Good morning, Shreveport.

On Saturday, Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the Lake Patrol, City Council, and Caddo Parish commissioners worked with community members to clean up Cross Lake, a local natural resource.

Organizers thanked volunteers for their work + commitment to keeping the area beautiful.

Frymaster is investing $11.5 million to expand its Shreveport facility at 8800 Line Avenue by renovating a 300,000 sqft space, which will boost production capacity + create 113 jobs over the next five years.

Pope Leo XIV accepted Bishop Francis Malone's resignation and named Robert W.

Marshall as the Apostolic Administrator of the Shreveport Diocese on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Marshall will serve as interim administrator — pending a new bishop's appointment.

At Caddo Magnet High School on Friday, Sept.

11, a mural honoring two alumni who died in Afghanistan was unveiled by community leaders, students, and families. Alumna and art teacher Laura Vickers led students to create the tribute (highlighting the men's time as high school teammates).

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received a $2,000 donation from EXCO Operating Company today — funds that will boost its Domestic Violence Unit’s efforts to provide support and resources to victims and families throughout the parish.

Twelve Shreveport-Bossier high school football players were nominated for Times Week 1 Athlete of the Week after an outstanding performance last week.

Fans may vote online at shreveporttimes.com until Sunday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. to crown the winner who will receive a backpack, meal card (and swag).

Calvary rose to the No. 1 spot in the LSWA Class 2A poll after beating Bunkie (58-14) last Friday; only Calvary and Loyola received votes among Shreveport schools, with Loyola holding steady at eighth in the Class 3A poll.

Eight nominees from Shreveport area prep football games have been chosen for the SBC Advocate 318preps Football Player of the Week ballot (voting closes Wednesday at noon) and winners earn a spot on the 2026 Player of the Year ballot.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin said his players can ignore national attention as they face Ole Miss this weekend in a crucial Magnolia Bowl matchup + he noted that the Rebels shoulder the brunt of pressure given their storied rivalry.

Captain Shreve and Northwood will face off Thursday at Jerry Burton Stadium as Week 3 high school football begins; Saturday, the 53rd annual Soul Bowl kicks off at Leonard C.

Barnes Stadium (5 p.m.) with Green Oaks facing Booker T. Washington while other local teams compete.