By PATRICK MEEHAN, Centenary Sports Information Director

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Hungry for a win, the Centenary football team and the Lyon College Scots meet in a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game on Saturday afternoon with kickoff reset for 2:30 at Bad Boy Mowers Stadium.

Start time was moved up an hour Thursday evening due to the possibility of severe weather in the Batesville area early Saturday evening, officials said.

The Gents (0-4, 0-1 SCAC) fell 55-27 to the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs last Saturday in their conference opener at home. The Scots (1-3, 0-1 SCAC) lost at McMurry 65-7 in their league opener.

Centenary and Lyon met twice last season with the Gents winning both games, 35-14 at home and 28-21 on the road.

Centenary was down 21-14 late in that game in Batesville last season but tied the score with under two minutes to play and then scored the winning touchdown with 15 seconds remaining to record a thrilling comeback victory. The Gents are 0-2 on the road this season with losses at Millsaps College and Austin College while the Scots are 1-1 at home.

“We’re excited about our conference road opener,” said head coach Byron Dawson.

“Lyon is a well-coached team with a strong veteran roster. For us, the focus must be on the little things like cleaning up the mistakes from last week and playing disciplined, complete football. Our goal is to compete at a high level for 60 minutes.”

The Gents are averaging 389.5 yards of total offense per game – 291.8 passing and 97.8 rushing and average 22.3 points per game.

Junior quarterback Vance Feuerbacher has completed two-thirds of his passes (101-156) for 1,112 yards and nine touchdowns. Feuerbacher ranks 65^th nationally in both passing yards and passing touchdowns and his 11 total TD’s are tied for fifth. 

Freshman Theo Dunn tops the targets with 24 catches for 370 yards and three scores. Obadiah Butler, a senior, is the top running back with 15 attempts for 159 yards and a touchdown.

Freshman defensive back TJ Ranson and sophomore linebacker Collins Watkins lead the Gents’ defense with 34 total tackles each.

Feuerbacher is second in the conference in passing yards per game (278.0), Dunn ranks third in receiving yards/game (6.0), and Ranson and Watkins are tied for second in the league in tackles per game (8.5).

Chris Douglas is the head coach of Lyon and is in his sixth season at the helm.

Lyon went 1-9 last season and was picked to finish last this season in the conference preseason poll.

The Scots are playing football on campus for the first time in their history in their brand-new stadium, Bad Boy Mowers Stadium.

Live stats and live video are available for the game at the links below:

STATS: https://lyonscots.com/sidearmstats/football/summary

VIDEO: https://lyonscots.com/sports/2019/8/15/ScotsDigitalNetwork

The Gents close the month of October at home next Saturday at 5 against McMurry. Centenary will face Hendrix College on Nov. 1 in Conway, Ark. and are back home on Nov. 8 to face the ‘Roos of Austin College again to close the regular season.

Contact Patrick at pmeehan@centenary.edu

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On behalf of the Management and Staff of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, in conjunction with the Edwards Family, we announce the celebration of life honoring Mr. Gregory Tyron Edwards.
Mr. Edwards will lie in state for visitation on Friday, October 17, 2025, between the hours of 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport. The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11 am, in the chapel of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport.

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Funeral services for Martin Marion Faktor, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Airline Drive Church of Christ, 2125 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be held at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Ben Brewster.

Martin, 83 years of age, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at home with his family by his side.

Martin was born May 29, 1942, in Houston, Texas, to Martin Marion Faktor, Sr., and Katherine Marie Hays Faktor. He graduated from Reagan High School in Houston and then attended Texas A&M University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business. In 1963 he married Mary Lou McNiel, his wife of 62 years. They were blessed with two sons, Charles Nevitt Faktor and Martin John Faktor, II. Martin began his career with Sears Roebuck and Co. as a merchandise manager. He was transferred to several different cities in Texas before being transferred to Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1977. When offered another opportunity to transfer, he chose to stay with Sears in the Shreveport-Bossier area so he could care for his ailing father and because he and his wife had opened the Inspiration Christian Bookstore in Bossier City. For the last many years, he also worked with his close and special friends, the Trippel family whom he greatly appreciated, at Generations Gifts in Bossier City.

