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Livingston Parish high school English teacher wins national award with $25,000 prize

When Denham Springs High School students and staff shuffled into the school gym Friday morning, they thought they were there to hear a speech from the state superintendent about the school’s strong academic performance. They were. But the speech was camouflage for something more. The real purpose of the...

Denham Springs, LA · 14h

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Long-time Catholic High Coach Dale Weiner has died

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Legendary Catholic High School football coach Dale Weiner has died, his family announced Thursday. Weiner retired following the 2016 season after 30 years leading the Catholic High Bears on Friday nights. During his career, he was one of the most recognizable faces and one of...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 1 of the 2026 playoffs

It's Week 1 of the high school football playoffs in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. Walker-Denham Springs, Ascension Christian-St. John and Central-Woodlawn are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 12h

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Three top athletes in Northeast Louisiana commit to LSU on National Signing Day

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - National Signing Day across the area saw three of the top stars of Northeast Louisiana sign their letter of intent to LSU. Five-star Oak Grove center Caroline Bradley is heading to join Kim Mulkey’s squad as the only high school recruit in this class for LSU WBB. Bradley ranks as the number one center in the nation.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Mandeville student’s parents say AI altered their daughter’s photos into explicit images

The parents of a Mandeville High School student are raising awareness about the growing problem of artificial intelligence. They say their daughter’s photo was allegedly manipulated using AI to create sexually explicit images. The parents asked WDSU to conceal their identities because they fear retaliation, but they said they...

Mandeville, LA · 1d

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GALLERY: Nicholls State University Homecoming 2026

Nicholls State University celebrated its 2026 Homecoming festivities with the crowning of Homecoming Queen Ava Wilson and King Joseph Lirette. Also pictured are last year’s Homecoming royalty, along with Prince Evan and Princess Violet, who were named the 2026 Tillou’s Tots Homecoming Prince and Princess. Congratulations to this year’s Colonel royalty!

Thibodaux, LA · 3d

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Second Louisiana Teacher Katie Guidry Surprised with $25k Award

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (press release) – This morning, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley recognized Denham Springs High School staff and students for their strong efforts to increase student achievement and create an environment for everyone to thrive. After the recognition, Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer...

Denham Springs, LA · 15h

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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana · 2d

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'Molders of men': Baton Rouge remembers late coaching icons Dale Weiner and Willis Stelly

BATON ROUGE — Coaching legends Dale Weiner and Willis Stelly are being remembered for their lasting impact on high school sports in Baton Rouge. The longtime friends and football coaches both died Wednesday. Stelly coached multiple sports at several capital-area high schools, including Baker, Glen Oaks and Istrouma. He...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Parish to put up $4 million toward $60 million YMCA hub at RPCC campus

On Tuesday Ascension Parish Council’s Finance Committee recommended allocating $4 million, from the Mega Infrastructure Fund, for the Ascension Parish Community Hub project on the campus of River Parishes Community College. 88% of the $60 million project is being funded with state dollars, the 12% match requirement satisfied by parish dollars combined with $2 million from Ascension Parish Schools. The Hub will house a full-service YMCA which will house AP Schools’ Early College Option Program along with a Small Business Incubator and classroom space.

Ascension Parish, LA · 22h

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Students frustration remains with campus parking

Students at Southeastern still face growing concerns about parking and roadway issues for commuters traveling to campus, as well as for anyone parking or driving on campus every school day. Some of the closest parking spots fill up hours before classes start at 8 a.m., and students say they have...

Abita Springs, LA · 1d

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Community: New Schools for Baton Rouge honors John Spain; Iberville pageant winners recognized

New Schools for Baton Rouge recently honored co-founder and longtime board member John Spain with the title of board member emeritus in recognition of his years of service, leadership and dedication to improving educational opportunities for Baton Rouge children. Surrounded by fellow board members and colleagues, Spain was presented with...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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Tulane students offer free legal counsel in landmark federal environmental racism lawsuit

Residents and community organizations have spent years challenging St. James Parish in a federal civil rights and environmental justice lawsuit over alleged discriminatory development. Students at Tulane University’s Environmental Law Clinic are among those leading the fight. An industrial corridor along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools name Students of the Year

Lena Gardner (Sloan Middle School), Elise Federico (Mandeville Junior High), and Owen Esté (Fontainebleau High) have been selected as the St. Tammany Parish Public School System’s 2026-2027 District Students of the Year. They will represent STPPS in the following round of the competition. The students were selected based...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 1d

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Rick Gallot stepping down as University of Louisiana System President, board says

University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot is resigning as leader of the public university system. The announcement was made by Board of Supervisors chair Mark Romero during a special meeting Friday in Baton Rouge, while Gallot’s chair sat empty to his right. The president had made an appearance earlier in the day to convene the search committee for the Louisiana Tech University presidential search.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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Crescent City Sports to broadcast Sam Houston-Hahnville playoff opener Friday night

NEW ORLEANS – Crescent City Sports’ coverage of Louisiana high school football embarks on the “road to the Dome” Friday night with a Division I Non-Select bi-district round matchup between Sam Houston and Hahnville. Kickoff from Tiger Stadium in Boutte is scheduled for 7 p.m., with...

Boutte, LA · 1d

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Friday Night Lights: Houma-Thibodaux teams prepare for first round of high school football playoffs

The high school football regular season has ended and seven teams from the Houma-Thibodaux area are preparing to begin their postseason runs in the first round of the LHSAA playoffs. Several local teams earned the opportunity to host playoff games, while others will travel to face higher-seeded opponents. Each team...

Thibodaux, LA · 13h

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Led by a sophomore QB, Mandeville is 10-0 and ready to make a deep playoff run

It was a moment that showed the impact Mandeville sophomore QB Krew Collura has had on his team. Skippers kicker Kingsley Hunt had just booted a 40-yard field goal against Northshore to give the visitors a 20-17 District 6-5A victory for win No. 9 en route to a perfect 10-0 season and district title.

Mandeville, LA · 2d

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Meet the 3 St. Tammany Schools 'Students of the Year'

Three St. Tammany Parish Public School students were named the district's "Students of the Year," beating out thousands of other students in the school system. Fifth-grader Lena Gardner from Sloan Middle School is the STTPS "Elementary Division Student of the Year." Elise Federico, an 8th grader at Mandeville Junior High, was selected as the "Middle/Junior High Division Student of the Year." Meanwhile, senior Owen Esté from Fontainebleau High School is the "High School Division Student of the Year."

Mandeville, LA · 4d

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U-High, Dunham advance to LHSAA State Volleyball semi-finals

LAFAYETTE, La. - Three rounds into the 2026 LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament, Dunham and U-High have both yet to lose a set. The Tigers and Cubs both won their quarterfinal matchups, Cubs in Division 3 and Tigers in Division 4, to advance to their respective semi-finals. Dunham downright dominated Houma...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d