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It’s not some ancient ritual described in a Dr. John song. The earbones collected through a quick slice to the head have revealed a wealth of information on the secret lives of speckled trout, redfish and many others.
Why do scientists want earbones from Louisiana anglers' fish? 'It's critically important.'
It’s not some ancient ritual described in a Dr. John song. The earbones collected through a quick slice to the head have revealed a wealth of information on the secret lives of speckled trout, redfish and many others.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s not some ancient ritual described in a Dr. John song. The earbones collected through a quick slice to the head have revealed a wealth of information on the secret lives of speckled trout, redfish and many others.
Here's where, what you can donate to public safety agencies to spread Christmas gifts, food and clothing in Shreveport-Bossier area.
Here's where in Shreveport-Bossier City area to make Christmas toy, food, clothing donations
Here's where, what you can donate to public safety agencies to spread Christmas gifts, food and clothing in Shreveport-Bossier area.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here's where, what you can donate to public safety agencies to spread Christmas gifts, food and clothing in Shreveport-Bossier area.
An executive assistant from Shreveport is teaching Math and English in Lesotho for the Peace Corps, creating a positive impact through education and empowerment.
Shreveport native, Captain Shreve grad teaches math and English for the Peace Corps in Africa
An executive assistant from Shreveport is teaching Math and English in Lesotho for the Peace Corps, creating a positive impact through education and empowerment.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
An executive assistant from Shreveport is teaching Math and English in Lesotho for the Peace Corps, creating a positive impact through education and empowerment.
Ken Burns to include Louisianan J.B. Lafargue in documentary.
Why did filmmaker Ken Burns travel to Alexandria in 2023 to learn about a man named J.B. Lafargue?
Ken Burns to include Louisianan J.B. Lafargue in documentary.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ken Burns to include Louisianan J.B. Lafargue in documentary.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was a freshman starter for California when the Bears fell to Texas Tech in the 2023 Independence Bowl. Now, both Mendoza and Texas Tech are likely to earn first-round byes in the College Football Playoff.
Current Heisman Trophy favorite threw three interceptions in Shreveport less than two years ago
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was a freshman starter for California when the Bears fell to Texas Tech in the 2023 Independence Bowl. Now, both Mendoza and Texas Tech are likely to earn first-round byes in the College Football Playoff.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was a freshman starter for California when the Bears fell to Texas Tech in the 2023 Independence Bowl. Now, both Mendoza and Texas Tech are likely to earn first-round byes in the College Football Playoff.
Here’s how Louisiana’s life expectancy compares to other states.
How long do people live in Louisiana? New data shows a rebound from COVID depths.
Here’s how Louisiana’s life expectancy compares to other states.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Here’s how Louisiana’s life expectancy compares to other states.
The American Civil Liberties Union dropped a lawsuit alleging a state law that makes it a crime to interfere with immigration officers was unconstitutional, after the state said the law would not target speech in most cases. The full scope of the law is still unclear.
ACLU drops lawsuit over Louisiana’s immigration enforcement interference law
The American Civil Liberties Union dropped a lawsuit alleging a state law that makes it a crime to interfere with immigration officers was unconstitutional, after the state said the law would not target speech in most cases. The full scope of the law is still unclear.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The American Civil Liberties Union dropped a lawsuit alleging a state law that makes it a crime to interfere with immigration officers was unconstitutional, after the state said the law would not target speech in most cases. The full scope of the law is still unclear.
LSU is expected to make another defensive staff hire, and the coach has SEC experience. With Blake Baker staying in Baton Rouge, Lane Kiffin’s staff has quickly come together.
LSU is expected to hire a new defensive line coach under Lane Kiffin with SEC experience
LSU is expected to make another defensive staff hire, and the coach has SEC experience. With Blake Baker staying in Baton Rouge, Lane Kiffin’s staff has quickly come together.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
LSU is expected to make another defensive staff hire, and the coach has SEC experience. With Blake Baker staying in Baton Rouge, Lane Kiffin’s staff has quickly come together.
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker has made a decision about his future amid interest from Tulane and Memphis.