Martin and his family were faithful members of Airline Drive Church of Christ. After retiring from Sears, Martin volunteered to mow at the church. He took great pride in keeping the church grounds for more than 30 years. Other special interests included racing homing pigeons, bass fishing, and all things Texas A&M.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Katherine Faktor; his sister, Esta Sue Faktor, and his in-laws, Morgan and Elva McNiel.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Faktor; sons, Charles Faktor and wife, Alana and Martin John Faktor; grandchildren, Garrett Faktor and wife, Katie, Payne Faktor and Adeline Faktor; great-grandchildren, Bear, Sunday, and Cecilia Faktor as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Willis Knighton Bossier and Willis Knighton Hospice for their exceptional care and the kindness shown to the entire family.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Bossier KIDS, 2125 Airline Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111.

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Martin Marion Faktor, Jr.
May 29, 1942 – October 14, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Airline Drive Church of Christ, Bossier City. 

Leonard “Lenny” Joseph Lewis
May 29, 1942 – October 14, 2025
Service: Monday, October 20, 2025, 1pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Shreveport.

Mozelle D. McGee
September 10, 1945 – October 13, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1pm at Lighthill Baptist Church, Blanchard.

Lucille Ball Marshall
December 17, 1948 – October 12, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Koran.

Gwendolyn “Faye” Cutwright Robinson
October 26, 1941 – October 11, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Shreveport.

Lenora Mae Henning
November 29, 1932 – October 10, 2025
Service: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10am at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Betty “Bet” Hudgins
August 10, 1950 – October 10, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Egypt Hill Baptist Church, Plain Dealing. 

Elzenia Himes Brown
August 15, 1940 – October 9, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12pm at Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Derrick Tyrone Pennington
November 5, 1961 – October 8, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Life United Church, Shreveport.

Martaevion Loston
March 12, 2008 – October 7, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1pm at Lincoln Cemetery, Shreveport.

Nadine Carolyn Perkins
August 23, 1952 – October 7, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Union Spring Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Schloss
June 25, 1941 – October 4, 2025
Service: Monday, October 20, 2025, 2pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport. 

Caitlyn D. Thomas
July 7, 2025 – October 3, 2025
Service: Friday, October 17, 2025, 11am at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport.

Sandra Fay Johnson
December 21, 1936 – October 2, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City.

Patrick Yancey Bryant
December 25, 1958 – October 1, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2pm at El Paso Mexican Grill (Youree Dr.), Shreveport. 

Gregory Tyron Edwards
December 15, 1961 – September 29, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport.

John Lucas Cocchiara
September 16, 1939 – September 28, 2025
Service: Friday, October 17, 2025, 10am at St. John Berchmans Cathedral, Shreveport. 

John Davis Walton
June 12, 1949 – September 9, 2025
Service: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1pm at Carver Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport.

Sharon McCaskill
October 22, 1943 – August 20, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2pm at Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport. 

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State Senator Alan Seabaugh has officially announced his candidacy for District Attorney of Caddo Parish, citing a need for stronger leadership to address what he calls an escalating crime problem in the area.

In his announcement, Seabaugh said crime in Caddo Parish has reached unacceptable levels and emphasized his commitment to holding offenders accountable while protecting victims and families.

“Crime in Caddo Parish is out of control — and it’s time for real leadership that will stand up for victims, hold criminals accountable, and keep our families safe,” he added.

Seabaugh said his decision to run stems from his desire to restore law and order and ensure justice is served fairly and consistently throughout the parish.

A longtime advocate for public safety and community values, Seabaugh said he plans to bring a renewed focus on prosecution, transparency, and results-driven leadership to the District Attorney’s Office.

“It’s time to make Caddo Parish safe again,” Seabaugh said.

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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a silent auction for loose livestock that has been impounded. The auction will feature one horse and two donkeys, whose owner could not be located. The auction will start on Friday, October 17, and will conclude on Thursday, October 23. Bids can be submitted in person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Patrol Office located at 4910 North Market Street, Shreveport. The winning bidder will be contacted on Friday, October 24, 2025, to arrange for the pickup of the animals. For more information contact patrol division at (318) 681-1100.

