without strangers wandering the hallways or noise breaking the quiet at all hours. For Masur residents, that has not always been the case. Fellow occupants and their visitors often interrupt studying and rob residents of sleep. ULM has acted, but the ban punishes the wrong people.
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Monroe City Schools clarifies student enrollment decline following report
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Monroe City Schools issued a statement clarifying district student enrollment numbers after a recent report stated the system lost 241 students compared to the prior school year. District officials said official state reports show a much smaller decline. According to official Oct. 1 student membership records,...