Around the Red River
Around the Red River: what our neighbors are covering this Tuesday
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Archive
23 current stories, newest first, from the Red River Dispatch report.
Louisiana Illuminator
Group criticizes state for late, lenient pollution enforcement in Lake Charles
Louisiana officials have been slow to identify and punish violations of federal climate laws in the Lake Charles area, according to environmental groups.
Louisiana Illuminator
Major bill to set standards for college athletes’ pay passes US Senate
Clouds pass over Tiger Stadium on March 20, 2023, on Louisiana State University's campus in Baton Rouge (Matthew Perschall/Louisiana Illuminator)
Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana congressional candidates weigh in on federal disaster recovery
Since starting his second term in office, President Donald Trump has made efforts to overhaul the federal government’s approach to natural disaster assistance. Louisiana, which is especially prone to hurricanes, would li
Around the Red River
Around the Red River: what our neighbors are covering this Monday
A quick look at what other Shreveport-Bossier newsrooms are reporting, with links to their full stories.
Catching up
Catching up: Caddo Commission meeting times
Caddo Parish Commission is considering changing its regular meeting time due to public complaints about the current 3:30 p.m. schedule. The proposal faces questions from commission leaders.
Catching up
Catching up: sports complex funding discrepancy
Caddo Parish is seeking voter approval for a sports complex, with conflicting figures of $60 million and $70 million reported in media outlets.
Scoreboard
Louisiana football scores: LSU beats Texas A&M 35-6
Louisiana's college teams went 5-5 this weekend. Here's how every team from the state finished, starting with north Louisiana.
Around the Red River
Around the Red River: 9 stories our neighbors are covering this Sunday
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Local
Red River Balloon Rally returns to Bossier City
The Red River Balloon Rally returns with balloon races, music, and fireworks.
Education
Centenary College Ranked Top National Liberal Arts College
Centenary College named Top National Liberal Arts College in 2027 U.S. News rankings.
Education
BPCC Offering Free Construction Crafts Bootcamps in Natchitoches
Bossier Parish Community College will host free construction crafts bootcamps in Natchitoches and Sabine Valley this fall.
Education
Centenary College offers free AI speaker series in Sept., Oct. and Nov.
Centenary College is offering free AI events in September, October and November for the public.
Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana adds and updates its list of waterways with high mercury levels in fish
Two new waterways have been added to a list where Louisiana officials warn people should limit or avoid eating certain fish species after high levels of mercury were detected in samples.
Louisiana Illuminator
Southern University announces semifinalists for system president’s job
The F. G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University in Baton Rouge is also known as the "Mini-Dome" and is a multi-purpose facility used for campus and community events. (Photo provided by Southern University)
Louisiana Illuminator
LSU struggles with multimillion-dollar athletics deficit: ‘We’ve got to stop that bleeding’
After years of minimal profits, LSU athletics is now tens of millions of dollars in the red.
Louisiana Illuminator
Legislator proposes Dolly Parton license plate in Louisiana to support literacy
State Rep. Mike Bayham, R-Chalmette, is proposing a special Dolly Parton license plate in Louisiana that would help fund a state literacy program for children started by the country music icon.
Louisiana Illuminator
UL System schools list team-level revenue sharing budgets despite new state law
Louisiana Tech University will spend nearly $2 million in public money to pay its student-athletes this year, while the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will devote $1.5 million to its sports teams.
Education
BPCC natchitoches Hosts Career Fair Oct. 8
Career fair connects employers with job seekers in Natchitoches on Oct. 8.
At the Shreveport City Council
Shreveport plans parity raises of 4% to 8% for about 400 city employees
A city official told the council the raises would be in the mayor's proposed budget and take effect Jan. 1 if approved.
At the Shreveport City Council
Council approves budget amendments for water, sewer, and Sportran
Shreveport City Council approved several budget amendments during its September 21, 2026, meeting.
Public Safety
Caddo Parish Commission to hold Regular Session on October 8
Caddo Parish Commission will meet on October 8 to discuss zoning changes and special resolutions.
Public Safety
Louisiana State Police Plane Lands in Texas Amid SpaceX Launch Site Negotiations
A Louisiana State Police plane, often used by Gov. Jeff Landry, landed in Texas as part of a multi-state criminal probe.