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a day ago
- Sport
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Former UK coach Mumme returns to gridiron
Former Kentucky head coach Hal Mumme is returning to the sidelines in 2025 — at 73 years old and calling plays for a Division III football team. Mumme, one of the architects of the famed 'Air Raid' offense, has been hired as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Centenary in Shreveport, La., after spending nearly a decade out of college sports. Centenary head coach Byron Dawson, whose team went 4-6 last year in its first official football season since 1947, called Mumme 'one of the most iconic offensive minds in college football history.' 'With over 40 years of coaching experience, there's simply no substitute for the wisdom and leadership he brings,' Dawson added. 'He'll be a game-changer as he guides our young Gents with the Air Raid offense.' Mumme served as the Wildcats' head coach from 1997-2000, mentoring Heisman Trophy finalist Tim Couch during his time in Lexington. Across his UK career, Mumme collected a 20-26 record with two bowl game appearances, including an 18-17 mark in his first three years. Couch, who later became the first player selected in the 1999 NFL Draft, credits Mumme and his staff for keeping him at Kentucky. Before that, after primarily running the option as a freshman — and poorly — under coach Bill Curry, Couch was going to transfer. Then Mumme was hired. 'My first meeting with Hal I walk into his office and he literally says, 'You're my starting quarterback and we're going to throw it 50 times a game. How's that sound?' ' Couch recalled on the Saturday Down South podcast in 2022. 'All right, I think I'll reconsider transferring at this point.' Couch stayed, and the rest was history — as Mumme's offense began to permeate throughout the sport. 'I had no idea it would be so prevalent around college football and now it's even made its way to the NFL,' Couch said. 'It's really cool to see that we were on the ground floor of breaking that system into major college football and where it is today.' Mumme resigned from Kentucky in 2001 amid NCAA rules violations within the program, including payments and illegal gifts to players. However, the NCAA concluded that Mumme was innocent of any individual rules violations. Mumme later had head coaching stops at Southeastern Louisiana, New Mexico State, Division III McMurry and Division II Belhaven. He last coached as an offensive coordinator for the XFL's Dallas Renegades in 2020.
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2 days ago
- Politics
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Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Louisiana snakes, rodents on traps at restaurants
It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. If you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. Louisiana lakes with the highest snake populations according to WorldAtlas Louisiana is home to approximately 48 species of snakes, and seven of those species are venomous. In Louisiana lakes, the most common non-venomous snakes that are found include the banded water snake, the diamond back water snake and the common garter snake. Conversely, the most common venomous snakes found in Louisiana lakes include cottonmouths, also referred to as water moccasins, and copperheads. Rodents on traps, dirty surfaces | Top Caddo Parish restaurant inspections June 22-28 The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June 22-28, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Caddo Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the finding. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. When will it cool down in Louisiana? Fall 2025 weather forecast by Old Farmer's Almanac This year, fall will officially begin on Monday, Sept. 22, which marks the arrival of the vernal equinox. For the deep South, which includes Louisiana, September and October are predicted to be warmer than normal, with below-normal rainfall in the north and near-normal amounts in the South, says The Old Farmer's Almanac. Study reveals the most stolen vehicle in each state. Find out Louisiana's most stolen car More than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, with an average of one car being stolen every 37 seconds, in 2024 alone. The most stolen car in Louisiana is a Hyundai Elantra, with approximately 360 vehicles stolen, according to the 2024 auto-theft insurance claims filed with the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In Louisiana, Bill Cassidy raises mountain of cash to defend seat against MAGA Republicans Louisiana incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy continues to build a mountain of money to defend his seat in 2026 against at least two GOP opponents who question his MAGA credentials. Cassidy's campaign announced Louisiana's senior senator will report $9 million cash on hand after raising $2.1 million more in the second quarter. More: Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Friendliest small town, cotton in Louisiana Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Louisiana snakes, rodents on traps at restaurants Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
- Health
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Bossier City man dies after being found unresponsive in Shreveport lodge pool
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has identified a Bossier City man who was found unresponsive in the Shreveport Elks Lodge pool Sunday, July 20. According to the coroner's office, Michael McMillon, 61, was in the pool at the lodge in the 300 block of East Preston Avenue with family members when EMS was dispatched because McMillon was unresponsive. He was transported to WK Pierremont Health Center emergency room just before 1:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m. According to the coroner's office, the manner and cause of death is still pending autopsy and toxicology results. More: Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Louisiana snakes, rodents on traps at restaurants Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Bossier City man dies, found unresponsive in Shreveport Elks Lodge pool Solve the daily Crossword
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08-07-2025
- Sport
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Nation's No. 1 QB Recruit Predicted to Commit to Big Ten Powerhouse
Nation's No. 1 QB Recruit Predicted to Commit to Big Ten Powerhouse originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lincoln Riley is known for his ability to develop quarterbacks. The USC Trojans' head coach has helped Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams each win the Heisman Trophy. Peyton Houston hopes to be the next in that successful lineage. Advertisement 'NEW: Rivals' @SWilftong_ and @samspiegs have logged expert predictions for USC to land 2027 4-star QB Peyton Houston,' Rivals wrote Monday on X. 'Houston is the No. 8 QB in the 2027 class.' Houston, a Shreveport, La., native, is tabbed as the No. 1 passer in ESPN's Class of 2027 rankings. On that list, he ranks ahead of Bobby Coleman Jr., Keegan Croucher, Brady Edmunds and Peter Bourque. Edmunds is an Ohio State commit. According to MaxPreps, Houston passed for 4,480 yards, 38 touchdowns and six interceptions as a sophomore at Evangel Christian Academy (La.). He also rushed for 690 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 totes. 'It means a lot, and it's a blessing, for sure, to have Lincoln Riley think I'm one of the top guys for him,' Houston told Rivals' Adam Gorney last month. 'That relationship there is definitely strong.' Advertisement USC Trojans head coach Lincoln A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Houston could be set up well if he ends up taking the reins of the Trojans' offense. In 247Sports' team rankings, USC has the No. 1 recruiting haul in the Class of 2026. That group includes four-star signal-caller Jonas Williams and five-star tight end Mark Bowman, who's drawn comparisons to Brock Bowers. Among his 32 offers, Houston is also considering the Oklahoma Sooners, Clemson Tigers and Texas Longhorns. Related: How Lincoln Riley Can go From Hot Seat to Dominant Again This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
- Automotive
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Ramp closure in south Shreveport for morning hours. Check out where and when
South Shreveport residents will see a change in traffic this month with continued work on the Interstate 49 southbound off-ramp. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, work on the Southern Loop off-ramp will result in the ramp closure starting July 7 through July 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. DOTD said this is necessary to allow for construction on the new adjacent lane at the off-ramp. The purpose of this project is to provide increased traffic capacity at the off-ramp in an effort to improve safety by decreasing congestion and back-ups. According to DOTD, this entire project is expected to be complete in Fall 2025. More: New project coming to improve south Caddo Parish traffic. Check out road construction Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: South Shreveport I-49 ramp closure set for for morning hours