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The Shreveport Police Department would like to remind community members and media partners that no one will ever call any member of the public soliciting money.

There has been an increase in reports of scams involving individuals posing as law enforcement officers, including police officers, sheriff’s deputies, jailers, or even federal agents from the FBI. These scammers often claim that a payment is needed to avoid arrest, clear a warrant, or assist with an investigation.

The SPD wants to make it absolutely clear, no member of the SPD force will ever contact an resident by phone to request or demand money.

Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to be a police officer or other law enforcement official asking for payment, hang up immediately and contact a local law enforcement agency to verify the claim.

Public awareness is key to stopping these scams. Share this information with friends, family, and especially elderly relatives who are often targeted.

For more information or to report suspicious calls, contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300

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The City of Shreveport’s Block by Block Initiative has wrapped its first phase with stunning results-proof that when citizens, city departments, community leaders, and volunteers come together, real change happens.

Over the course of eleven clean sweeps across Shreveport neighborhoods, the city removed a staggering 810.9 tons of litter-equal to nearly 1.8 million pounds of waste and collected 3,035 discarded tires. More than 312 registered volunteers took part, with many more joining in on-site to lend a hand.

Firefighters from the Shreveport Fire Department also went door to door throughout the targeted neighborhoods, installing 50 smoke detectors for free and inspecting hundreds more to ensure residents safety.

“Block by Block is more than a cleanup t’s a community comeback,” said Mayor Tom Arceneaux. “What started as a bold idea to fight blight has become a citywide movement powered by pride, service, and collaboration. I’m incredibly proud of what our team and citizens have accomplished together. And we’re not done yet.”

THE IMPACT
From June through September, volunteers and city crews tackled litter, debris, overgrowth, and illegal dumping in the following eleven neighborhoods: Cedar Grove, Queensborough, Mooretown, Ingleside, Broadmoor, Southern Hills, Highland, Allendale, Lakeside, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cherokee Park.

Together, these sweeps:
Removed 810.9 tons (1,787,728.48 pounds) of litter and debris
Collected 3,035 tires
Installed 50 free smoke detectors
Inspected hundreds more homes for fire safety
Engaged 312 registered volunteers, with many additional on-site helpers

BACKROUND
Launched in 2024, Block by Block is the result of Mayor Tom Arceneaux’s participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, which helps cities design and implement bold, data-driven programs. The Arceneaux administration brought together a task force of city leaders and community partners to combat blight and revitalize neighborhoods through concentrated, recurring sweeps-cleaning, restoring, and investing in one area at a time.

The initiative has since become a model for civic collaboration, combining the efforts of Public Works, Property Standards, SPAR, the Shreveport Fire Department, SPORTRAN, Shreveport Green, the Shreveport City Council, leaders from Caddo Parish, and dozens of community organizations and volunteers.

WHAT’S NEXT
Phase I of Block by Block is already in development and will be announced soon, bringing expanded focus, deeper community engagement, and continued investment in neighborhood renewal.

“The numbers tell the story,” Mayor Arceneaux said, “But the real success is in the pride residents feel when they see their neighborhoods cared for and their city working alongside them. That’s the future we’re buildingblock by block.”

ABOUT BLOCK BY BLOCK

Block by Block is Shreveport’s neighborhood-based blight-fighting initiative focused on concentrated cleanups, community engagement, and long-term revitalization. Through the collaboration of city departments, residents, and volunteers, the program targets areas most in need and delivers visible, measurable change across the city.

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Go Bucs! BOM Bank is proud to support the Haughton Middle School Volleyball Team! Our donation will help the team with travel expenses, athletic equipment, pregame meals, and uniforms — giving these athletes the tools they need for a successful season. Pictured left to right: BOM’s Melinda Williams and McKinley Coulson.

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By LEE BRECHEEN, Louisiana Football Magazine

While Parkway High School has fielded strong teams with good success in the past three seasons, this year is shaping up as a very special one for the undefeated Panthers.

One of their best assets is the four Class of 2026 football players who are the starting linebackers. I watched last Thursday’s LHSAA Network telecast of the big Airline-Parkway game and was impressed with their leadership and football savvy – and their toughness.

I think Parkway has one of the best linebacking groups in Louisiana.

