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Rapides School Board rejects attempt to bring spanking back, upholds current policy
A divided Rapides Parish School Board rejected an attempt Tuesday to bring corporal punishment back to the district's schools next year. During the regular Rapides Parish School Board meeting, a substitute motion that would have brought corporal punishment — spanking — back to schools failed after a 5-4 vote.
Simpson teen to compete at National High School Finals Rodeo in July
Simpson High School sophomore Kodi Miller, the Louisiana State Champion in pole bending, will compete on the Louisiana National State High School rodeo team at the 2024 annual CINCH National High School Finals Rodeo set for July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Miller will be among 1,700 contestants from 44...
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