Good morning, Shreveport.

State, parish and local leaders cut the ribbon on expanded broadband service in Plain Dealing provided by Comcast under the GUMBO Program.

The day also celebrated the Plain Dealing Lions’ first football win in over four years when player Jamrion Baker Shepherd earned a $1,000 scholarship — a local milestone.

Betty Virginia Park will host the 34th annual Pumpkin Shine on Line today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring thousands of carved jack-o'-lanterns, art displays from local schools and nonprofits, live student performances, and a T-shirt sale at the Southfield School store.

Local cancer patients are supported this Breast Cancer Awareness Month with events including the Tough Kookie Walk and a Breast Cancer Ball in Coushatta at the Red River Community Center.

Shreveport organizers also host Pink Wednesdays and a Mammograms & Manicures event to promote early detection.

Bayou Deli & Casserole Shop (lunch only) on East Kings Highway offers a variety of hot sandwiches and a top-rated Chicken Spaghetti dish that reheats well.

Local reviewers found the Cuban Pirogue and Bayou St. John tasty and plan to return soon to explore more menu options.

Week 7 of high school football saw Northwood boost its turnaround with a 56-20 win over Minden as the Falcons rushed for nearly 250 yards, while Evangel lost ground after quarterback Peyton Houston injured his shoulder and Booker T.

Washington rallied for a 26-20 comeback win against Bossier.

Voting is open online for the Shreveport Times High School Athlete of the Week featuring 12 non-football nominees (volleyball, cross country, and cheer) from northwest high schools; votes will be accepted until Friday evening with the winner announced Monday.

Local high school football Week 8 features several key matchups, with games set for Thursday, Oct.

22 and Friday, Oct. 23 at regional school venues. Notable contests include Haughton at Airline + Bastrop at Loyola, with all games scheduled for 7 p.m.

In Friday’s game at Preston Crownover Stadium, junior running back Damien Decaldecal starred for Parkway by rushing 174 yards and scoring five touchdowns and making key defensive and special teams plays (with injuries leaving Coach Coy Brotherton few options) as the Panthers beat Benton 46–27.

Haughton defeated Byrd 43 to 33 on Friday night as Byrd's Christian Maxie broke a career record with 254 rushing yards and four touchdowns — Taylor Weathersby led with 200 passing yards and Brandon Craig rushed for 212 yards in a key performance.