It’s not an overnight development. In the past three years, I have seen three of  these kids really become very fine players. Their personal history goes way back. Their impact makes the Parkway football team a legit Division I Non-Select postseason threat this year.

The “Dirty Red” always are really good on defense, and they definitely have other talented players in their starting defensive alignment. But this very special LB group is the key and credit goes to head coach Coy Brotherton and linebackers coach Chris Kennedy for their development and coaching these kids every year.

My dad, a former coach, always told me, “if you have great linebackers, you will have a shot at championships. The best defenses are built around a great linebacking group.”

That’s what I saw in the black and red last Thursday night. They don’t look like a scary bunch until the ball is snapped. There are lots of LBs who are bigger, and faster, but very few teams have a group that plays together as well as Parkway’s LBs do.

The Los Angeles Rams of my childhood had a “Fearsome Foursome” up front, and the 2025 Parkway Panthers have that behind a very good defensive line. The playmakers at linebacker are Mark Copenhaver (5-8, 180) J.P. McGovern (5-10, 180), Brady Prine (6-2, 195), and Colby Lee (5-11,175).

What also really impressed me is all four kids are great students. Outside LB Colby Lee has close to a 3.0 GPA, the versatile (Will or outside LB and safety) J.P. McGovern has a 4.0, the strongside ‘backer Mark Copenhaver has a 3.6 GPA, matched by middle linebacker Brady Prine.

It’s always nice to have four seniors at linebacker, said Brotherton.

”Mark has been a starter since his sophomore season and was the district Co- MVP last year on defense. Colby Lee started several games last year and has had a tremendous start to this season. Brady Prine was All-District 1-5A in 2024 and is a throwback linebacker that plays downhill very well. And then you have J,P. McGovern, a new starter in 2025 who gives us exactly what we need to round out the position.”

Copenhaver said the group’s unity goes way back.

“Playing with this group of linebackers is very special. The chemistry is on a different level because we have been playing  together since 6 years old,” he said. “I wouldn’t trade these guys for anything.”

Lee agrees: “This group is special just for the fact we have all played together for years and we have a lot of talent in the linebacker room.”

“It’s a lot of fun playing with these guys,” said Prine. “We have been playing with or against each other since B-Park so we understand each other very well.”

Copenhaver has some Division III offers and would like to major in project management in college.

McGovern has been offered by two D-3 programs, Centenary and Millsaps. He also plays on the Parkway golf team and would like to be a physical therapist one day.

Prine has talked to Stephen F. Austin, and went to Northwestern State camps over the summer. He would like to become a personal trainer or physical therapist.

Lee doesn’t have offers yet, but he has ambition. He would love the chance to play college football at some level and I believe there is some place where he will earn a spot.

But first, the Panthers have to control the explosive offenses in their remaining 1-5A games – notably, Captain Shreve and in Week 10, Evangel – to get the power ranking that will keep them home in the playoffs for at least two rounds.

Contact Lee at lbrecheen@aol.com

(Lee Brecheen is the longtime publisher of Louisiana Football Magazine, covering all of the state’s high school teams each year since 1997.  He’s been tracking high school recruits since 1992. Free content can be found at the website lafootballmagazine.com. Lee hosts a podcast with guests from around the state — The Sports Scouting Report with Lee Brecheen, available on YouTube).

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JOURNAL SPORTS

District 1-5A leader Evangel visits Benton in the only local Thursday night high school football game in Week 7.

The Eagles (5-1, 5-0) have a half-game lead over Parkway (6-0, 4-0) in the 1-5A standings. The Tigers (2-4, 1-3) have been at their best lately after struggling through the first two weeks, when they were outscored 99-34.

Since, the Benton offense has been cooking, averaging 48.8 points per game. But they’ve not been able to stop their opponents in the same stretch, allowing 48.7 ppg.

Bad news: Evangel’s defense has allowed only a combined 39 points in its last two wins. Meanwhile the Eagles have averaged 58 points in their 1-5A games.

Evangel’s five-game win streak is its best since 2018. Benton has won two straight.

Both starting quarterbacks are hot names on the Class of 2027 recruiting lists. Evangel’s Pop Houston has already committed to LSU, while Malachi Zeigler of Benton is raising his stock with recent outings.

