Good morning, Shreveport.

A deputy on routine patrol rescued two kittens in danger along I-220.

The kittens, named 220 (for the highway) and Lakeshore (for their location), are now safe in his patrol vehicle.

After Principal Shannon Wall retired after 34 years of service, Caddo Superintendent Keith Burton named educator Dennis Spires as interim principal at Northwood High today.

Spires, who served as assistant principal at Northwood (and led at Donnie Bickham Middle School), brings strong community ties and knowledge of school traditions.

Youree Drive Middle welcomed its new librarian, Grace Rambo, today as she brings experience from Centenary College+LSU and previous teaching to help local students develop a love of reading, writing, and research.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is lowering water in several popular lakes (Cheniere, Chicot and Lake Bistineau) to fight giant salvinia and protect fisheries and recreation.

Drawdowns and releases of weed-eating weevils are planned through the fall.

Caddo Parish is holding three public meetings this week to discuss its $70 million sports complex that requires November voters’ approval.

Meetings will be Tuesday at LSUS University Center, Wednesday at Government Plaza, and Thursday at Greenwood Acres Family Life Centre — details will help residents learn about the project.

KTBS 3 reporter Mike Martindale’s Tasty Tuesday highlighted comfort food favorites at The Relay Station at 10281 Highway 1 South.

The diner is known for hearty portions and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials.

City officials broke ground Tuesday on Fannin Street for a $100M senior housing project that will offer 70 affordable units for seniors on fixed incomes + complete nearly 20 years of neighborhood revitalization; construction will finish in 12 to 14 months with residents moving in by late next year.

Benton's Tigers defeated the Falcons 34-26 on Friday at Northwood, with second-year coach Stephen Dennis praising his team's improved execution and heavy running, including standout plays from quarterback Malachi Zeigler and versatile Madden Raymond as they prepare for their home opener this Friday against Booker T Washington.

Local fans can test their gridiron knowledge in the Shreveport-Bossier Journal High School Football Pick ’Em contest, which runs until Friday, Sept.

11, with a $100 prize and photo feature for weekly winners — entries are free when submitted online via the SBJ platform.

Loyola’s Flyers beat Class 5A Captain Shreve 55-34 Friday night but moved up only one spot in the LSWA Class 3A poll, while Calvary Baptist won 48-22 over Huntington at the Stars + Stripes Border Classic at Independence Stadium.

Eleven sports media members ranked local teams.

Prep football will kick off its second week with local teams taking the field on Thursday and Friday.

Highlights include Parkway facing Loyola and Neville hosting Evangel (Rodney Duron Field), while Plain Dealing hopes to break a 45-game losing streak against Lakeview.