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Coeyn Wise becomes youngest member of Vermilion Parish School Board

VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Twenty-year-old Coeyn Wise is making history as the youngest person elected to the Vermilion Parish School Board, bringing a recent student's perspective to his new role representing District C. "I just felt a huge sense of responsibility had fallen on me. And I had to...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 2d
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces new mascot

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette introduced a Catahoula Leopard Dog as its new live mascot Saturday night during halftime of the Ragin Cajuns’ football game against South Alabama. University President Dr. Kolluro and the Student Government Association presented the four-legged companion at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Lafayette school officials say charter schools have unfair advantage. They want lawmakers to listen.

Lafayette Parish school officials say charter schools have a financial advantage over traditional public schools because they receive a share of local tax revenue without having to follow the same restrictions on how the money is spent. School Board members and administrators raised the issue Friday during a meeting with...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 1d
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Delta Media Corp. to broadcast playoff games

Delta Media Corp. will be your home for the LHSAA playoffs. St. Thomas More earned the No. 6 seed in the Division I (Select) playoffs and received a first-round bye. In the second round, STM will host the winner of No. 22 West Jefferson and No. 11 Acadiana. That game will be heard on ESPN 103.7 Lafayette.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Cecilia football rolls past Carencro for share of 4A-5 District title

If Cecilia football wanted a share of the Class 4A District 5 championship, it knew it had to put on a show in Week 10 against Carencro. The Golden Bears sat atop the district for most of the season but the Bulldogs were determined to make room for themselves, taking a 51-22 victory and forcing a three-way tie for the district championship between themselves, Carencro and Opelousas. “This win means a lot,” Cecilia quarterback Layne Champagne said. “We came up short in the Opelousas game, and we told ourselves all week that we were coming for this game, and we’re gonna bit back. We showed them what we got tonight.” From the first play, forcing a fumble on kickoff, to a backbreaking pick six in the fourth quarter, Cecilia didn't leave this game to chance as it closed out the regular season with a win. Cecilia knows how to put on a show If it a district championship on the line wasn’t enough incentive for the Bulldogs, it was also senior night. What could be some of their players’ last games on home field. No one felt that more than LSU commit Braylon Calais. Almost every time the four-star wideout

Carencro, LA · 2d

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Lafayette Christian captures outright 8-2A district title with blowout win

In their first season playing in District 8-2A, the Lafayette Christian Knights are taking the district crown home to Lafayette after blowing past the Catholic High of New Iberia Panthers 33-10 on Friday night. Lafayette Christian handled its new district well, beating each opponent by double figures, including reigning District...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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The Daily Advertiser's Top 5 Week 10 high school football performers

The 2026 high school football regular season is officially in the books and teams across Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas put on a show in Week 10. Three teams hailing from the 337 completed perfection, winning this week to go undefeated in the regular season. One team broke a 20-year losing streak against a bitter crosstown and district rival while another forced a three-way tie for the Class 4A District 5 championship. No matter the circumstances, star players were born in the process. Every week, the Daily Advertiser has got you covered with top performers on the gridiron, from the three- and four-star athletes to the undiscovered diamonds in the rough. Here’s a roundup of the five top high school football performers from Week 9 of the 2026 season. (Athletes listed in alphabetical order) Chase Cary School: Rayne Position: Running back/safety Summary: The Wolves needed to secure at least one more win to have a shot at the playoffs and Cary did everything in his power to help them secure it. They took down North Vermilion 34-14 for a Week 10 victory. Leading the charge was Cary, who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries. On

Lafayette Parish, LA · 2d

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A new era for this rural Lafayette Parish school brings back memories for community, alumni

Built in 1929, Judice Middle School is approaching its 100th birthday. With completed refurbishments on the exterior and a new wing addition expanding the campus, the historic school is set to serve a new era of students in Lafayette Parish. Located at 2645 S. Fieldspan Road in Duson, the school’s...

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Lafayette High defeats Acadiana for first time in 20 years

LAFAYETTE – Oct. 6, 2006 was the last time Lafayette defeated Acadiana, 21-14. Twenty years later, the Mighty Lions are once again victorious over the Wreckin’ Rams 33-14. The Lions used the services of running back Jaden Celestine and mobile quarterback Richmond Saunier to neutralize the Acadiana defense.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Most college freshmen are adjusting to campus life. This one just won a Carencro City Council seat.

It isn't often that a high school student decides to run for city council. It's even less often that high schooler ends up winning. Eighteen-year-old Alex Savage, now a nursing student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, did just that when he was elected to one of five at-large seats on the Carencro City Council, coming in fourth with 1,203 votes.

Carencro, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge-area teams to watch in the select football playoffs

The high school football playoff pairings are out for the four select divisions in Louisiana. Here's what stood out for Baton Rouge-area schools after the brackets were released on Sunday. Division I select. No. 7 Catholic (7-3) earned a bye after winning its last six games after a 1-3 start...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Avoyelles Public Charter High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List. 1st Grade: Kendall Bernard, Fenily Builodeau, Silas Craft, Ruby Drouin, Remi Ducote, Jace Guillot, Bryce Hukins, Sutton Jeansonne, Everleigh...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 2d

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Week 10 high school football scoreboard - scores, stats, stories

GAME STORY - Mighty Lions end 20-year drought in convincing fashion. PREVIEW - Mighty Lions hoping to end 20-year win drought vs. rivals. RECORDS – Acadiana 6-4, Lafayette 7-3. Barbe 73, Southside 49. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS. RUSHING – BHS: Jordin Griffin 18-239, 2 TDs; Jelandon Gray 11-188, 3 TDs. SHS:...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025.  Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching.  In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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New scholarships support former foster youth at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — First lady Melania Trump visited Louisiana State University to highlight a $7.2 million investment in students who have experienced foster care. The funds will create a permanent scholarship fund at LSU. For many who have experienced foster care, figuring out how to cover...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

No. 1 St. Thomas More def. No. 32 Patrick Taylor 3-0 No. 17 Brusly def. No. 16 Acadiana Renaissance 3-1 No. 10 Academy of Our Lady def. No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance 3-0 No. 7 Parkview Baptist def. No. 26 St. Martinville 3-0 No. 10 Church Point def. No. 23 Kennedy...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Cecilia cruises past Carencro to earn piece of 5-4A championship

The Cecilia Bulldogs took an early lead over Carencro, courtesy of two special teams plays, then kept its foot on the gas to lock up a home playoff game and a share of the District 5-4A title on Friday at home. Mason Baltazar recovered the opening kickoff at the Bears'...

Carencro, LA · 2d

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University enters deal with SpaceX

At their Oct. 22 board meeting, the University of Louisiana System approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to enter a lease with Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI), for the Peter M. John and David M. John Wildlife and Coastal Preservation Center on Pecan Island. This also approved a subsequent sublease between RCFI and Space Exploration Technologies Corp, also known as SpaceX.

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Mighty Lions relish historic win over old rival Wreckin' Rams

It’s been two decades since Lafayette High experienced a night like Friday. The Mighty Lions delivered a statement victory, defeating Acadiana 33-14 to end a drought against the Wreckin’ Rams that began in 2006. The significance of the win was not lost on Lafayette coach Stephen Hearen, who said his team was as eager for this game as any he can remember.

Lafayette, LA · 2d