Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Shreveport.
BOM Bank donated to support the Chamber Challenge Sporting Clays fundraiser hosted by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Community leaders and local businesses gathered for friendly competition to boost economic development.
Residents and community groups can register online for National Night Out 2026 on Oct.
6, where Shreveport Police will visit block parties and cookouts to strengthen community partnerships and safety.
Southwood Cowboys head coach De’Aumante Johnson said the team is focusing on reducing turnovers (a key concern) as they build on last season’s wins and prepare for district play against Green Oaks, Haughton, and Wossman.
During Thursday's Caddo Jamboree at Lee Hedges Stadium, Captain Shreve defeated Byrd 49 to 21 thanks to receiver Chris Hill’s three touchdown catches, while Huntington and Northwood posted a 45 to 33 result at Independence Stadium.
Christian Maxie, a standout rookie from the Tremendous 13, rushed for over 1,500 yards last season, including a record six-touchdown game against Benton, and now aims to help Byrd improve on its 2-8 record when it opens its season at Ouachita on Sept.
4.
Haughton running back/wide receiver Brandon Craig — recognized as one of the Tremendous 13 on Aug.
19 at Haughton High — had a standout 2025 season with 27 touchdowns and now aims to boost his team as they open the 2026 season at home on Sept. 4.
Shreveport native Sam Burns recorded a bogey-free 66 at the Tour Championship on Thursday, posting key birdies on the sixth + 18th hole and staying near the lead among 29 players.
Former NFL player Dae’Quan Wright, who nearly pursued basketball as a teen after a high school scholarship offer, now aims to join LSU this season after training camp stints and amid an ongoing legal challenge over NCAA and SEC rules.
Captain Shreve and C.E.
Byrd held a football jamboree Thursday, Aug. 27 at Lee Hedges Stadium as they prepared for the regular season next week (key plays marked the spirited matchup).
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is rethinking his recruiting strategy + adjusting his approach after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey announced sanctions for signing ex-NFL players.
The team will gear up for the Sept. 5 season opener against Clemson in Baton Rouge.
Tonight, local teams will compete in jamboree events at Independence Stadium and Airline’s M.D.
Ray Stadium during the annual Bossier Lions Club gathering. The matchups begin at 5:45 p.m., and more games are scheduled on Saturday and next week as the regular season starts.
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