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker made a decision about his future amid Tulane interest
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker has made a decision about his future amid interest from Tulane and Memphis.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker has made a decision about his future amid interest from Tulane and Memphis.
In the College Football Playoff era, conference championship games look like relics of the past. The SEC Championship Game, which this year is again between Alabama and Georgia, begs to differ.
Scott Rabalais: CFP has diminished some conference title games, but not in the SEC
In the College Football Playoff era, conference championship games look like relics of the past. The SEC Championship Game, which this year is again between Alabama and Georgia, begs to differ.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In the College Football Playoff era, conference championship games look like relics of the past. The SEC Championship Game, which this year is again between Alabama and Georgia, begs to differ.
The law authorized programs to help prevent and treat substance use disorders.
Trump signs renewal of Bill Cassidy’s law to help fight overdoses. Here’s what it does.
The law authorized programs to help prevent and treat substance use disorders.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The law authorized programs to help prevent and treat substance use disorders.
LSU’s football season tickets will cost the same in 2026 as they did this past season in a reversal from the Board of Supervisors’ earlier decision in October.
LSU football season ticket prices won’t go up as school reverses course
LSU’s football season tickets will cost the same in 2026 as they did this past season in a reversal from the Board of Supervisors’ earlier decision in October.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
LSU’s football season tickets will cost the same in 2026 as they did this past season in a reversal from the Board of Supervisors’ earlier decision in October.
Environmental groups saw the previous ruling as a marginal win against the rapid LNG export expansion in southwest Louisiana.
First-of-its-kind ruling paused construction of Louisiana LNG plant. It can now move ahead again.
Environmental groups saw the previous ruling as a marginal win against the rapid LNG export expansion in southwest Louisiana.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Environmental groups saw the previous ruling as a marginal win against the rapid LNG export expansion in southwest Louisiana.
Two people have been arrested by the Shreveport Fire Department on suspicion of starting fires.
Shreveport Fire Department makes arrests in downtown, Spring Lake fire investigations
Two people have been arrested by the Shreveport Fire Department on suspicion of starting fires.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Two people have been arrested by the Shreveport Fire Department on suspicion of starting fires.
Griffins quarterback Luke Delafield abandoned the passing game after a couple of early interceptions, but he rushed for three touchdowns and punched a return trip to the Superdome after a come-from-behind, 58-44, semifinal victory against Plaquemine on Friday.
Not Dunn yet: North DeSoto seniors have chance to finish what they started after wild semifinal victory
Griffins quarterback Luke Delafield abandoned the passing game after a couple of early interceptions, but he rushed for three touchdowns and punched a return trip to the Superdome after a come-from-behind, 58-44, semifinal victory against Plaquemine on Friday.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Griffins quarterback Luke Delafield abandoned the passing game after a couple of early interceptions, but he rushed for three touchdowns and punched a return trip to the Superdome after a come-from-behind, 58-44, semifinal victory against Plaquemine on Friday.
North DeSoto defeated Plaquemine 58-44 in a Non-Select Division II semifinal game to secure a trip to the finals at the Superdome.
Photos: See action from North DeSoto win to earn trip to Superdome
North DeSoto defeated Plaquemine 58-44 in a Non-Select Division II semifinal game to secure a trip to the finals at the Superdome.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
North DeSoto defeated Plaquemine 58-44 in a Non-Select Division II semifinal game to secure a trip to the finals at the Superdome.
A blocked field goal and a blocked punt for a touchdown helped Calvary upset Notre Dame in overtime to cap an LHSAA Select Division III semifinal Friday in Crowley. With win, Cavaliers head coach Rodney Guin passed Lee Hedges for the most victories (217) in Caddo-Bossier parish history.