Houston is averaging 12.3 yards per carry, most on scrambles, and has six rushing touchdowns. He has thrown for 21 scores and 2,070 yards while completing 66 percent (114-172) of his passes, with just three interceptions, all in a 51-49 win over Airline.

Zeigler has run for four touchdowns and a 6.4 average. He has 1,672 passing yards, hitting on 59 percent (101-170) with only five interceptions while throwing 15 scoring passes.

ECA’s top receivers are Charley Abraham (43-644, 5 TDs) Demarkus Evans (23-421, 6 TDs) and Johnny Casey Jr. (22-458, 5 TDs). All-State linebacker and rugged running back Damari “Dae-Dae” Drake has 10 rushing TDs and a 9.7 average per carry.

Benton also has three productive pass catchers: Case Austin (20-639, 7 TDs, 32.0 yards per catch), Rydon McCormack (21-344, 3 TDs) and running back Greg Chambers (20-194, 1 TD). Chambers has run for 10 scores, one every eight carries, and averages 5.1 yards per rush.

A live audio stream of the game can be found on the Benton Tigers Sports Network Facebook page or by using the Benton Tigers Sports Network link.

The Northwood at Bossier game initially scheduled for tonight has been shifted to Friday.

The Week 7 schedule for Shreveport-Bossier high school football:

 

TONIGHT

District 1-5A

Evangel (5-1, 5-0) at Benton (2-4, 1-3)

 

FRIDAY

District 1-5A

Haughton (1-5, 1-4) at Airline (3-3, 1-3)

Byrd (1-5, 0-4) at Natchitoches Central (3-3, 1-3)

Parkway (6-0, 4-0) at Huntington (3-3, 3-2), Independence Stadium

 

Non-district

Destrehan (4-2) at Captain Shreve (4-2, 4-1), Lee Hedges Stadium

 

District 1-4A

Northwood (5-1, 2-1) at Bossier (3-3, 1-2)

Booker T. Washington (4-2, 1-2) at Minden (2-4, 1-2)

Woodlawn (2-4, 0-3) at Loyola (6-0, 3-0)

Southwood (3-2, 1-2) at North DeSoto (6-0, 3-0)

 

District 1-2A

Union Parish (3-3, 3-0) at Calvary (5-1, 3-0)

D’Arbonne Woods (5-1, 2-1) at North Caddo (1-5, 1-1)

Homer (1-5, 0-2) at Green Oaks (1-5, 0-2), Jerry Burton Stadium

 

Non-district

Ringgold (2-4) at Magnolia School of Excellence (0-5)

 

District 1-1A

Arcadia (2-4, 1-1) at Plain Dealing (0-5, 0-3)

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JOURNAL SPORTS

The LSUS Fishing team placed three boats in the top 11 in the 2025 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle outside of Russellville, Ark., this past weekend.

The LSUS pair of Miles Smith and William Tew hauled in 33.32 pounds of bass in the two-day event, missing the top spot by less than five ounces.

The sixth-place pair of Carsen Adcock and Will Powell ended day one as the highest Pilots boat (16.31 pounds), but a slight dip on Day 2 (13.84) put this boat about 3.5 pounds off the weight to beat.

Mason McCormick and Colton Caskey fished pretty evenly over the two days to finish No. 11 with 28.5 pounds.

LSUS was one of two schools to place three boats that high in the 284-boat field.

“These guys are good,” said LSUS coach Charles Thompson. “This lake sets up right for us as its part of a river system that muddies up and is closer to Louisiana and Texas fishing than previous fall events on Kentucky Lake and Pickwick Lake.”

While Smith and Tew are seniors who are college fishing and LSUS veterans, the other two boats featured one nearby freshman each (Haughton’s Adcock and Riverdale Academy’s Caskey)

“These guys have all the skills, it’s just a matter of time,” Thompson said. “Take Mason and Colton – they fished everything differently because they weren’t catching fish at the beginning.

“All of our guys worked really well together.”

The tournament, which counts as double points in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year standings as an Association of Collegiate Anglers event, helps boost the Pilots in what had been a slower than expected fall season.

