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BISD warns families of court action after thousands of unexcused absences
BEAUMONT — Thousands of student absences in the first weeks of school have prompted Beaumont ISD to warn that some families could soon face truancy cases in court if attendance does not improve. In the first 26 instructional days, Beaumont ISD recorded 23,921 student absences. More than 2,100 students...
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Panthers Rally Late for Thrilling Win Over Kaplan
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Kaplan High took a one-point lead with five minutes left, Catholic High football coach Matthew Desormeaux called on Michael Haik to answer in Friday’s non-district game at KHS. With quarterback John Parker Robison at the helm, the Panthers methodically drove down the...
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LSU Eunice experiencing unprecedented enrollment growth
The only junior college in the LSU system is experiencing tremendous growth. The fall enrollment at LSU Eunice has topped 4,000 for the first time ever and is approaching 5,000. Chancellor Nancee Sorensen says the enrollment increased to just under 4,700 students is the result of the school’s ability to adapt to changing times.
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Enrollment open for SOWELA’s 8-week online classes
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Enrollment is open for SOWELA’s compressed, online classes this fall. SOWELA’s Next Start classes cover topics in criminal justice, history, English, business, environmental science, math, psychology, sociology and theatre. These classes last eight weeks. Current and new students can sign up for these...
WNTZ
LSU Eunice breaks historical enrollment records for third straight year
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana State University Eunice is welcoming another record student population to campus with 4,698 students enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. It is the first time in school history that LSUE has a student enrollment of more than 4,000. LSU Eunice’s fall student enrollment of 4,698 is a 22.92% increase of […]
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Vermilion Parish School System prepares for Space X
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Vermilion Parish School System is planning for potential long-term impacts following development plans by SpaceX in Pecan Island. District leaders are evaluating local education needs, including staffing, facility capacity and new instructional programming. School district officials have been in communication with SpaceX since...
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TDL Week 4 Game of the Week Preview: Sulphur Golden Tors
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Sulphur has done a complete 180 in the David Feaster era of Golden Tor football. Last week, Sulphur’s narrow three-point victory over Pineville improved the Tors to 3-0 on the season, something that hasn’t happened since 2005. “We would’ve never been here without him...
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Acting head coach named after fight between Oberlin coaches cuts short homecoming game
OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - Oberlin High School has named a new acting head coach while officials investigate a fight between two coaches during homecoming. Tigers Head Coach Robert Etheridge and Assistant Coach Jaden Brasseaux got into an argument on the sidelines during Friday night’s game against Centerville, authorities said. The two then reportedly exchanged blows in the locker room, and Etheridge flipped a desk.
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Scholarship designated for DeQuincy graduate
Catherine Puerta DeLee, a DeQuincy native now living in Alexandria, has established the Dr. James and Catherine Puerta DeLee Scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation. The scholarship is designated for DeQuincy High School graduates majoring in elementary education, and the first student award will be made during McNeese’s fall...
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TDL Week 3 scores and highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week 3 of high school football is here!. The Welsh Greyhounds will take on the Jennings Bulldogs in our Touchdown Live Game of the Week Thursday. Tune in to 7News at Six to see who an adoptable puppy predicts will come out on top!. Join...
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Athlete of the Week: Johnathan Brighton Laday
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Johnathan Brighton Laday, a senior at Eunice High School, is contributing across multiple positions on the field this football season. Laday has played cornerback, free safety, wide receiver, punt returner and kick returner, but mainly plays at wide receiver and free safety. Eunice High School...
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Kaplan's workhorse rushing threat doesn't fit profile, but it doesn't matter
De'Maurion Cormier isn't your prototypical fullback. Kaplan High football coach Vinnie Bullara said that in an ideal world, the 6-foot, 190-pound senior would be lined up at tailback in an old-school I-formation offense. "He's a stud," Bullara said of Cormier, who recorded his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game in a...
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Hardin pounds Beaumont Kelly 57-0
HARDIN– Coming off a tough loss to Lutheran South Academy a week ago, the Hardin Hornets came back in a big way by jumping out to a big halftime lead in beating Beaumont Kelly 57-0 on Friday night at Hornet Stadium. Thomas Gallaspy got the scoring going for Hardin...
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High school seniors predict brighter futures following SpaceX expansion
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A recent SpaceX announcement is driving new development and economic opportunities in Vermilion Parish prompting high school seniors across the parish to share their perspectives on the area’s future. The influx of new development is expected to bring jobs, businesses and improved infrastructure...
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Calcasieu Parish elementary school closes early due to power issues
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school closed early on Monday due to electricity problems. Western Heights Elementary, located at 1100 Elizabeth St. in Westlake, conducted an early dismissal from school at 11 a.m. due to “a power issue on campus”, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Holly Holland,...