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Louisiana high school football playoff brackets released. See Baton Rouge-area matchups

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The road to a Louisiana high school football state championship is officially underway, with dozens of Baton Rouge-area teams preparing for the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its playoff brackets Sunday, Nov. 8, following the conclusion of...

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New Orleans doctor uses lived experience to lead new medical cohorts at Xavier University

Xavier University of Louisiana will open the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine next year, marking a new chapter in its nearly 100-year legacy of excellence. The new medical school will be the fifth historically Black college and university medical school in the United States. Dr. Leo Seoane, the founding dean...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Support Personnel of the Year named

Ascension Public Schools has named the Support Personnel of the Year for 2026-27. These top employees were selected by their respective school peers. “Our school support employees play an essential role in the success of Ascension Public Schools, and their contributions make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, staff and families,” said Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith Walker. “From creating welcoming environments to ensuring our schools operate safely and efficiently, these dedicated individuals go above and beyond each day to support teaching and learning. Their hard work, compassion and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate the tremendous impact they have across our district.”

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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 · 1d

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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...

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Baton Rouge Northdale Academy to name gym for founding principal Leroy Helire Jr.

BATON ROUGE — Northdale Superintendent’s Academy will name its gymnasium after founding principal Leroy Helire Jr. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and the school will hold the Leroy Helire Jr. Gymnasium Dedication and Naming Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4451 Fairfields Ave. Helire will be present.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Zachary High sports finishing and starting seasons

East Baton Rouge cross-country and regional results. The Zachary High School boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the 3-mile East Baton Rouge Metro Cross Country Championships on Oct. 31 at Highland Road Park. The boys finished third overall as a team and the girls finished fourth overall. The top...

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Baton Rouge domestic violence survivors get car maintenance through Safe Wheels at BRCC

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College's Safe Wheels Alliance pilot program is expanding to include clients of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response in the Baton Rouge area. The program launched in October 2025 through Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Baton Rouge Community College, the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic...

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Cecilia blasts Carencro 51-22 to claim share of 5-4A crown

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs had a mission to accomplish before Friday night’s regular-season football finale against District 5-4A leading Carencro High School — beat the Golden Bears to claim a share of the district title and earn a home spot to open the Division II Non-Select playoffs.

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Ascension Public Schools announces 2026-27 Students of the Year

Ascension Public Schools recently announced the 2026-27 Students of the Year for fifth, eighth, and 12th grades. The students will be recognized before the Ascension Parish School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 on the campus of Donaldsonville High School. “We are incredibly proud of these outstanding young...

Donaldsonville, LA · 1d

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Reinstated law professor claims LSU owes him nearly 100k after 21 month suspension

BATON ROUGE — A tenured Louisiana State University law professor removed from teaching after making political remarks during class was reinstated, and is speaking with WBRZ in his first TV interview. Ken Levy, a faculty member at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, was removed from his teaching duties...

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Students asked for more and the REC looks into expanding it

Recreational Sports and Wellness is expanding its services and programs to create more opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the Hammond community. From intramural sports and fitness classes to monthly tournaments and specialized workshops, the REC, also known as the Pennington Student Activity Center, continues to offer new ways for university members and the community to participate in recreational activities.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Tarpons, Cardinals, Tigers headed to football State Playoffs

Three Lafourche Parish high school football teams will get the honor of playing an 11th game on Friday night – an honor that only comes with those who make the playoffs. South Lafourche, E.D. White and Thibodaux all earned their way into the postseason this weekend during the LHSAA’s bracket revealing show on Sunday.

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GALLERY: Varsity Football- E.D. White vs Morgan City

E.D.White beat Morgan City 56-0 on senior night Friday evening. The Cardinals jumped to an early lead in the first half. EDW continued their scoring barrage in the second half beginning with a deep pass from Alex Vicknair to senior Reece Lafont. Playoffs begin 7 p.m. Friday at home with...

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EBR Schools Ceremony Celebrates School-Level and District Students of the Year

Cheers were plentiful and loud as 17 “heroes” were recognized during the 2026–27 EBR Schools Student of the Year celebration on Nov. 4 at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School. Hosted by WBRZ’s John Pastorek, the celebration honored the district’s top elementary, middle and high school students, who...

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E.D. White Cardinal Vanguard crowned 2026 LMEA Class 3C State Marching Champions

The E.D. White Catholic High School Cardinal Vanguard delivered a championship performance Monday night, earning the title of 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) Class 3C State Marching Champions and sweeping all five caption awards. Competing Monday, Nov. 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on the campus of the...

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REV Fiber scholarship applications for high school seniors now open

GONZALES — Applications for the REV Fiber 2027 high school academic scholarship are now open. High school seniors living in REV Fiber's 11-parish service area—including West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville and Tangipahoa parishes—who are in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 are eligible to apply.

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School Board hears plan for dealing with job vacancies

Breaux Bridge – St. Martin Parish School Superintendent Frederick Wiltz explained the school system’s new framework for eliminating vacant job positions to help combat the school district’s budget deficit during this past week’s monthly School Board meeting. “As you are aware, we have been working with...

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The road to the Dome starts at home for CHS Bulldogs

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs earned the No. 14 seed in the Division II Non-Select football playoffs after beating District 5-4A rival Carencro 51-22 on Friday. That means the road to the Dome starts at home for the Bulldogs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Associatin’s Prep Classic will be Dec. 1012 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with state championship games in Select and Non-Select Divisions I-IV.

Cecilia, LA · 13h

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HBCU LOVE: New Computer Lab Adds to MLK Catholic Student Center’s Sense of Home

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY – SOUTHERNDIGEST — The Martin Luther King Jr. Catholic Student Center at Southern University has opened a new computer lab to provide students with essential academic resources and a sense of community. The project, which began in August 2023 and opened in October, was funded by an anonymous private benefactor.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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