Good morning, Shreveport.

Louisiana Department of Health said SNAP participation in the Shreveport region dropped 19.2% since July 2025 due largely to procedural errors and stricter eligibility rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — state officials now face increased costs as federal aid shifts on Oct. 1.

Shreveport's water remains safe to drink but its fluoride supply, used for dental health, ran out on Aug.

21. Interim water director Brandon Snead said Pencco has not provided a timeline amid a nationwide shortage, and residents will soon receive notices with their bills about the change.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin can add former professional players without fear of SEC penalties following a Baton Rouge court order — it barred fines and suspensions ahead of the Clemson game while the school finalizes its roster pending a Thursday injunction hearing.

Former Shreveport, Bossier City athletes Aeron Burrell and John Hoyet Chance boosted their new college football teams in Dublin on Saturday.

Burrell, now with UNC — kicked a 20-yard field goal and extra point while Chance logged several touchbacks for TCU’s Horned Frogs.

The final four vote-getters for the 2026 SBC Advocate/318preps Preseason Football Player of the Year contest represent three parishes & voting ends Wednesday at 9 a.m. after narrowing the field from 23 players.