LSUS was picked preseason No. 5 after its second straight top-10 finish this past season, but the Pilots entered the Lake Dardanelle event at No. 14.

Thompson projects this finish should have LSUS sniffing the top 10 again when the new rankings are published.

“This performance means we’re not behind the eight-ball heading into the spring season, which plays a little more to our guys’ strengths,” Thompson said. “One of grandparents talked about a runner who has a strong kick to end the race, but if you let the other guys get too far ahead, it doesn’t matter how strong your kick is.

“The top teams did build a lead on us through the first two or three tournaments of the fall, but this performance betters our position.”

Two other LSUS boats finished in the top half of the field in Hunter Hamilton/Tyler Morris (No. 121) and Ian Carter/Hayden Davis (No. 139).

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It all started half a century ago and my friend, the late Kinny Haddox, wrote about the birth of high school bass tournaments, how they got kicked off and the part he played in getting this circuit up and running.

Louisiana Sportsman magazine ran an article written by Haddox about the first-ever documented high school bass tournament. Know where it was held? At Jake’s Boat Dock on Lake D’Arbonne 50 years ago.

“I was a 23-year-old sports and outdoor writer for the Monroe newspaper when we came up with the idea of high school fishing tournament joking late one Friday after a hectic night of high school football. Several of us were talking about fishing that midnight when a sports story came across the AP wire about the formation of the new World Football League. We joked about what might come next and out of the blue, I said, ‘Well, I guess high school fishing tournaments.’ We all had a good laugh, but the idea didn’t go away. The next spring, there we were lined up at Jake’s on D’Arbonne,” Haddox wrote.

That first tournament offered a trophy and a rod and reel combo to the winners. Entry fee to fish was $2.50.

“Wow, how things have changed,” Haddox wrote. “Following a recent high school championship event on another lake, local tourism officials estimated a $1.5 million economic impact from the events.

“As I watch today,” Haddox continued, “I just grin and enjoy the fact that these kids, most of who will never win a slam-dunk contest or play under the Friday Night Lights, are finally getting to show their stuff and grow a sport that so many of us love dearly.”

I had visitors this past week, nephew Ben Dupree, his wife Kristen and their 15-year-old son, Michael. Talking with Michael triggered my digging until I found the Kinny Haddox article because Michael as a high school sophomore is a member of the Calvin High School bass fishing team.

“I’ve been a member of our team for the past two years and right now, my partner and I are tied with another team from Winn Parish for first place in our parish circuit which includes teams from Winnfield, Dodson and Calvin. If we keep our points up, we’ll go to regionals and hopefully do well enough to go to the state tournament on Toledo Bend,” said Michael.

Michael’s largest bass so far has been a 5 ½ pounder and the lakes their tournaments are held on include Black Lake, Caney Lake, Cane River and Grand Bayou.

“Black Lake and Cane River are my two favorite lakes and my favorite lures are a weighted Ole Monster worm and a Sinko.

“I’ll cast close to structure, like a stump or log and the bite is usually subtle. You’ll feel a tap or the line moves off to the side or just feels heavy. That’s when I set the hook,” he said.

“My dad was boat captain for my partner and I but this year, we’re letting dad rest and using my brother, Reagan as captain as he has his own boat and is a good bass fisherman, having caught one weighing nearly 10 pounds.”

It is indeed gratifying that kids today can enjoy a sport that started in the state on Lake D’Arbonne 50 years ago, something they can enjoy for as long as they live.

Contact Glynn at glynnharris37@gmail.com

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A service celebrating the life of Ms. Crystal Jenell Howard will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Good Samaritan Funeral Home located at 2200 Laurel Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103.

Public viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan Funeral Home.

Ms. Howard will be laid to rest at Carver Memorial Cemetery, 498 Kennie Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106.

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Funeral services for Leonard “Lenny” Joseph Lewis, 74, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 522 E Flournoy Lucas Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be held at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Monsignor Rothell Price.

Lenny was born on July 4, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Stanley J. Lewis and Pauline Taglavore Lewis and passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

While attending Jesuit High School, he was a running back in football as well as played on the baseball team. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Northwestern State University, he joined his father, Stan Lewis, in the music industry where he worked until retirement. He was a promotion man and enjoyed promoting songs. He was an avid sports fan and was known to have five tv’s going on at all time to watch multiple games.

