Good morning, Shreveport.

The Caddo Parish Commission honored community leaders during its session by recognizing Food Bank leader Martha Marak, Officer Susan Mendels, and the upcoming proclamation of Sept.

25 as Dolly Parton Day, while also commemorating C.C. Antoine’s 190th birthday and the local Mane Attraction Car, Bike, and Truck Show Festival.

The Krewe of Demeter announced its royal court + the Krewe of Centaur held its Midway to Mardi Gras celebration on Aug.

8 at Sam’s Town Casino. More details on royal selections and upcoming festivities are expected as the community gears up for Mardi Gras.

Lowder Baking Company (located at 4019 Fern Avenue, Suite 500) offers a range of freshly baked breads, pastries, and ready-made meals, including a crawfish pot pie, that local food lovers appreciate today.

The bakery also offers baking classes for those wanting to learn, adding a tasty twist to cooking education.

Evangel quarterback Peyton 'Pop' Houston changed his jersey number Friday night from 1 to 3 — a tribute to former Eagles great Virgil Williams, who died last Tuesday in an auto accident on I‑20 — as the team won its District 1‑5A opener against Huntington.

Shreveport native Christian Harrison and partner Austin Krajieck saved four match points in a 10-8 tiebreak on Saturday in Prague to give the U.S. a 2-1 lead in Davis Cup doubles, but the team was eliminated after the Czech Republic won the final singles matches.

Captain Shreve scored 42 points in the second half and led a 49-28 win at Northwood on Thursday night (boosting the team’s ranking from 10th to 6th in the SBJ Top 10 poll as determined by local sports media).

Karr claimed the No. 1 spot in Class 5A after narrowly defeating Ruston in the LSWA football poll released Sept.

21 — St. James also moved to the top in Class 3A.

Loyola outscored St. Edmund 48—12 after the Blue Jays delayed plays to run down the clock, yet the Flyers quickly scored on seven drives Friday at Messmer Stadium.

Quarterback Bryce Restovich threw six touchdown passes, helping secure the win.

The Shreveport-Bossier Journal’s Week 4 High School Football Pick ’Em contest invites local fans to test their gridiron knowledge — win $100 and get featured — by picking winners in 10 games, with entries due online by Friday, Sept.

25.

Nine high school football teams from the Shreveport Bossier area posted strong wins in Week 3, with Calvary blasting Grant 57 to 13 & Magnolia School of Excellence scoring touchdowns for the first time.

Some teams rallied after halftime while others dominated late, marking a shift in the local season.