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Marshall Faulk brings star power, and Hall of Fame credentials as new SU Football coach

December 2, 2025December 4, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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…

Marshall Faulk

Southern wins Classic and a year of Trash Talk begins

November 30, 2025December 4, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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…

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Former Neville Tiger earns $18 million with Cowboys

September 11, 2025September 18, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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,…

Dallas Cowboys, KaVontae Turpin, NFL

Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022

May 1, 2025May 8, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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…

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Powerhouse coaches leave legacies that live forever

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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…

Basketball, Casey Jones, coaches, Jesse Burnette, Legends, Powerhouse coaches, Terry Martin

Wossman names former NFL, LSU and Neville star Diarse as football coach

February 6, 2025February 13, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

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…

football coach, John Diarse, Wossman High School

Carroll football coach cancels practice due to tardiness

September 7, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

Carroll High School’s football program is currently abuzz with discussions and debates following a controversial decision made by their head coach, Garry Hines. On Monday, Coach Hines abruptly canceled football practice, citing a troubling lack of student attendance, particularly due…

Carroll High School, Coach Garry Hines, football practice

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