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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 3d
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natchitochesparishjournal.com

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St. Mary’s hosts Montgomery tonight, Lakeview also at home; NCHS loses late

Natchitoches Central led most of Thursday night’s game against Huntington but the Raiders roared back in the fourth quarter to end the Chiefs’ season. St. Mary’s finishes its regular-season schedule in Turpin Stadium tonight, hosting Montgomery to tune up for postseason play. Lakeview is also home tonight, against Ringgold, in the Gators’ last game of the season.

Natchitoches, LA · 3d
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gridironfootballusa.com

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Haynes Academy (LA) 2027 LB Carter Sternberger Named Gridiron Football National Player of Week 9!

Haynes Academy showed up for Carter Sternberger, and the Yellow Jackets’ standout linebacker has a national honor to show for it. After recording 15 tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery against Booker T. Washington, the Class of 2027 prospect received 80,537 votes to earn the Gridiron Football National Player of the Week award for Week 9.

Metairie, LA · 3d
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Carter C. Raymond Junior High celebrates new athletic fields

LECOMPTE, La. (KALB) - A ribbon-cutting was held Friday, November 6, to celebrate new athletic fields at Carter C. Raymond Junior High. The project was funded by a District 57 bond approved by voters in the Lecompte, Lamourie and Woodworth areas in April 2023. Other renovations included new restrooms, floors...

Lecompte, LA · 2d
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Natchitoches Parish school district mourns passing of longtime employee Adrienne Theus

For more than 40 years, Mrs. Adrienne Theus faithfully served the Natchitoches Parish School Board as our Information Systems Coordinator, becoming the longest-serving employee at our Central Office. She was an integral part of our district, a trusted colleague, a dear friend and a quiet force behind so much of what we do. It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Mrs. Theus.

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 4d

kalb.com

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Cool Play of the Week 10 - 5th Quarter 2026

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - It’s the last week of regular season high school football, which means 5th Quarter is back with another round of Cool Play of the Week!. From fancy footwork to strong sprints and down-field dimes, this week was full of powerful plays!. In the poll below,...

Alexandria, LA · 2d

Sportsnaut

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Louisiana Football Power Ends Edna Karr’s 35-Game Winning Streak

St. Augustine delivered a dominant performance against defending state champion Edna Karr, snapping the Cougars’ 35-game winning streak and announcing itself as a Louisiana title contender.

New Orleans, LA · 5d

houmatimes.com

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Local schools work to prevent fights at high school sporting events after several serious penalties

Fights involving players at high school football games in Louisiana have led to serious penalties issued this season by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School’s football season for the remainder of 2026 and barred Assumption High School from hosting home games after a fight that involved players and fans during a nondistrict game in Napoleonville on Sept 25.

Thibodaux, LA · 5d

ebrschools.org

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National Business Publication Names EBR Schools One of the State’s Best-Managed School Districts

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been recognized by Business View Magazine as one of the state’s Best Managed School Districts. Business View is also considering EBR Schools for Best Managed American School Districts for its 2026 awards. Alex “Xan” Wynne-Jones, managing director of Business View Publishing,...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

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SWLA Football Week 10: Big Games, Rankings and Top Players

🏈 ONE. MORE. WEEK. The regular season is coming to an end, but there's still PLENTY on the line across SWLA! District titles, playoff spots, and big-time matchups. Here's your Week 10 rundown! 👇

Louisiana · 4d

Highway 98.9

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SWLA Football Week 10: Big Games, Rankings and Top Players

🏈 ONE. MORE. WEEK. The regular season is coming to an end, but there's still PLENTY on the line across SWLA! District titles, playoff spots, and big-time matchups. Here's your Week 10 rundown! 👇

Louisiana · 4d

WWL-AMFM

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Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 10

The final week of the 2026 Louisiana high school football regular season is here, and several big matchups this week will help set up the playoffs.

Louisiana · 4d

bossierpress.com

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BPCC awarded nearly $800,000 to expand rural healthcare workforce training

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been approved for $799,400 through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Rural Hero program to expand healthcare education and workforce training in northwest Louisiana. The funding supports BPCC’s Regional Rural Healthcare Workforce Expansion Initiative, focusing on LPN-to-RN, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Paramedic programs.

Bossier City, LA · 4d

thevermilion.net

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The new modern languages major

The Department of Modern Languages has begun courses for their new world intercultural studies major this semester. After previously only having two specifications of French and Spanish, this new major opens up many new opportunities for students to study a variety of disciplines with an international approach. Informally referred to...

Louisiana · 4d

KNOE TV8

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Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education

Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education.

Louisiana · 4d

The Daily News

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Northshore Charter Featured in Louisiana Fit Kids Spotlight

School’s nutritious lunch earns statewide recognition as program promotes healthy eating and student success THE DAILY NEWS Northshore Charter School is receiving statewide recognition for serving up healthy, nutritious meals […]

Louisiana · 5d

winnparishjournal.com

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Winnfield welcomes Mansfield in defacto district title game

WINNFIELD – A true district title game, and a playoff measuring stick. That’s what’s on the line when Winnfield welcomes in defending district champion Mansfield on Friday. The Wolverines (8-1, 3-0 District 4-2A) are just an overtime loss to Joaquin (Texas) from being undefeated. Winnfield (5-4, 2-1)...

Winnfield, LA · 5d

MaxPreps

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Louisiana high school football: LHSAA Week 10 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 Louisiana high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Pelican State.

Louisiana · 6d

highschoolfootballamerica.com

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St. Augustine moves to No. 1 in HSFA Louisiana Top 10 – November 3, 2026

St. Augustine moves to the top of the latest High School Football America Louisiana Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Fotball. The Purple Knights move to No. 1 after their 52-14 blowout of former No. 1 Edna Karr, which saw its 35-game win streak come to an end.

New Orleans, LA · 6d

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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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 · 7d