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LHSAA Announces Return of Cheer & Dance Championships
The LHSAA announced Friday that cheer and dance will return to its championship calendar in 2026 as a non-sanctioned activity, with the state championship event set for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Lake Charles. Below is the full press release from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association:. The Louisiana High School...
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Abbeville barber offers free haircuts before Vermilion Parish students return to school
An Abbeville barber hosted the annual “Braids and Fades” event, offering children free haircuts and backpacks filled with school supplies before they return to school. Ronald Lewis, the barber and organizer of the event, explained that the effort is his way of giving back to the community.
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2026 Two-A-Days: LaGrange Gators
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After finishing 1-9 in 2025, the LaGrange Gators are entering the upcoming season with renewed focus and a senior class determined to turn things around. The Gators dealt with a wave of injuries early last season, which got younger players into action on the field....
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Daniel Lotief looks to bring toughness back to Rayne football in 2026
Daniel Lotief's phone has been ringing more than ever since taking over as the new head coach of Rayne football. The 27-year-old came on as the Wolves’ defensive coordinator in January, but when the head coaching job opened up shortly thereafter, he jumped at the chance. “The parents support’s been awesome, I got to the store every now and then and I get like the familiar nods and the 'hey coach,' so it’s been good so far,” Lotief said. “The biggest thing is we ask a lot of these kids coming all summer, learning a new offense, new defense, it’s hot and we push them hard.” REQUIRED READING: ARCA football dives into deep end for first LHSAA season with gauntlet district rivals REQUIRED READING: Carencro football’s Carson Gurzi becomes latest KOK Wings & Things brand ambassador Lotief is hoping to bring toughness back to Rayne football after back-to-back seasons ending in the first round of the playoffs and a losing record. Getting the Wolves’ buy-in Last season, the Wolves finished with just four wins, bowing out of the LHSAA Non-Select Division II with a 51-14 loss against Franklinton. “I think it was a little bit disappointing, we went 4-6, losing
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Acadia Parish students return to school across 26 campuses
Acadia Parish became the latest Acadiana school district to begin the new school year on Tuesday. This is the third year Acadia Parish schools have operated under a four-day school week. Troy Harmon, principal of Crowley High School, reported an increase in student productivity since the district moved from a five-day school week to a four-day schedule.
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Beaumont ISD superintendent answers back-to-school questions ahead of Wednesday start
BEAUMONT — Beaumont ISD students return to class Wednesday, and Superintendent Sandi Massey is outlining changes families can expect this year, from stricter dress code enforcement to how libraries will be used and what it will take for seniors to keep early release. Massey said the district is making...
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School zones back in effect Thursday as Calcasieu Parish heads back to school
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - School zones across Calcasieu Parish will go back into effect Thursday, Aug. 13, the first day of school for all public, private, and charter schools in the parish, and officials are urging drivers to slow down, put away their phones, and be prepared for heavier traffic.
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New Kaplan coach ready to provide stability in Pirates' program
On the surface, it could be a major rebuilding job for head coach Vinnie Bullara, but the new coach doesn't see it that way. "We definitely have a lot to work with," he said. The offense will shift from the Wing-T to the Flexbone, but running the football is still the major objective.
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Stuff the Bus donations will benefit students & educators in 5 Acadiana parishes
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — United Way of Acadiana and Hancock Whitney Bank partnered for the annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations to support students and teachers returning to classrooms across Acadiana. Hancock Whitney Bank presented a $10,000 sponsorship check for the campaign. Donations were collected throughout...
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Pitkin High School graduate receives Perry Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Merchants & Farmers Bank has awarded the 2026 Perry Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Pitkin High School graduate John Davis. Davis, known as “J-Dub,” is the son of John and Stephanie Davis. He graduated with a 3.8 GPA and was named Mr. Pitkin High School. During high school, he was a member of 4-H, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and the National Honor Society (NHS), while also participating in basketball and baseball.
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Beaumont ISD seeks volunteers to be 'Bus Buddies' for new school year
Beaumont ISD is seeking volunteers to serve as "Bus Buddies" during the first two weeks of the new school year, riding alongside bus drivers to assist students with finding their seats, understanding bus expectations, and feeling safe on their way to school. Beaumont ISD is asking staff members, community partners...
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SOWELA reveals new $225,000 training space funded by ExxonMobil
OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - SOWELA Technical Community College in Oakdale held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3, to unveil a new multipurpose training space while also showcasing innovative STEM energy education projects made possible through a $225,000 contribution from ExxonMobil. The newly opened multipurpose space was funded through...
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BCHS Strutters attend Dance Team Line camp
The Bridge City High School Strutters attended the American Dance Drill Team Line camp this week to learn their new football season routines. To top off their amazing line camp experience the Strutters danced their way home with numerous awards:. ALL-AMERICAN KICK COMPANY:. Captain Taylor Tran, 1st Lt. Izabella Sanchez,...
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McNeese student selected for statewide conservation leadership program
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A McNeese State University student has been selected for one of Louisiana’s most prestigious conservation leadership programs — and for her, the work is deeply personal. Darice Johnson, a sophomore from Iowa is one of 25 undergraduate students chosen for the 2026-2027 Edgar...
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7-in-Seven Countdown top high school football teams heading into 2026: Barbe Buccaneers
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Barbe Buccaneers enter the 2026 season under head coach Dennis “Skeet Owens with a roster of returning standouts. Senior quarterback Jelandon Gray, an Old Dominion commit, returns after a junior season in which he threw for 2,446 yards and 31 touchdowns while rushing for 1,462 yards and 15 touchdowns.