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Letters: Proposed changes to Head Start don’t add up for children

I have administered federal grants for 20 years and lead an Early Head Start program. I am writing about the Head Start rule changes proposed Aug. 7. Rules can always be improved, but changes have to make sense for the children and programs living with them. These do not add up.

Louisiana · 24d
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LSUA ranked 3rd safest college campus in the nation

LSU of Alexandria is ranked the third-safest college campus in the nation.

Alexandria, LA · 23d
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School spending on hot seat at capitol, lawmakers question audit data

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new audit has drawn into question how school districts classify their ‘in-classroom’ spending. The audit says some districts are not spending money in the right places, but lawmakers are questioning the data behind those findings. Audit finds classification issues in sampled districts.

Louisiana · 23d
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NSU to open new child welfare simulation lab

NATCHITOCHES, La - Northwestern State University of Louisiana is putting the finishing touches on it's new child welfare simulation lab. This week, staff at the Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program moved in furniture it received through donations earlier this year. The lab will help students and Louisiana Department of...

Natchitoches, LA · 23d
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St. George mayor outlines charter school plans after Riverplex vote

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates outlined plans for a potential public charter school system and discussed the proposed Riverplex recreation development during his State of the City address on Wednesday.

Louisiana · 23d

Louisiana Illuminator

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Southern leader wants new higher ed formula to address historic underfunding

Interim Southern University President Orlando McMeans wants the task force studying how to revamp the state’s higher education funding formula to take underfunding of Louisiana’s largest historically Black college into consideration.  McMeans asked the task force, which met Monday at the State Capitol, to take into account the $1.2 billion disparity between what Southern and […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 24d

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Catholic’s star running back is following the legacy of school’s past legends

Jayden Miles knows what it means to play running back at Catholic. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound senior follows in the footsteps of guys like Warrick Dunn, Travis Minor and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The four-star Florida State commitment is working hard to be that next legendary running back. “It’s always been a program...

Tallahassee, FL · 23d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Jeff Landry weighs in on Louisiana Tech, Southern president searches

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he won't intervene in the initial search process for a new Louisiana Tech University president and didn't do so for the new Southern University System president, but he could weigh on a final decision. Landry has elevated the governor's power to control Louisiana's higher education boards through a recent law that allows him not only to appoint members to those boards, but also to select the chairs of those boards. He also was active this year in LSU's recruitment of Lane Kiffin to lead the LSU football team and the firing of previous LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward. But Landry said he wants the initial vetting of candidates to come from the boards, search committees and stakeholders. Louisiana Tech leadership friction: Louisiana Tech president, board spar over spiked faculty raises | Exclusive In an interview with USA Today Network, Landry said, "I don't want to force feed any person. I want to hear from the stakeholders." Landry said he spoke to northern Louisiana legislators specifically about the Tech job while the governor was in Ruston Oct 12. "I told the delegation to find the best person to handle the job," Landry said. But the governor

Louisiana · 25d

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Investigation underway into Vernon special education department

Vernon Parish school officials say they are investigating the recent conduct of teachers and paraeducators within its Special Education Department after receiving complaints from parents and community members last week. […]

Vernon Parish, LA · 25d

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Maternal Health Takes Center Stage at Xavier University

A special summit at Xavier University was all about improving maternal health outcomes for women and families in our community. The reproductive health summit brought together state lawmakers and health care professionals to discuss critical gaps in care. Louisiana saw 222 maternal health deaths last year. Health care leaders say nearly 90 percent of those were preventable. in addition to education, there was also advocacy and a call to action when it comes to women’s health policies in Louisiana. In addition, the reproductive health summit highlighted services–like the Family Connects program–that directly address critical gaps in care. The event was held in partnership with The Pontchartrain (La.) Chapter of The Links incorporated, The Cade Foundation, Xavier University and Ochsner Health System.

Louisiana · 23d

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LHSAA suspends Capitol High, Thrive Academy football seasons following postgame brawl

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has suspended the football seasons of both Thrive Academy and Capitol High School following an investigation into a postgame brawl between the two teams that broke out last Friday night. The ruling comes after the LHSAA Sportsmanship Committee, made up...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23d

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Volleyball: Mount Carmel, Academy of Our Lady, St. Scholastica, Riverside win Tuesday

Area Prep Volleyball Report for Wednesday, Oct. 14. Two of the top four teams in the state in the Division I power ratings squared off Mount Carmel Academy squared off Tuesday in Metairie. In the end, No. 2 Mount Carmel Academy prevailed in convincing fashion over No. 4 Archbishop Chapelle...

