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Get to Know the Men of Nicholls’ 2026 Homecoming Court

Homecoming at Nicholls State University isn’t just about the game or the parties–it’s about the students who bleed red and gray, the ones who show up for campus in big ways and small. This year’s homecoming court is packed with leaders, athletes and organizers who have turned...

Thibodaux, LA · 9d
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Crescent City Sports, GCSEN to broadcast Rummel-Jesuit football Friday night

NEW ORLEANS – Crescent City Sports’ coverage of high school football showcases a key District 9-5A matchup Friday night as longtime rivals Archbishop Rummel and Jesuit face off at Tad Gormley Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for just after 7 p.m. CCS’ coverage will begin at 6:50, while the...

Metairie, LA · 8d
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crescentcitysports.com

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Replay: Jesuit reaches into trick bag for fourth-quarter rally to defeat Rummel, 37-33

NEW ORLEANS – On the night before Halloween, Jesuit’s tricks turned into a treat of a comeback. In a back-and-forth battle, the Blue Jays used a fake punt and on-side kick in the final five minutes to rally from a 10-point deficit and defeat Archbishop Rummel 37-33 at Tad Gormley Stadium.

New Orleans, LA · 7d
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Hancock High graduate named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) — Three recent Mississippi high school graduates are among the 161 students selected for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Bryson Soffra of Bay St. Louis, a Hancock High School graduate, is one of the students selected. The other two Mississippi students selected are from...

Bay St Louis, MS · 9d
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Xavier University Soars to New Heights as Fifth HBCU to Establish a Medical School

Xavier University of LousisianaXavier University of Lousisiana For Black students who dream of becoming physicians,...

New Orleans, LA · 9d

crescentcitysports.com

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Four New Orleans quarterbacks combine for 1,036 passing yards in Week 8 to earn Manning Futures honors

NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 27, 2026) – The Allstate Sugar Bowl has recognized four Louisiana high school quarterbacks as part of the Manning Futures program for their outstanding performances on the field last week as they combined for 1,036 passing yards and 11 touchdown passes. J.J. Gonzalez of Northshore, TJ...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

lafourchegazette.com

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Lafourche sweeps Week 8 with critical wins

It couldn’t have been much better for Lafourche Parish high school football teams in Week 8. All of our parish’s teams won this week under Friday night lights – all improving their playoff positioning in the wins. Heading into Week 9, all of the teams have realistic...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 11d

NOLA.com

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A Mandeville sophomore excelled in a key district sweep at Northshore

Mandeville outside hitter Farrah Provance has been working on her swing. That practice paid off for the sophomore, who recorded 16 kills to lead Mandeville to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 District 7-I sweep at Northshore on Oct. 27. “I was focused on hitting the holes today,” Provance said. “Sometimes I...

Mandeville, LA · 9d

blackdoctor.com

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Set to Open in Fall 2027

Recruitment will begin in the coming weeks for the inaugural class of medical students at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine as the new Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school is set to open in August. The College of Medicine officially received its preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) on October 14. The new accreditation makes the New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine the first HBCU medical school to open in five decades — and the only one located in the Gulf South region.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

houmatimes.com

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Friday Night Lights: E.D. White beats Assumption 49-7 for fourth straight win

E.D. White Catholic junior quarterback Alex Vicknair scored three first-half touchdowns in a 49-7 win in its homecoming game against Assumption on Friday. The win improved the Cardinals’ record to 3-5 overall and 3-0 in district play. Assumption dropped Assumption to 3-5 and 1-2 in the district. E.D. White...

Thibodaux, LA · 11d

WGNO

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Four finalists announced in race to become Chancellor of LSUNO

Four finalists have been selected in the race to become Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 10d

Louisiana Weekly

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With a lifelong New Orleanian at its helm, the district’s attendance office chips away at students missing days

Data is an important part of Lerone Crayton’s job for NOLA Public Schools. But he doesn’t see himself as a numbers guy. A big part of his work as the district’s chief school support officer is to reduce the proportion of students who are “chronically absent,” missing at least 10 percent of school days. Roughly one-third of all Orleans Parish students now meet that criteria.

New Orleans, LA · 12d

crescentcitysports.com

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St. Augustine, Edna Karr bring wealth of talent to Halloween showdown at Tad Gormley

Halloween night will feature a pair of prep football heavyweights at historic Tad Gormley Stadium when St. Augustine and Edna Karr clash in a district game that will have a postseason atmosphere. The Cougars dominated the Purple Knights, 49-14, in the 2025 Division I state championship game. Friday’s showdown could...

New Orleans, LA · 12d

lionsroarnews.com

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New student organizations and student engagement updates

Five new student organizations have registered at Southeastern this year: Brotherly Love, the Aspiring Nurses Alliance, the Student Employment and Assistant Leadership Society, the Micreaux Club, and the Neurodivergent Student Organization. Registration is closed but will reopen Nov. 1. Each year, all organizations must renew their registration through the Office...

Hammond, LA · 10d

neworleanssaints.com

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Recap: Jay'viar Suggs, John Fayard surprise Long Beach High School football team with new equipment

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Jay'Viar Suggs joined John Fayard in surprising the Morris Jeff High School football team with new equipment for the upcoming season on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

tulanehullabaloo.com

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Tulane liberal arts dean steps down to become president of Haverford College

Brian Edwards, dean of Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts, is stepping down at the end of the fall semester, according to an email from university president Michael Fitts and Robin Forman, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, on Oct. 19. Edwards has served as dean for...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

tulanehullabaloo.com

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Letter to the Editor: Tulane restricts medical speaker event to appease Zionist pressure campaign

On Oct. 22, the Palestine Solidarity Coalition at Tulane University planned to host Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who served on a three-week medical mission in Gaza earlier this year. Speaking virtually to students gathered in Lake Theater, Dr. Khan would have addressed Israel’s weaponization of infectious disease against the Palestinian people.

New Orleans, LA · 12d

bizneworleans.com

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LSU New Orleans Names 4 Chancellor Finalists

NEW ORLEANS — Four finalists have been selected in the search for LSU New Orleans‘ next chancellor, LSU System President Wade Rousse announced. The candidates will visit campus Nov. 3 and 4 to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members. “LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

Loyola Maroon

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Does your college major pay off?

For Kamrin Jones, a junior majoring in finance and economics, earning potential was one of the biggest factors influencing his decision when choosing a college major. The finance industry’s reputation for higher-paying positions and job security, Jones said, was most appealing. “I know what kind of lifestyle I want...

New Orleans, LA · 12d