Calhoun
Calhoun, LA · Education
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Starts Basketball Season
Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) began its girls’ and boys’ 2026 varsity basketball season on October 20th. CCA is in its first year as a member of the Association of Christian Educators of Louisiana League (ACEL), a large organization made up of 16 schools in boys’ competition and 10 programs in girls’ play, divided into four districts, with CCA in the north district. This being their first year, they will play an ACEL league schedule but won’t be eligible for postseason play.
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Syerra Lewis and Kaleigh King from Quitman High Earns All-Academic Honors
The LHSAA has released the names of those earning All-Academic team honors for the fall season, with Syerra Lewis and Kaleigh King representing Quitman High School on the cross-country squad. Lewis was a Composite team member while King was selected in the Class division. The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recognizes...
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Friday Night Blitz: Week 8 results light up scoreboards across the ArkLaMiss
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2026 high school football season continues, and week eight brings another slate of matchups across the ArkLaMiss. AHS comes out victorious against a tough Ruston squad in a 27-21 win. Details here. Week Eight Results. Top Games. West Monroe rolls through Pineville in a 51-0...
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Ruston High Alumni Awards Luncheon returns for 2026
Since 2013, the Ruston High School Alumni Association has been proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of former Bearcats and educators who have made an impact on the students at RHS. The tradition continues this year with another outstanding group of alumni and teachers. The Ruston High School Alumni Association...
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Riverdale Academy aims for first victory in regular-season finale
EAST POINT – A win and you’re in?. While the power rankings would still need to be sorted out, a Riverdale Academy win could very likely send the Rebels to the playoffs when Tallulah Academy visits Friday for the regular-season finale. The Rebels (0-8, 0-1 district) would almost...
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Louisiana Tech University names Dickie Crawford acting president
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to reports, Dr. Dickie Crawford was named acting president of Louisiana Tech University on Thursday, Oct. 22 during the University of Louisiana System board meeting in Baton Rouge. Courtesy photo Louisiana Tech University Dr. Crawford currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Student Advancement & Chief Operating Officer at […]
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Ken’s Kustom Body Shop Game of the Week: A battle of top-5 ranked programs between Ruston and ASH
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KNOE) - This week’s Ken’s Kustom Body Shop Game of the Week featured two top-five teams in 5A. Going into Week 8, Ruston ranked second and Alexandria Senior High School ranked fourth in 5A in the most recent Louisiana Sports Writers Association poll. The Trojans have...
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Many looking for more road magic at Winnfield
MANY – A three-game road trip in high school football is difficult for any program, but Many is just an overtime period away from going 2-0 in the first two games of that trip. Now the Tigers (2-5, 1-0 District 4-2A) have a chance to finish the road swing...
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Quitman High School Celebrating Homecoming Week
Quitman High School is celebrating its annual Homecoming, October 19-23, with a week full of activities scheduled, culminating in the King and Queen and court being presented at 5:30 pm on Friday in the QHS gymnasium prior to the basketball game against Choudrant High School at 6:00 pm. A fun-filled week themed “2016 Throwback 2026 Takeover” is planned for students and faculty, with a special “dress day” each day, as shown below.
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Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Attends UCE Cheer Camp in Lafayette
The Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (J-HES) Cheer Squad attended the Urban Cheer Experience (UCE) through the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) in Lafayette from Friday, October 16, to Saturday, October 17. The individualized instruction allowed the team to hone skill fundamentals, crowd leading, and team bonding through exclusive UCE materials and dances.
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MLK Jr. Junior High to have Virtual Learning Day on Oct. 20th due to student’s funeral services
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On October 20, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School will have a Virtual Learning Day due to the funeral services for its student, Jaquarrious Rodgers. According to school officials, there will be no in-person classes for MLK students only, and students will be marked present for completing virtual work […]
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Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson takes leave for remainder of year
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Tech University President Jim Henderson announced he will remain on leave for the remainder of the year, according to an email sent to university staff and students. Henderson announced in September plans to retire at the end of the calendar year. The University of Louisiana...
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Letter to the Editor: Politics must not decide Tech’s next President
I hope I am wrong. However, it seems that the deck may already be stacked when it comes to the Louisiana Tech presidential search committee. Despite the fact that our university has been a shining star of the system since its inception, there are those who would have us take a backseat to the perceived “flagship” of the system.