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Lately, my thoughts have been run amuck with all things sports and some things (gasp!) other than sports. For instance...

No surprise on either front unfortunately. As the season drew to a close there were rumors swirling that no matter the final numbers, Wemby would not win the Defensive Player of the Year award and sure enough, Jazz center Rudy Gobert was once again named DPOY. Now, there are arguments for both, obviously, but I think it’s a better story for a player the NBA is clearly going to be pushing moving forward. Either way, the French get another DPOY award as Gobert has won his fourth.

(This roast is not for children; viewer discretion is advised) I’m not the biggest Tom Brady fan. There was always something about him that I just didn’t care for. I sort of attribute it to whenever Jeff Gordon burst on the scene in NASCAR. They have the same feel. So, whenever it was announced there would be a Roast of Tom Brady airing live on Sunday (May 5), I had to tune in. If you missed it, it’s available on Netflix whenever you’re ready.

Parks across Caddo Parish are having facilities built, fields restored, and various amenities upgraded, according to a recently released update on parish-wide work.

A major shakeup is happening in Caddo Parish schools. Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley was in Shreveport on Friday, May 3 to present his plan for improvements to the local school board.

1. It’s a Southern thing to ask where are you from...being an inquiry on where did you grow up?

As the school year comes to a close, families in Shreveport-Bossier are looking for fun summer activities. Take a look at some of the great summer camps and events available to local families below.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy held a graduation ceremony for 13 law enforcement officers from 4 area agencies at the academy headquarters in Plain Dealing on May 3.