School defies myths, 1100 inner city students, top scholars, A-Rated, thousands on waiting list to get in Edna Karr defeated Ruston Saturday in the Superdome. Nobody in New Orleans gave Ruston a chance, but ironically, no one in the country…
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Marshall Faulk brings star power, and Hall of Fame credentials as new SU Football coach
If the coach’s personal story can inspire players, then Southern University’s new head football coach has a back story that is sure to inspire thousands of players and create opportunities for scores of players who want to be coached by…
Southern wins Classic and a year of Trash Talk begins
The dust hadn’t even settled in the Caesars Superdome before the talk started. Southern University fans were already celebrating their fourth straight Bayou Classic victory over Grambling State — and that meant one thing for sure: another full year of…
Former Neville Tiger earns $18 million with Cowboys
The undersized kid from Monroe, Louisiana who refused to give up is now on top in the NFL KaVontae Turpin’s story is not defined by his size, setbacks, or struggles—it’s defined by resilience. Time and again, doors were slammed shut,…
Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022
Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…
Powerhouse coaches leave legacies that live forever
In the heart of Monroe and Richwood, where Tuesday and Friday lights shine and gymnasiums throb with the roar of packed stands, there lives a story not just of wins and losses—but of legacy. The residents of Monroe, Richwood, and…
Wossman names former NFL, LSU and Neville star Diarse as football coach
Monroe native and former LSU wide receiver John Diarse has been named head football coach at Wossman High School, replacing Terence Cahee who departed for McNeese State University. Diarse, 30, brings an impressive football pedigree to the Wildcats program. As…