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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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BRCC awarded $50,000 grant for construction trades lab

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College and the BRCC Foundation have secured a $50,000 grant from the Louisiana Contractors Education Foundation to fund hands-on training and equipment at the college’s newly launched Capital City Construction Lab. The funding will provide students with industry-standard tools, materials and training...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Haynes Academy (LA) 2027 LB Carter Sternberger Named Gridiron Football National Player of Week 9!

Haynes Academy showed up for Carter Sternberger, and the Yellow Jackets’ standout linebacker has a national honor to show for it. After recording 15 tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery against Booker T. Washington, the Class of 2027 prospect received 80,537 votes to earn the Gridiron Football National Player of the Week award for Week 9.

Metairie, LA · 2d

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Zachary High School's FFA chapter wins national accolades

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Zachary High School's FFA chapter was named the 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. The chapter created an activity titled "Farm-to-School," where they developed interactive presentation stations to teach local...

Zachary, LA · 3d

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Claiborne, Capitol Elementary Schools Celebrate Student Reading Gains Through Tutoring Program

Claiborne and Capitol elementary schools have proudly earned recognition as two of the top 10 schools nationwide for their remarkable student achievement growth, thanks to the innovative Teach For America Ignite tutoring model. On Nov. 4, Claiborne hosted an Ignite Fellowship celebration to show visitors firsthand how students are making...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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RPCC welcomes 900 students to 2026 Manufacturing Day

ABOVE: RPCC Steel Program Manager Lucas Janopaul provides a hands-on demonstration of advanced manufacturing for Ascension Parish Schools 8th graders during MFG Day Gonzales. River Parishes Community College (RPCC) celebrated National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) last month with two interactive events at its Gonzales and Reserve campuses, introducing eighth-grade students to the exciting career opportunities available in manufacturing, skilled trades, and Louisiana’s growing industrial workforce.

Ascension Parish, LA · 3d

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St. Francis Xavier launches holiday campaign to raise money for tuition and STEAM education

BATON ROUGE — St. Francis Xavier Catholic School launched its "Season of Giving" campaign on Friday to support students through various avenues this holiday season. The campaign features a $100,000 fundraising goal to support student tuition assistance, classroom technology, teacher development and STEAM education. The fundraising efforts will begin...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Vandebilt sweeps Plaquemine to advance in Division III playoffs

Vandebilt Catholic took care of business at home Wednesday in the Division III bi-district round, sweeping No. 20 Plaquemine 3-0. The 13th-seeded Terriers controlled the match from the start and punched their ticket to the regional round. Plaquemine finishes 15-10. Vandebilt entered the matchup at 16-20 but looked locked in...

Plaquemine, LA · 3d

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Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 10 of the 2026 season

It's Week 10 of the high school football season in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. Walker-Denham Springs, Ascension Christian-St. John and Central-Woodlawn are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Local schools work to prevent fights at high school sporting events after several serious penalties

Fights involving players at high school football games in Louisiana have led to serious penalties issued this season by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School’s football season for the remainder of 2026 and barred Assumption High School from hosting home games after a fight that involved players and fans during a nondistrict game in Napoleonville on Sept 25.

Thibodaux, LA · 5d

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National Business Publication Names EBR Schools One of the State’s Best-Managed School Districts

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been recognized by Business View Magazine as one of the state’s Best Managed School Districts. Business View is also considering EBR Schools for Best Managed American School Districts for its 2026 awards. Alex “Xan” Wynne-Jones, managing director of Business View Publishing,...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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LSU Manship School honors four inductees into Hall of Fame at annual gala

BATON ROUGE — The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication inducted four leaders in media, corporate affairs and civic leadership into its Hall of Fame during its annual gala Thursday evening. The honorees joined a roster of more than 145 professionals recognized since 1975 for advancing mass communication and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Everything to know about Baton Rouge prep football Week 10: Local schools make final playoff push

Looking ahead to final weekend of the high school football regular season. 1. BATTLE FOR A BYE: Three teams on the edge of getting first-round bye to watch this week are Dunham (6-3), St. Michael (7-2) and Kentwood (8-1). The Tigers are No. 11 in the Division III select bracket. St. Michael is No. 9 in the Division II select bracket, and Kentwood (8-1) is No. 7 in the Division IV select bracket. Top eight seeds receive a bye.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Meet your new East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools board members

BATON ROUGE — Election results rolled in Tuesday night, outlining the next chapter of leadership for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Democratic candidate Kimberly Bainguel has been elected to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board representing District 1. Bainguel defeated Republican Megan Garretson with 8,121 votes.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 5d

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LSU law professor reinstated, was removed after political comments during lecture

BATON ROUGE — An LSU law professor removed from his position for political comments he made during a lecture was reinstated. Ken Levy, who was removed from the classroom in January 2025, said Wednesday that LSU reinstated him three weeks ago. WBRZ previously reported Levy was teaching a class...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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EBR schools honors outstanding achievers at annual 'Student of the Year' ceremony

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish Schools celebrated academic excellence on Wednesday night, recognizing standout scholars from across the district at the annual Student of the Year ceremony. Over a dozen elementary, middle and high school students were formally named the 2026–2027 District Students of the Year during...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d

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Ascension Public Schools announces Students of the Year

Ascension Parish Public Schools named its Students of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year. Honorees were selected from the fifth, eighth, and 12th grades across the district. Students were chosen based on academics, leadership, character and an interview process. District winners will advance to a statewide competition to represent...

Ascension Parish, LA · 4d

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