Good morning, Shreveport.

Southern Hills Pool reopened Sunday with a lively celebration featuring music by 3Feet and free hot dogs and snow cones for the first 500 guests, hosted by Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation.

The pool runs Saturdays and Sundays in September and offers senior water aerobics classes today — a fresh start as summer winds down.

On Friday, Caddo Works signing day connected 32 students with 20 local businesses and community organizations as the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Caddo Parish Public Schools led community career exposure, with Board Chair Scott Ward and Dr. Gayle Flowers promoting job shadowing and internships.

Shreveport’s water has lacked fluoride for about a week because of a nationwide shortage, city officials said.

Pediatrician Dr. Randall White (who noted that a prolonged gap may increase dental issues) advised families to continue routine dental care.

On Friday, the Loyola Flyers beat Captain Shreve 55-34 at Lee Hedges Stadium.

Quarterback Bryce Restovich threw for 327 yards and a trick play shifted momentum; they will face Parkway next week at Messmer Stadium.

Week 1 of local high school football saw Byrd’s Christian Maxie rush for 429 yards on Thursday against Ouachita, setting a single-game record, while Loyola upset Captain Shreve and Benton, Bossier, and Green Oaks won their matchups (record-breaking effort).

Evangel’s Eagles lost 42-32 to West Monroe Friday night at Independence Stadium during the Stars & Stripes Border Classic — a delayed award ceremony left coach Denny Duron and his team frustrated while star quarterback Peyton 'Pop' Houston logged 436 yards and five scores.

Prep football saw local teams make strong moves as the Giants shut out Southwood (44-0) and Lions posted a shutout (54-0), while Tigers and Bossier secured key wins.

Officials honored Marc Brock by retiring his number 55 jersey at North Caddo following Friday’s games.

At Independence Stadium Friday afternoon during the Stars - Stripes Border Classic, Dunham won 55-15 against Parkway.

A key onside kick sparked the Panthers' second-half surge as Elijah Haven rushed for 176 yards in the season opener.

After wins against local district rivals, Calvary & Loyola lead Shreveport’s high school football poll with 37 and 36 points respectively.

Rankings will update each week throughout the regular season.