Sports

LWFC approves amended NOI for Louisiana black bear hunting season

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Trey Iles (225) 765-5115 riles@wlf.la.gov The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2024 in northeast Louisiana. The action came during the commission’s April meeting Tuesday (April 9) in Baton Rouge.

Harrisonburg fishing teams compete at state level

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Two fishing teams from Harrisonburg High School were able to advance and compete at the state level of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) bass tournament. The championship angler tournament was held at Toledo Bend, in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Block bears in round two of playoffs

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Block High School boy’s basketball team defeated Haynesville last Friday night, earning their way to round two of the regional playoffs for Class A schools. Block faced off Ringgold on Tuesday night in an away game. Tuesday morning, Head Coach Leodis Norman stated, “Turnovers have been an issue this season but we have been practicing and the team played a great game against Haynesville and brought home the win. Ringgold is an experienced well disciplined team . We have a challenge on our hands, but if our team works hard like we did Friday night, we can win.”