Good morning, Shreveport.

Sportran will open its new Gateway Hub in west Shreveport tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept.

8, to shorten commute times + improve travel efficiency for local residents.

Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon advanced to the Top 5 at the Miss America competition in Florida Sunday + she earned a preliminary evening wear award, placing her among the final contestants.

Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon finished as first runner-up at Miss America 2027 — earning a $10,000 scholarship, which marked the sixth time a Louisiana titleholder reached that position.

SBC Advocate refreshed its Top 13 rankings for week 2 after surprising Week 1 results.

North DeSoto, Calvary, Haughton, and Benton will face new opponents this week & fans are watching key moves closely.

Calvary Baptist softball juniors Baylor Bockhaus and Jaycee Sledge committed last Friday to Duke and Southern Miss after standout seasons that helped win back-to-back state titles; Coach Tiffany Wood praised their dedication + achievements.

In Week 1, the Class 3A Flyers roared past the Gators 55-34 at The Swamp + Byrd’s running back set a local single-game rushing record with 429 yards on 40 carries while other teams including Green Oaks, Haughton and Calvary also secured wins.

Veteran sports media personality Mike Detillier, co-host of SportsTalk on WWL-AM 870, died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer, station officials said.

He was 65 (a longtime contributor to local sports broadcasts).

LSU volleyball All-Americans Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher (2024 Olympians) won the AVP League Championships Sunday in Chicago with a 15-10, 15-12 win over Palm Beach Passion as part of the Austin Aces.

Their win follows a streak at Manhattan Beach Open and lifts them to a No. 2 ranking.

Shreveport-area prep football wrapped up week 1 on Friday, Sept.

4 with Loyola defeating Captain Shreve at Lee Hedges Stadium; other games featured close contests and clear wins that set an exciting tone for the season.

Eight players are in the race for the SBC Advocate/318preps Football Player of the Week, with voters casting ballots by noon Wednesday to select a winner who will receive a *custom hoodie* and earn a spot on the Player of the Year ballot in Shreveport-area prep football.