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Chiefs shock previously unbeaten Bucs on Senior Night; JHHS overwhelms visiting Lakeview

Natchitoches Central stunned previously unbeaten Haughton at Turpin Stadium Friday night, winning their District 1-5A football contest 27-14, giving the Chiefs their first victory of the season in commanding style. NCHS led 14-0 at halftime and 27-7 in the fourth quarter. Haughton came in averaging 47 points per game in...

Natchitoches, LA · 8d
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CCS Top 10 rankings: St. Augustine makes statement as state’s top team to take top spot

It was a statement made. It was demonstrative at that. St. Augustine stated its case, not just as the top team in Class 5A, not just as the top team in Division I Select but as the top team in Louisiana in any class. The Purple Knights crushed two-time defending...

New Orleans, LA · 9d
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November 2, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

Natchitoches Parish Schools to Close Tuesday for Election Day. All Natchitoches Parish public schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, in observance of Election Day, according to the school district’s November calendar. The district also announced that schools will close Nov. 23-27 for Thanksgiving break. Parents and guardians are...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 8d
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Natchitoches Central Football Seniors honor teachers during Senior Night tradition

Natchitoches Central High School continued its Senior Night tradition of recognizing teachers who have made a lasting impact on senior football players. As part of the tradition, senior football players select a teacher who has played a meaningful role in their lives. The selected teachers wear the players’ football jerseys to school and to the Senior Night game.

Natchitoches, LA · 8d
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NSU hosts Applied Digital rep for briefing on Boyce data center construction

NATCHITOCHES – Gail Adams, community engagement coordinator for Applied Digital’s $3.6 billion Delta Forge 1 data center campus, spoke to several groups at Northwestern State University on Nov. 2 to present an overview of the project taking place on a 672-acre Rapides Parish site next to I-49 near Boyce.

Boyce, LA · 7d

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CLTCC to Celebrate Investiture of Chancellor Dr. Heather Spillers Poole on November 19

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) will mark a significant milestone on Thursday, November 19, 2026, with the formal investiture of Chancellor Dr. Heather Spillers Poole, followed by an evening celebration recognizing the college's continued growth, community partnerships and vision for the future. Under the theme “A New Chapter. A...

Alexandria, LA · 7d

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Letters: Tax credit could pay for Louisiana school vouchers

Parents who want greater control over their children’s education should pay close attention to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which launches Jan. 1. FSTC will make it much easier for low-income and middle-class families to access private or parochial schools, letting parents choose the education setting that best meets their child’s needs. Parents who want to remain in public schools could use FSTC to pay for expenses like tutoring, aftercare, SAT prep classes, etc.

Louisiana · 7d

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Northwestern State Unviersity hosts Applied Digital rep for briefing on Boyce data center construction

Gail Adams, community engagement coordinator for Applied Digital’s $3.6 billion Delta Forge 1 data center campus, spoke to several groups at Northwestern State University on Nov. 2 to present an overview of the project taking place on a 672-acre Rapides Parish site next to I-49 near Boyce. The forum...

Boyce, LA · 7d

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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St. Aug’s move to No. 1 highlights the LSWA’s Week 9 football poll

St. Augustine claimed the No. 1 spot in the Class 5A Louisiana high school football poll after defeating previous top-ranked Karr. Karr dropped to No. 3 in the Class 5A rankings following its first loss of the season. Most other classes saw minimal changes in their top 10 rankings after...

Louisiana · 7d

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High school football: Natchitoches Central hands Haughton first loss

The Haughton Bucs’ dream of an undefeated season ended Friday night in Natchitoches at Northwestern State’s Turpin Stadium. Haughton suffered its first loss of the season, falling to previously winless Natchitoches Central 27-14. Haughton dropped to 8-1 overall and 4-1 in District 1-5A. Natchitoches Central improved to 1-8...

Haughton, LA · 10d

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NSU’s Classic in the Cane marks 37 years of musical excellence and competition

Dancing, flag twirling, marching and music were the order of the day as 26 high school bands with several hundred musicians from every corner of Louisiana as well as East Texas and Arkansas converged on Northwestern State University’s Turpin stadium for the 2026 Classic on the Cane High School Band Competition. The competition, a longtime tradition among band programs in Louisiana and elsewhere, is in its 37th year. The Classic on the Cane is a superb opportunity for the bands to showcase their abilities and spend a day in friendly competition with fellow musicians.

Natchitoches, LA · 8d

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Unitech Training Academy launches online cybersecurity program for Louisiana residents

LOUISIANA (KNOE) - Unitech Training Academy announced it now offers a fully online Cybersecurity Operations and Risk Management program for Louisiana residents. The nine-month program trains students in network defense, threat detection, incident response, and cloud security without requiring an on-campus commute. “Technology is changing nearly every industry, and we...

Louisiana · 7d

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BEHIND THE MILES: Farrell guides perennial winning program at Mount Carmel

I had the chance to connect with Mount Carmel coach Robert Farrell last week, but I held off on writing this because his team was preparing to compete in the prestigious District 9-5A Catholic League Meet. It’s a good thing I did, because his team showed up in full force in capturing a fifth straight district title. Quintana upheld the family name, while the entire top seven turned in impressive performances on a tough City Park course.

Louisiana · 7d

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Louisiana High School Football: Week 9 recap

There are only two games left in the regular season, and with the playoffs approaching, these final weeks will be important for a lot of teams.

Louisiana · 10d

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St. Augustine ends Edna Karr win streak with 52-14 domination

NEW ORLEANS – St. Augustine entered Week 9 with a strong argument as Louisiana’s most balanced and consistent high school football team. But to be considered the state’s best, the Purple Knights still had to beat the best. Specificially, they had to beat Edna Karr. On Saturday...

New Orleans, LA · 9d

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Wake Up Acadiana: More Louisiana students continue higher education

More Louisiana students are continuing their education beyond high school. Here’s the story: bit.ly/4hiRiuR #wakeupacadiana.

Louisiana · 8d

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Natchitoches Parish School Board announces 2026–2027 District Employees of the Year

The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) has announced its 2026–2027 District Employees of the Year, recognizing five employees for their dedication and contributions to the school system. Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi surprised the recipients with the announcements alongside their colleagues and students. The 2026–2027 District Employees of the Year...

Natchitoches, LA · 11d

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Ruston rolls past Pineville in homecoming win

RUSTON – It may not have been as crisp as Ruston High Head Coach Jerrod Baugh had wanted, but the Bearcats did more than enough right to get a 49-14 win over Pineville for the 2026 homecoming match and were able to get some meaningful minutes for some players who may not get varsity time each week.

Ruston, LA · 10d