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Galvez, LA · Education

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Prairieville-Franklinton winner clinches victory with unusual score

With the game on the line in the closing seconds, Prairieville High School turned to quarterback Skyler Kelly to make the game-winning play, and he came through with a touchdown on a play that caught everyone off guard. Kelly lined up wide and went to the end zone where he...

Prairieville, LA · 1d

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Dutchtown-East Ascension winner clinches district title behind explosive QB-WR duo

East Ascension’s Jeremyah Merriweather burst downfield on the game’s third play against Dutchtown. Zaylen Smith scanned the field, then found his receiver over the top of the defense for a 71-yard touchdown. The early touchdown was just the beginning of a dominant first half. East Ascension (8-2) scored...

Geismar, LA · 2d

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After Douglass-Kennedy school merger in NOLA, efforts to honor past while forging ahead

It was halftime at the John F. Kennedy High School homecoming game and two pairs of kings and queens slowly paraded down the 50-yard line as cheers filled the air. The royal couples came from two New Orleans high schools — Kennedy and Frederick A. Douglass — that had merged into one.

New Orleans, LA · 4h

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Catholic High sends Texas team home with a blowout loss

With District 4-5A play completed and an eighth straight championship in hand, the Catholic High Bears stepped away from district play Friday night and kept their late-season momentum going in a big way. The Bears rolled up 400 yards of offense and returned a kickoff for a score in a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Central-Woodlawn winner runs away with win after 6 unanswered touchdowns

If Woodlawn quarterback Ricky Mitchell hadn’t already had Central’s attention, the junior managed to do so with a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes for a five-point lead. Central responded accordingly, though, with a stretch of six unanswered touchdowns over a 15-minute stretch, with quarterback Max Gassiott accounting for...

Central, LA · 1d

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St. Augustine-Rummel stayed close into the fourth quarter, until one team’s QB scored three TDs

With a chance to go undefeated through the regular season for the first time since 1987, St. Augustine got the job done. It took more work than usual, though. Quarterback Jaelle Noble ran for three touchdowns — all in the fourth quarter — as top-ranked St. Augustine overcame a late deficit to defeat Rummel 35-22 on Friday at Tad Gormley Stadium.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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More school closures are coming to New Orleans. Parents are anxious

Karen Seymour’s three kids just started attending Élan Academy in New Orleans this fall, but she’s already thinking of what she might have to do if the school closes. She transferred her kids to Élan after the state board of education closed their old school, Athlos Academy in Jefferson Parish, in May for low academic performance.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Applications open for Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

Applications are now open for the inaugural class of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, which is set to welcome its first students in 2027.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Zachary Broncos Dominate Liberty Magnet Patriots in 62–8 Victory

The Zachary Broncos put together a dominant performance against the Liberty Magnet Patriots, earning a convincing 62–8 victory behind a powerful offensive attack and contributions from multiple players on both sides of the ball. Zachary wasted no time establishing control, opening the game with a punt return touchdown to...

Zachary, LA · 1d

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Friday Night Lights: Area teams prepare for regular-season finales as playoffs approach

The high school football regular season is nearing its conclusion, and Week 10 presents one final opportunity for teams across the Houma-Thibodaux area to strengthen their playoff positions and finish the regular season on a high note. Several local teams enter the final week looking to extend winning streaks, while...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

Louisiana Illuminator

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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025. Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching. In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Helix Community Schools invites residents to day of exploration at Helix Expo

BATON ROUGE — Helix Community Schools invited residents to a day of exploration at the Helix Expo on Saturday. The free event showcased the innovative educational programs, unique learning experiences and opportunities available through the Helix network. Families were given the opportunity to explore academic programs, student resources and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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High school teammates turned Southern freshmen shine in team’s dominant win over Bethune-Cookman

Macario Dade saw daylight on the right sideline. The Southern freshman running back with a track and field background detonated from the backfield and went untouched for a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Southern’s 45-17 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Fellow freshman Wydell...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

Walker, LA · 13h

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Cecilia football rolls past Carencro for share of 4A-5 District title

If Cecilia football wanted a share of the Class 4A District 5 championship, it knew it had to put on a show in Week 10 against Carencro. The Golden Bears sat atop the district for most of the season but the Bulldogs were determined to make room for themselves, taking a 51-22 victory and forcing a three-way tie for the district championship between themselves, Carencro and Opelousas. “This win means a lot,” Cecilia quarterback Layne Champagne said. “We came up short in the Opelousas game, and we told ourselves all week that we were coming for this game, and we’re gonna bit back. We showed them what we got tonight.” From the first play, forcing a fumble on kickoff, to a backbreaking pick six in the fourth quarter, Cecilia didn't leave this game to chance as it closed out the regular season with a win. Cecilia knows how to put on a show If it a district championship on the line wasn’t enough incentive for the Bulldogs, it was also senior night. What could be some of their players’ last games on home field. No one felt that more than LSU commit Braylon Calais. Almost every time the four-star wideout

Carencro, LA · 1d

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Houma Christian upsets No. 7 Loyola Prep to reach Division IV quarterfinals

Houma Christian kept its Division IV playoff run rolling Friday night on the road. The 10th-seeded Warriors beat No. 7 Loyola College Prep 3-1 in Shreveport in the regional round. Coming off a first-round sweep of Delcambre, Houma Christian handled a higher seed and improved to 19-9. Loyola finishes 21-8...

Houma, LA · 1d

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GALLERY: Middle School Football- E.D. White vs Thibodaux

Two undefeated middle schools collided Wednesday night at Thibodaux High School as Thibodaux Middle School beat E.D. White 22-14. Turnovers plagued both teams throughout the game. TMS took the lead in the first quarter after intercepting an EDW pass. The Warriors scored off a run from the four yard line...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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WBRZ Meteorologist Malcolm Byron speaks to elementary students at U-High for STEM Day

BATON ROUGE — Students at University Lab School took part in STEM Day with special presentations and learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, math and more. As part of the event, WBRZ meteorologist Malcolm Byron spoke with fifth grade students about the science that goes into a weather...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Shaquille O'Neal brings credit education tour to LSU students in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE — Students packed Fred’s Bar in Tigerland to learn about managing credit as part of the Credit One Bank Credit Tip-Off Tour. The event focused on helping young adults build healthy money habits, avoid common financial missteps, and better understand how credit scores work. Basketball Hall of Famer and LSU icon Shaquille O’Neal headlined the appearance, sharing his perspective on financial literacy and building personal wealth.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d