Lenny was a family man. He shared a special relationship with his sister, who he lovingly called Sue, and they enjoyed going to the movies together. When Sue returned to school, he took on the task of babysitting his nephews, Michael and Christopher, and they made special memories together. He had a great smile and never encountered a stranger. He was loyal to his friends, and above all loved his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Susan Lewis Garriga; nephews, Christopher Garriga and wife, Jennifer and Michael Garriga and wife, Ali and great-nieces and great-nephews, Charley, Collins, Coulter and Grayson.

Honoring Lenny as pallbearers will be Bubba Cordaro, Kevin Cush, Chuck Hudson, Ron Lewis, Tim O’Laughlin and Johnny Taylor. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be James Lewis, Sam Pernici and Donny Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Loyola College Prep, 921 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101.

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Leonard “Lenny” Joseph Lewis
May 29, 1942 – October 14, 2025
Service: Monday, October 20, 2025, 1pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Shreveport.

Gwendolyn “Faye” Cutwright Robinson
October 26, 1941 – October 11, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Shreveport.

Lenora Mae Henning
November 29, 1932 – October 10, 2025
Service: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10am at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Betty “Bet” Hudgins
August 10, 1950 – October 10, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Egypt Hill Baptist Church, Plain Dealing. 

Elzenia Himes Brown
August 15, 1940 – October 9, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12pm at Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Derrick Tyrone Pennington
November 5, 1961 – October 8, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Life United Church, Shreveport.

Gloria Jean Gaston
March 14, 1945 – October 7, 2025
Service: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11am at Paradise Baptist Church, Shreveport. 

Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Schloss
June 25, 1941 – October 4, 2025
Service: Monday, October 20, 2025, 2pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport. 

Sandra Fay Johnson
December 21, 1936 – October 2, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City.

Patrick Yancey Bryant
December 25, 1958 – October 1, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2pm at El Paso Mexican Grill (Youree Dr.), Shreveport. 

John Lucas Cocchiara
September 16, 1939 – September 28, 2025
Service: Friday, October 17, 2025, 10am at St. John Berchmans Cathedral, Shreveport. 

John Davis Walton
June 12, 1949 – September 9, 2025
Service: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1pm at Carver Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport.

Sharon McCaskill
October 22, 1943 – August 20, 2025
Service: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2pm at Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport. 

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The Shreveport Police Department continues to make every effort to remove firearms from the hands of those prohibited from possessing them.

On October 13th, just after 7:00 p.m., Shreveport Police patrol officers conducted a traffic stop for multiple violations on a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Jakoby Fraizer. During the stop, officers discovered that Fraizer was armed with a firearm. Further investigation revealed that he is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction for aggravated assault with a firearm.

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Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in five new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 14.

The new deputies are as follows:
Kelsey Metoyer – Tax Clerk
Devante Walls – Jail Records Clerk
Ericka Petteway – LPN
Ricky Smith – PT CH Security
Brandy Powell – PT CH Security

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting new personnel. Applicants aged 21 years or older can apply for various positions, including corrections deputies/security, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, building and groundskeepers, part-time courthouse security personnel, and part-time work release drivers.

For more information on qualifications, benefits, and the application process visit caddosheriff.org.

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The Bossier City Farmers Market has once again been named the number one farmers market in Louisiana for 2025, celebrating another year of community spirit, local flavor, and family fun.

Hosted each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot, the market brings together local farmers, artisans, and food vendors for a vibrant showcase of homegrown goods and handmade products.

Organizers credit the continued success to the dedication of loyal shoppers, hardworking vendors, and the community’s enthusiasm for supporting local businesses.

The market runs through November 29 and offers free admission and parking for all visitors.

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The Benton Tiger Band earned top honors at the Four States Marching Contest in Texarkana, capturing the title of Grand Champion. The band impressed judges with a performance that showcased the power of its drumline and the precision of its colorguard. In addition to the overall championship, the ensemble received awards for Best Overall Drumline and Best Overall Colorguard. School officials praised the band’s hard work and dedication as members continue their competition season.

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