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Longtime, historic politician, attorney to lie in honor at Strand Theatre in Shreveport
A longtime and historic Caddo Parish politician will lie in honor at the Strand Theatre Friday before his funeral services are held there Saturday. Good Samaritan Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements this week for Willie James Singleton. Singleton was the first African American to run for mayor of Shreveport, as well as a Caddo Parish police juror and state legislator.
UL's young tight ends don't waste time showing potential during Cajuns' opening win
Coming out of August camp, the most inexperienced room for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns was at tight end. Through one game anyway, the early returns were positive during UL's 40-10 season-opening win over Grambling on Saturday. “It’s a young group, but it’s a talented group,” UL coach Michael Desormeaux...
Three observations after UL's season-opening win over Grambling
After winning the starting quarterback job for the second time in the last three seasons following yet another season-ending injury, Ben Wooldridge naturally wanted to perform well. He mixed in a few deep passes with a precision short passing game and ran it when necessary. He even avoided a sure sack in the red zone. Sure, there are bigger challenges ahead, but it was a solid start.
Anding has field day at Bayou Jamb in Ruston win
MONROE, La. — Never discount the potential for crazy when Ruston and Neville line up on the gridiron, even in a scrimmage. In a game that saw two defensive touchdowns in the first three minutes, an overturned fumble in the second half, and a kickoff return for a touchdown, it was quite a night for all of the onlookers at Malone Stadium at the 2024 Bayou Jamb.
Water issues stabilize in Tallulah, Madison Parish
Water issues in both Tallulah and surrounding areas in Madison Parish have kept residents second-guessing their taps over the last several weeks. Friday morning, City of Tallulah officials said a water pressure issue that caused problems citywide and closed schools in Tallulah Thursday had been repaired. City officials said Thursday the loss in water pressure […]
Louisiana football vs Grambling State: Here's the final score and highlights from Week
The countless hours of preparation and practice were tested Saturday as Louisiana football kicked off the 2024 season against Grambling State. The Ragin’ Cajuns were in the comforts of Cajun Field to open up this season with the annual Herbert Heymann Football Classic against a semi-familiar foe. They faced the Tigers once before and will look for new stars to shine to bring another victory home. ...
How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. Nicholls State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024
At 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Nicholls State Colonels play at the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Interested in watching this game? You can do so on ESPN+. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Nicholls State Colonels. How...
17th Annual Bienville Parish Library Health Fair happening Sept. 13
The 17th Annual Bienville Parish Library Health Fair is set to take place on Friday, September 13, at the Arcadia Events Center, 630 Factory Outlet Drive, Arcadia, LA 71001, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This has become a much-anticipated free public event in the community, offering residents an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with various healthcare providers and health service organizations.
NTSB launches investigation into fatal bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is launching its investigation into the bus crash that killed seven people and injured 36 more early Saturday morning on Interstate 20 near Vicksburg. NTSB member Todd Inman said at a press conference Saturday night that the federal agency is sending a 17-person team to Warren County to begin the […]
VWSD outlines Portrait of a Graduate program
A new initiative started by the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) was presented at its monthly meeting Thursday night. VWSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cedric Magee utilized a PowerPoint presentation to outline the finer points of the Portrait of a Graduate program. The program is designed to expand on the principles taught in The Leader in […]
BB Club to feature Vicksburg and Gulf Coast metal bands tonight
VICKSBURG, MS. – Four bands, two from Vicksburg and two from the Gulf Coast, will play tonight at the BB Club in downtown Vicksburg starting at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast bands on tonight’s bill are Skulldozer (Death metal) and Dread (southern groove/thrash metal). Vicksburg locals Beneath the...
Volleyball Ends Crimson Tide Invitational with a Dominating Victory in Straight Sets Over Grambling
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – The Citadel Bulldogs rounded out the Crimson Tide Invitational with a straight-set sweep over Grambling State (25-19, 25-16, 25-11) on Saturday inside Foster Auditorium. Game Information. Score: The Citadel (3), Grambling State (0) Records: The Citadel (2-1), Grambling State (0-0) Location: Foster Auditorium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Series:...
LA Tech Sweeps Cal State Fullerton
FULLERTON, Calif. – Louisiana Tech used a 26-11 run between the second and third set to sweep Cal State Fullerton on the final day of the Fullerton Invitational at Titan Gym Saturday morning. A day after taking the last three sets to pick up their first win of the...
El Dorado’s Comeback Falls Short in 21-14 Loss to Little Rock Christian
EL DORADO, Ark. – The El Dorado Wildcats of Arkansas’s 6A East fell to Little Rock Christian in a hard-fought non-conference season opener, losing 21-14 at home at First Financial Field at Memorial Stadium on Friday night in Week Zero of the Arkansas High School Football Season. The...
Death count reaches 8, at least 30 injured in Saturday morning bus accident on I-20
In what Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps called a “devastating” accident Saturday morning just after 1 a.m. on Interstate 20 near the Bovina exit, a passenger bus overturned in the westbound lane killing eight and injuring at least 30, local officials have confirmed. “Tragically, seven individuals lost their lives at the scene and another passed […]
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
TRC women's assistant coach Livingston headed to Louisiana Tech
Three Rivers College women's assistant coach Caleb Livingston had no plans of leaving the Lady Raiders' bench — until he received an offer he could not turn down. Livingston will be joining the Louisiana Tech University women's basketball team as an assistant coach, Lady Techsters head coach Brooke Stoehr announced Friday.
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