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Elementary Lab School teacher named Outstanding Young Professional in Education

Natchitoches Parish School Board congratulated NSU Elementary Lab School teacher Aaliyah Seawood on being named one of Northwestern State University’s Outstanding Young Professionals in Education. Seawood currently teaches English/language arts at NSU Elementary Lab School. She has also served as a summer school site coordinator and sponsor/coach of the...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-06
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Ex-ADSEF administrator: Governor pressured her to take the job

The former administrator of the Socioeconomic Development Administration for the Family (ADSEF by its acronym in Spanish), Blanca Medina Díaz, testified under oath on Wednesday that Gov. Jenniffer González Colón insisted she accept the role of leading the agency, that the governor later learned of the problems Medina faced and even called her to demand the reinstatement of an official Medina had removed from his post.

Louisiana · 10-08

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Natchitoches Parish School Board Committee reviews agenda items ahead of October 13 board meeting

The Natchitoches Parish School Board’s committee met Oct. 6 to discuss several financial, facilities, transportation, enrollment and policy matters that are scheduled to come before the full board for consideration Oct. 13. During the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi reported that district staff had completed required Department of...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 10-07
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NSU flu shot clinic helps nursing students prepare for clinical rotations

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University nursing students had access to flu vaccinations on campus Monday, Oct. 5, as they prepare for clinical rotations that provide hands-on training in health care settings. The clinic, held in Alost Hall, was open to all NSU students, faculty and staff. It was scheduled...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07
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LCU names Medrano 2026 Homecoming Queen

PINEVILLE, La. - Senior psychology major Mariel Medrano, of Cypress, has been crowned Louisiana Christian University’s 2026 Homecoming Queen. "Being chosen as Homecoming Queen is such a special honor, and I'm incredibly grateful to my peers and everyone who supported me throughout this experience,” Medrano said. “It's a moment I will always cherish and remember.”

Pineville, LA · 10-05

MaxPreps

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Louisiana high school football: LHSAA Week 6 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 · 10-06

WNTZ

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LSUA and LSUE launch three new student transfer paths

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have established three new transfer agreements aimed at giving students clearer pathways from associate degrees at LSUE into bachelor’s degree programs at LSUA. The new 2+2 agreements cover disaster preparedness and response, elementary education and cybersecurity technology. The partnerships align coursework between the two LSU System […]

Alexandria, LA · 10-05

WWL-AMFM

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Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 6

The second half of the 2026 Louisiana high school football season is here, and it begins with some New Orleans-area schools moving their games to Thursday as a tropical storm churns in the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana · 10-07

BRProud

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Louisiana First joins forces with GEAUXPREPS.com

Louisiana First News and Football Friday Night are partnering with GeauxPreps.com to expand high school football coverage statewide and regionally.

Louisiana · 10-07

247Sports

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Midlands Recruiting Notebook: Latest on five-star flip targets

We are now under two months until National Signing Day, and schools are trying to put the finishing touches on their class by holding on to their committed prospects while working to flip a few targets from rivals. Though we haven't seen the flurry of activity we were accustomed to five years ago, there's still plenty of juice to go around with some of the top prospects in the country.

Louisiana · 10-06

Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

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St. Tammany Parish Leads Louisiana With 20.4 ACT Average, While Rural Districts Face Steeper Challenges

St. Tammany Parish students are leading Louisiana in college prep readiness with an average ACT score of 20.4, while some rural districts are struggling to reach 16.

Louisiana · 10-05

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Audit report finds unsupported spending records in four Louisiana school systems

BATON ROUGE — A new state report found documentation problems and spending mismatches in financial information for several Louisiana public and charter school systems submitting to the Louisiana Department of Treasury. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued the report on Monday after reviewing information for July 1, 2024, through June...

Louisiana · 10-05

The Washington Times

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Louisiana test scores surge after officials tighten standards, resist lockdowns

Louisiana is the only state in which public school students' reading and math scores have risen above pre-pandemic levels.

Louisiana · 10-06

The Center Square

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Louisiana treasurer: Unnecessary spending could fund teacher pay

(The Center Square) – Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming says reducing unnecessary school spending could help fund permanent teacher raises or maintain annual stipends, following reviews of school financial records. In a statement Tuesday, Fleming called for reevaluating the state’s Minimum Foundation Program formula but did not identify a confirmed amount of recurring savings available for teacher pay or propose specific formula changes. Treasury separately referred approximately $12.1 million in school expenditures for additional scrutiny, emphasizing that the referrals do not constitute determinations of wrongdoing or noncompliance. As The Center Square previously reported, Fleming outlined the referral in a response attached to the legislative auditor’s report. Treasury’s spending review covered July 2024 through December 2025. “Eliminating unnecessary spending and identifying systemic inefficiencies is the most practical way to secure permanent raises or maintain annual stipends for our teachers and support workers,” Fleming said. According to Treasury, its K-12 School Transparency Project launched in 2025 to make school financial information more accessible to the public. The legislative auditor’s Sept. 30 report examined financial information for the 2024-25 school year through specified procedures agreed upon with Treasury. Seven of 10 selected school systems underwent testing; Treasury had not approved the submissions from the

Louisiana · 10-07

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Tigers knock off Winnfield, go to 5-0; Lakeview falls in Monroe

Undefeated St. Mary’s opened eyes all around the state Friday night, passing its toughest test in non-district play in convincing style with a 23-14 victory at Winnfield. The Tigers put down their Class 2A hosts with a soul-crushing fourth-quarter scoring drive capped by Jacob Thibodaux’s 6-yard touchdown run with six minutes remaining.

Winnfield, LA · 10-05

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NSU Announces 2026 Homecoming Honor Court

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2026 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against Nicholls on Saturday, Oct. 24. Reese Kennedy of Denham Springs will...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-05

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Northwestern State University receives FAA grant to expand drone training

NATCHITOCHES, La. — Northwestern State University’s Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations Lab received a grant through the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program to expand unmanned aircraft systems operator training across northwest and central Louisiana. Over the next two years, the ARGO lab will use...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07

Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

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SWLA High School Football: Week 6 Schedule and Standings

Four Southwest Louisiana teams are still unbeaten as Week 6 arrives. Here's a look at this week's games and where every SWLA team stands.

Louisiana · 10-06

Shreveport Times | The Times

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LHSAA names 10 for induction in the 2027 Hall of Fame Class

An eclectic mix of 10 Louisiana born athletes, coaches and officials have been selected for induction into the 2027 class of the Louisiana High School Hall Fame. The Class of 2027 includes David Anderson, Don Boniol, Early Doucet, Greg Gautreaux, Kim “Gidge” Guidry, Adrienne Johnson, Temeka Johnson, Jimmy Lee Jones, Sivi Elsensohn Miller and Rusty Rugg each of which made a mark on Louisiana prep athletics. The class will be inducted during the Louisiana High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 15 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. Ticket information and additional event details will be released closer to the ceremony. “The Louisiana High School Hall of Fame Class of 2027 represents generations of excellence across Louisiana high school athletics,” the LHSAA said in a release. “From championship coaches and accomplished officials to athletes who went on to collegiate, professional and national success, each member of the class has contributed to the legacy of high school athletics in Louisiana.” Here’s a snapshot of each inductee’s career: David Anderson | Coach | Ruston High Anderson has built a coaching career spanning multiple states and decades, with a significant portion of his career spent at Ruston High. Anderson served as

Louisiana · 10-05