Good morning, Shreveport.

Gov. Jeff Landry said he would not intervene in the initial Louisiana Tech president search even though a new law gives him power to select higher education board chairs—he may weigh in on final candidate choices while Southern’s board recently named three finalists for its HBCU system.

LSUA and LSU Health Shreveport have expanded their 3+3 program to let LSUA biology students earn a bachelor’s degree and a DPT in six years, cutting a year of tuition and speeding workforce entry.

Students will begin near home and finish their training in Shreveport (or via a hybrid option).

Shreveport Police Department Neighborhood Assistance Team Coordinator Alethia Smith was named one of the Top 10 Latino Leaders in Northwest Louisiana by the Hispanic Heritage Association over the weekend, recognizing her role in building relationships + community trust with Shreveport residents.

LDWF officials clarified that hunters do not need federal tax stamps or registration papers when using suppressors, following federal law changes that took effect Oct.

9, and agents will adjust field checks during the active season (standard hunting rules remain unchanged).

Barksdale Air Force Base hosted a naturalization ceremony on Friday to welcome new U.S. citizens.

Bossier City officials attended to honor the dedication of those who met the requirements for citizenship.

A 60-million-dollar bond to fund a new sports complex is on the ballot today in Shreveport.

Voters will cast ballots at local polling places + the outcome will decide the project’s funding.

Area high school football teams will begin Week 7 tomorrow (Thursday, Oct.

15) with key matchups including Benton at Parkway and Northwood at Minden, and several games scheduled Friday (Oct. 16) all starting at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza earned the No. 9 spot on the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in Shreveport after a strong performance, and the next player will be announced on Monday, Oct.

19.

Plain Dealing's Lions ended a five-season-long losing streak with a 22-0 win over Pine Prairie last Friday.

Coach Jerry Byrd said his players showed determination until the final seconds—celebrating with a memorable on-field photo after the game.

Loyola Prep receiver Ty Walsworth got his first Division I football offer during lunch at Louisiana Tech on Sunday, and he plans to wait until after the next season to commit.

The junior remains excited about his options + the next steps in his recruiting journey.

Keondre Wudtee won $100 by tiebreaker in the high school football Pick 'Em Contest, and entries will remain open until Friday at 6:00 p.m. + local fans can try to win the next $100 prize by predicting game scores.

Nine district high school football games are scheduled this week, with undefeated Haughton hosting winless Byrd and undefeated Calvary hosting North Caddo at Jerry Barker Stadium — along with other matchups on Thursday and Friday.