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LSU-Shreveport chancellor recommends professor's termination, university violated law
LSU-Shreveport chemistry and physics professor Dr. Brian Salvatore has argued from the beginning that his termination hearing on April 8 was an open meeting, one that should have been properly advertised to the public and open to those who wanted to come to listen. This week, 19th Judicial District Court...
North Caddo High student Analyce Jeane awarded sheriff’s scholarship
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Sheriff Jay Long awarded an academic scholarship to Analyce Jeane Friday morning (May 31) during a presentation at Government Plaza. Jeane is a graduating senior at North Caddo High School, where she earned a 4.89 grade point average. She will use the $1,000 scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, according to the sheriff’s office.
TeachLSUS certification will help professionals change careers
Professionals with a bachelor's degree can become teachers by the end of the summer with TeachLSUS. LSUS is offering a teaching certification for professionals looking to change career paths to become an educator.
Calvary RB James Simon commits to Texas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Calvary Baptist Academy running back James Simon committed to play his college ball at Texas on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. The four star prospect from Shreveport ran for 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2023, helping the Cavaliers to the LHSAA Division III Select State Championship. He also had 214 yards and three touchdowns through the air.
Byrd lands H.L. Bourgeois’ assistant coach Drew Caillouet to run basketball program
The Byrd High School administration reached into South Louisiana this week to land a boys basketball coach with championship credentials. Jacket athletic director Stacy Ballew announced Thursday that H.L. Bourgeois assistant coach Drew Caillouet, the son of legendary HLB coach Andrew Caillouet, will run the Byrd program. The Caillouets won two District 7-5A titles together when Drew was a player and two when coaching together.
Southern University System prepares for 90-day virtual fundraiser
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Southern University System Foundation is asking supporters to help the university raise money. The university’s Million Dollar March is a 90-day virtual event that raises money for the benefit of all the campuses and departments. A release from the university states this year’s theme is Are You All In.
Third Future Schools hosting hiring fair next week
SHREEPORT, La. - Third Future Schools and Fair Park Middle Schools is hosting a hiring fair for teachers June 3 and June 4. Third Future Schools is dedicated to transforming education with innovative teaching methods and a student-centered approach. With an average teacher salary of $80,000 for the 2024-25 school...
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