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University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces new mascot

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette introduced a Catahoula Leopard Dog as its new live mascot Saturday night during halftime of the Ragin Cajuns’ football game against South Alabama. University President Dr. Kolluro and the Student Government Association presented the four-legged companion at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.

Lafayette, LA · 14h

Talk Radio 960am

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The 2026 Louisiana High School Football Playoff Brackets Are Here

The regular season is over and the LHSAA playoffs start this week. See every Select and Non-Select bracket in one place.

Louisiana · 5h

theadvocate.com

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The Baton Rouge area high schools to watch in the select football playoffs

The high school football playoff pairings are out for the four select divisions in Louisiana. Here's what stood out for Baton Rouge area schools after the brackets and schedule were released on Sunday. Division I Select. No. 7 Catholic (7-3) earned a bye after winning its last six games after...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6h

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SWLA high school football playoff pairings announced

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Football teams around the state learned where they’re headed next today when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association announced playoff pairings. Southwest Louisiana schools and their Bi-District matchups are listed here. Click on the division to see the full bracket. *Local teams bolded below*

Louisiana · 6h

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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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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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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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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 · 21h

NOLA.com

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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 3d

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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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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 · 22h

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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 · 21h

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Friday Night Live: Week 10 Prep Football Coverage

District titles, playoff spots, postseason byes and seed positioning will be determined on the final Friday night of the 2025 regular season. Find all the scores from around the LHSAA first on the comprehensive Allstate Sugar Bowl Louisiana Prep Football Scoreboard. Watch live here on CCS as Archbishop Hannan visits...

Louisiana · 2d

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Week 10 of the high school season kicks off with 12 area teams in action

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The final week of the high school football season is here, week 10 kicking off on Thursday night with playoff seeding on the line. 12 Northeast Louisiana schools in action.

Louisiana · 2d

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 · 2d

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Here’s your week 10 Northwest La. superlative performances

The 2026 Louisiana high school football regular season concluded this past weekend with a number of superlative performances by area athletes. Here’s a look at how some of our best showed out. Ja’Marion Baker-Shepard, Plain Dealing: Baker-Shepard scored 5 TDs in a win. Braydon Cummings, Huntington: Cummings had 11 tackles, a forced fumble and a defensive TD in a win. Juston Dupree, Northwood: Dupree rushed for 3 TDs in a win. Sam Hartwell, Ruston: Hartwell scored twice and directed the offense against West Monroe. Peyton Houston, Evangel: Houston passed for 5 TDs in a win. AJ Johnson, Huntington: Johnson rushed for 144 yards and 3 TDs in a win. Jerzyion Levingston, Homer: Levingston scored twice in a win. Bryston McCoy, Parkway: McCoy put up 3 TDs in a loss. FRIDAY WINNERS: Evangel, Northwood, Loyola, BTW, Airline, Benton among Friday winners LOCKING IT DOWN: Captain Shreve’s Gabe Lockett dials in dominating runs against Byrd Charlie McKenzie, Loyola: McKenzie caught 4 passes for 90 yards and 2 scores in a win. Z’ryan Miles, Calvary: Miles had TD runs of 32, 21 and 8 yards and a 6-yard TD reception in one half against Green Oaks. Dalen Powell, Ruston: Powell scored on runs

Shreveport, 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

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New scholarships support former foster youth at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — First lady Melania Trump visited Louisiana State University to highlight a $7.2 million investment in students who have experienced foster care. The funds will create a permanent scholarship fund at LSU. For many who have experienced foster care, figuring out how to cover...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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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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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