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Jonesboro-Hodge’s Atkins commits to LSU

Just a week after receiving an official offer from the LSU Tigers, Jonesboro-Hodge’s All-State linebacker Xavier Atkins has given them a commitment.

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Grambling State fires volleyball coach

Grambling State University has fired head volleyball coach Chelsey Lucas roughly three months after reports surfaced that she cut the entire roster.

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Holtz, Stallions capture inaugural USFL title

Former Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz made history Sunday when his Birmingham Stallions held off the Philadelphia Stars 33-30 in the inaugural championship game of the USFL at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

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Ruston Americans take second place

The Ruston Americans 8 and Under team recently took second place and hoisted up the trophy (right) at the District Tournament qualifying for state. Above, back row from left, are Duncan Wade, Tripp Terry, Dayton Green, Joshua Walker, Andy Slocum and Cale Patton. Front row, from left are Ezekiel Wilson, Titan Booth, Luke Jeffries, Granger Brown, Patrick Gillum and Mayes Brister. Submitted photos

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THIS DATE IN BASEBALL

1935 — Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al — for the Giants — each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first time in major league history that brothers on opposing teams connected for homers. Brooklyn beat New York 14-4.

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Sitting down with the head coach

Editor’s Note: This is part of a three-part series after an extensive interview with Grambling State head football coach Hue Jackson as he prepares for his first season at GSU.

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Bulldogs to square off with LSU in 2025

Louisiana Tech Football is scheduled to play a road game against LSU in Baton Rouge on Sept. 6 during the 2025 season, officials from both schools announced Friday morning. ?This will mark the 21st alltime meeting between the two programs with the last matchup coming in 2018 in Tiger Stadium. ?The Bulldogs are also scheduled to visit Tulsa, Okla. for a matchup with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday, Sept. 27 as part of the 2025 slate. ?The new date with LSU will force a previously scheduled home game with NC State to be moved as the Wolfpack will now visit Ruston during the 2034 season. The 2022 season for