Louisiana · 24d

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Red River Graduate, Grambling student begins work at Louisiana Capitol

This story was originally posted on Sept. 30, 2026, in the Red River Parish Journal. A young Red River Parish native and Grambling State student is getting an early look at state government after being offered a position with the Louisiana Legislature. Jemarcus Latson, a 2025 graduate of Red River...

Grambling, LA · 26d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Here’s the 2026 Week 7 schedule for Shreveport area football teams

The seventh weekend of the 2026 Louisiana high school football regular season is here with a number of key games on tap involving top performers like Haughton’s Brandon Craig, Huntington’s AJ Johnson and Calvary’s Hudson Price all playing at home. You’ll want to check out the Benton at Parkway and Northwood at Minden games to see a couple of interesting matchups. All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The playing dates for some matchups could be altered due to a shortage of officials. Week 7 Thursday, Oct. 15 Captain Shreve (3-3) at Natchitoches Central (0-6), Turpin Sadium Lincoln Prep (3-3) at Ouachita Christian (6-0) Friday, Oct. 16 Byrd (0-6) at Haughton (6-0) Airline (5-1) vs. Huntington (1-5), Independence Stadium Benton (3-3) at Parkway (3-3) Homecoming Cornerstone Christian (Texas) (5-2) at Evangel (4-2) Peabody Magnet (2-4) at Ruston (5-1) North Caddo (1-4) at Calvary (6-0) Northwood (2-4) at Minden (5-1) Southwood (1-5) at North DeSoto (6-0) Jonesboro-Hodge (5-1) at St. Mary’s (5-1) Booker T. Washington (4-2) at Bossier (3-3) Woodlawn (0-6) at Mansfield (5-1) Homer (1-5) at Magnolia Charter (0-6) Plain Dealing (1-5) at Rosepine (6-0) Lakeview (2-4) at Logansport (5-1) North Webster (2-4) at Bastrop (4-2) Winnfield (4-2) at

Louisiana · 25d

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Child care access could unlock billions in economic growth for Louisiana

BATON ROUGE — A new report released on Tuesday shows that child care challenges are limiting parents’ employment opportunities and that statewide, comprehensive early childhood education could generate $3.2 billion in additional earnings and $5.3 billion in economic output. That's according to the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children,...

Louisiana · 25d

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70th Mr. and Miss NSU reflect tradition of student leadership

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s 70th Mr. and Miss NSU are continuing a tradition of student leadership that dates to 1956. Owen Stutzman, a senior accounting major from Gonzales, and Lauryn Vernon, a senior biology major with a minor in dance from Arcadia, were selected as Mr. and Miss NSU for the 2026-27 academic year.

Natchitoches, LA · 26d

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Louisiana legislative task force weighs higher education funding amid rising costs

BATON ROUGE - Tight economic times have raised concerns not only at the cash register but also about the future of higher public education in Louisiana, so a legislative task force has been meeting to make recommendations on funding the state's public universities. According to the Education Data Initiative, the...

Louisiana · 25d

NOLA.com

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Letters: Proposed changes to Head Start don’t add up for children

I have administered federal grants for 20 years and lead an Early Head Start program. I am writing about the Head Start rule changes proposed Aug. 7. Rules can always be improved, but changes have to make sense for the children and programs living with them. These do not add up.

Louisiana · 24d

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Louisiana High School Football: Week 6 recap

The sixth week of Louisiana high school football is here, with all of the teams in the state fighting for vital victories within their respective districts, seeking to build up steam and improve their chances for postseason play.

Louisiana · 28d

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St. Charles Catholic back to top spot in CCS Top 10 rankings

It didn’t take long for St. Charles Catholic. After falling out of the top spot a couple of weeks ago after a tough loss, defending state champion Comets has vaulted back to the top spot in the Crescent City Sports Class 3A Top 10 rankings for Week 7 of the prep football season.

Louisiana · 27d