2021-03-17

Season finale rivalry

Bulls shut out Eagles in final matchup

With playoff seeding on the line, the Bridgeport Bulls and Decatur Eagles closed out the regular season Monday.

Bronco Sport combines fun, function

My colleague Mark Jordan and I have spent a week behind the wheel of a really fun to drive new vehicle – the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

Last-second heartbreak

Hounds fall short to Texline in title game

In the span of 17 seconds, the Slidell Greyhounds’ bid for a third consecutive state championship disappeared Friday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Cheering on the Hounds

Fans show support in Slidell's state run

A sea of family and friends clothed in bright orange scattered throughout the Alamodome in San Antonio early Friday morning.

Championship run

Sissies clinch 5-4A title with unbeaten record

The Bridgeport Sissies put their unblemished run in District 5-4A play on the line Monday in the regular season finale against Decatur.

Hicks’ big night helps LCU to win

Former Decatur star Parker Hicks played an important role in Lubbock Christian University’s 79-55 victory over Oklahoma Baptist in the regional round of the NCAA Division II basketball tournament Sunday.

Loss of a giant

Big in stature, presence, Lambert's death felt by fire department

When Marcus Lambert was training to become a firefighter, Lake Bridgeport Fire Chief Willie Garrett warned him he might struggle to get his massive 6-foot-3 frame onto the rope for a drill.

Vaccinations continue at WHS

Active cases drop to 33

Wise Health System administered its 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose Friday.