'We're still trying to figure out how we won.' Goal-line stop in overtime sends Calvary to title game
A blocked field goal and a blocked punt for a touchdown helped Calvary upset Notre Dame in overtime to cap an LHSAA Select Division III semifinal Friday in Crowley. With win, Cavaliers head coach Rodney Guin passed Lee Hedges for the most victories (217) in Caddo-Bossier parish history.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A blocked field goal and a blocked punt for a touchdown helped Calvary upset Notre Dame in overtime to cap an LHSAA Select Division III semifinal Friday in Crowley. With win, Cavaliers head coach Rodney Guin passed Lee Hedges for the most victories (217) in Caddo-Bossier parish history.
Keep up with all the big games in the Shreveport area on Friday night.
Live: High school football scores for semifinals in the Shreveport-Bossier City area
Keep up with all the big games in the Shreveport area on Friday night.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Keep up with all the big games in the Shreveport area on Friday night.
The top Democrat in the House called a bill currently being considered the “Lane Kiffin Protection Act".”
LSU, Lane Kiffin take center stage in debate in Congress about paying college athletes
The top Democrat in the House called a bill currently being considered the “Lane Kiffin Protection Act".”
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The top Democrat in the House called a bill currently being considered the “Lane Kiffin Protection Act".”
After LSU left Airline's four-star receiver holding the bag, a barrage of speed dates led to Darby's commitment to Kentucky, now the home of offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, who originally recruited Darby to the Tigers.
Former LSU commit Kenny Darby stays in SEC, follows former Tigers OC to cap emotional week
After LSU left Airline's four-star receiver holding the bag, a barrage of speed dates led to Darby's commitment to Kentucky, now the home of offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, who originally recruited Darby to the Tigers.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After LSU left Airline's four-star receiver holding the bag, a barrage of speed dates led to Darby's commitment to Kentucky, now the home of offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, who originally recruited Darby to the Tigers.
Bossier City closed Tuesday on the old General Dynamics building at 301 Benton Road for $3,375,000. It's intended for use as office space and as a new senior center for the Bossier Council on Aging.
Bossier City closes on future Benton Road senior center, office building for $3.375 million
Bossier City closed Tuesday on the old General Dynamics building at 301 Benton Road for $3,375,000. It's intended for use as office space and as a new senior center for the Bossier Council on Aging.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Bossier City closed Tuesday on the old General Dynamics building at 301 Benton Road for $3,375,000. It's intended for use as office space and as a new senior center for the Bossier Council on Aging.
Data centers looking for a property tax break can find one in Caddo Parish after commission vote.
Tax incentive designed to lure data center ‘hyperscalers’ gets Caddo Commission approval
Data centers looking for a property tax break can find one in Caddo Parish after commission vote.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Data centers looking for a property tax break can find one in Caddo Parish after commission vote.
A state incentive offer looks to foreshadow hundreds of new jobs in Caddo Parish.
Cameron SLB in Caddo Parish looks to add more than 500 new jobs
A state incentive offer looks to foreshadow hundreds of new jobs in Caddo Parish.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A state incentive offer looks to foreshadow hundreds of new jobs in Caddo Parish.
A handful of environmentalists and community activists argued that a decades-long emphasis on heavy industry has placed a pollution burden on largely minority fenceline communities without the promised financial gains.
Gov. Jeff Landry's 'lightning speed' economic development plans criticized by community activists
A handful of environmentalists and community activists argued that a decades-long emphasis on heavy industry has placed a pollution burden on largely minority fenceline communities without the promised financial gains.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A handful of environmentalists and community activists argued that a decades-long emphasis on heavy industry has placed a pollution burden on largely minority fenceline communities without the promised financial gains.
Under quarterback Luke Delafield, the Griffins have posted 45 victories in four seasons. Logansport's 46 wins (1992-95) is the most for one public school class in the SBC Advocate coverage area (Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto) in history.
Friday's semifinal offers North DeSoto chance to punch Superdome ticket, record for most wins in 4-year span
Under quarterback Luke Delafield, the Griffins have posted 45 victories in four seasons. Logansport's 46 wins (1992-95) is the most for one public school class in the SBC Advocate coverage area (Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto) in history.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Under quarterback Luke Delafield, the Griffins have posted 45 victories in four seasons. Logansport's 46 wins (1992-95) is the most for one public school class in the SBC Advocate coverage area (Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto) in history.