Good morning, Shreveport.

Local truck drivers reported rising fuel costs this week as diesel exceeded $6 a gallon and unleaded topped $4, raising concerns that higher operating expenses could lead to increased prices for consumers statewide.

A new Board of Regents report shows that 54% of adults hold a credential beyond high school, up from 44.2% in 2019.

Louisiana also graduated 85,000 students in 2026 — meeting a target set for 2030 and highlighting improvements from dual enrollment and accelerated programs.

Caddo Parish Magnet High senior Michael Nix earned the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement for excellence in JROTC, academics and community service; he also led as Corps Commander + completed an LSU engineering research program during the summer.

Southwood High School is now Caddo Parish’s newest Purple Star School.

Principal LaToria Grant received the official banner from Dr. Ernise Singleton to support military-connected students with extra resources & transition programs.

Shriners Children’s Shreveport broke ground Wednesday on its new 43,000 sqft facility at the corner of Kings Highway and Samford Avenue — the hospital will open in spring 2028 to offer improved outpatient pediatric care.

The LSU Health Sciences Foundation secured a SWEPCO grant to buy new EEG monitoring technology, which will expand advanced diagnostic services at Ochsner LSU Health and improve care for patients with neurological conditions in North Louisiana.

District 1-5A competition heats up as three key matchups test local teams this week.

Parkway (2-1) meets Huntington at Independence Stadium on Thursday while Haughton and Benton face off at Dak Prescott Field and Rodney Duron Field on Friday.

Twelve Shreveport-Bossier athletes are in the Shreveport Times Football Player of the Week ballot, and fans will vote on the website through Sunday evening.

The winner will receive a prize package from local sponsors and be announced Monday.

Centenary’s Gents football team honors veterans with a Military Heroes Game at Atkins Field Saturday at 6:00 p.m. while the Ladies volleyball team makes their home debut at the Gold Dome Friday against Austin College.