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Southern University to host estate planning event

The Southern University Law Clinic and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives will host an estate planning event on Oct. 24 at the Southern University Law Center.

Baton Rouge, LA · 21d

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Southeastern recognizes distinguished alumni, others at annual awards presentation

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University recognized distinguished alumni recently at its annual Alumni Awards Evening during Homecoming week. Honored at the event were Rob Dugas, a retired business executive and part-time business coach and consultant, as the Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year and Nyoki Mokeba, director of equipment sourcing at Performance Contractors, Inc., as the Young Alumnus of the Year.

Hammond, LA · 21d
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NOLA.com

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Letters: LSU researchers are identifying barriers to school attendance

The recent editorial in this newspaper rightly highlighted Louisiana’s student absenteeism crisis. Regular attendance is essential to learning, yet many students face obstacles that make getting to school difficult. Addressing those challenges requires shared responsibility among families, schools, courts, nonprofits, healthcare providers and state leaders. This is a statewide...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20d
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John Curtis breaks ground for new school facilities

RIVER RIDGE – The momentum continues at John Curtis Christian School. Three years ago, the high school campus welcomed the addition of a superb 100-yard artificial turf football field. The transformation of the campus continued Wednesday with the official groundbreaking for a new main school building. New classrooms, a...

River Ridge, LA · 21d
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Dutchtown, St Amant, EA, Prairieville record impressive wins

At week seven, two Ascension Parish schools remain undefeated. Ascension Catholic is 7-0 and will travel to third-ranked Riverside (6-1) in District 10-1A action on Friday. The two teams met in December with Riverside on the good side of a 31-21 score and a Division IV select state championship. Quarterback...

Prairieville, LA · 22d

theadvocate.com

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Retired educators vie with current teacher for north Baton Rouge school board seat

Two retired educators, one who had the job before, and a classroom teacher are vying to win an open seat on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. They are seeking to replace Dadrius Lanus, who opted not to run for a third term representing District 2. This is Vereta...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21d

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River Parishes Community College will open spring registration in October

Registration for the upcoming spring semester at River Parishes Community College (RPCC) opens in October.

Gonzales, LA · 22d

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LSU implements new game day safety measures following large crowds, disruptive behavior

"Disruptive behavior" on LSU's campus after homecoming is prompting changes in game day safety operations.

Baton Rouge, LA · 20d

theadvocate.com

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Parkview Baptist-U-High winner prevails in four sets

Early in the fourth set of Wednesday night's volleyball match between Parkview Baptist and University High, Eagles coach Allison Leake called timeout to deliver a simple message to her team — keep the ball in play. The message worked, for a while at least, as Parkview rallied from a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21d

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‘Top Tutors for Us’ helps Louisiana families unlock college scholarships through early ACT prep

As the new school year gets underway, local families are already looking ahead toward college admissions and financial aid. Education advocate Angelica Harris wants parents to know that early prep makes all the difference when it comes to test scores and scholarship dollars.

Louisiana · 21d

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West Feliciana Saints remain undefeated after win over Port Allen

West Feliciana quarterback Brooks Hebert threw for five touchdowns as the home-standing Saints posted their first shutout of the season and kept their perfect record intact with a 49-0 victory over Port Allen Friday. Hebert completed 15 of 19 attempts to eight different receivers for 215 yards and the five...

St Francisville, LA · 22d

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Penny Moses Announces her Candidacy for Washington Parish School Board District 9

Miss Moses pledges her commitment to bring transparency, accountability, and vision to the board if elected. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Washington Parish School Board, District […]

Washington Parish, LA · 24d

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Lafourche Parish named recognized statewide for exceptional LEAP Mastery in math

Lafourche Parish was recently recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education as a top achieving district in LEAP Math Mastery in grades 3-12. Recognized alongside only 10 other parishes, Lafourche Public Schools reported a high mastery rate, earning them the title of “Louisiana Numeracy Leader” by the Department of Education.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 22d

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Prayer service set for Shane Hirstius at Metairie Catholic high school

A prayer service for Shane Hirstius will be held Wednesday at his alma mater, Archbishop Rummel High School.

Metairie, LA · 22d

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Football Recap: Tanner Koerner Leads Denham Springs to Win + How To Watch

Denham Springs had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They walked away with a 19-6 victory over the East St. John Wildcats. Tanner Koerner had a dynamite...

Denham Springs, LA · 23d

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Prayer service set for Shane Hirstius at Metairie Catholic high school

A prayer service for Shane Hirstius will be held Wednesday at his alma mater, Archbishop Rummel High School.

Metairie, LA · 22d

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FranU celebrates 10 years of becoming a university

BATON ROUGE — Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, or FranU, is celebrating 10 years since Our Lady of the Lake College became a university in 2016. Our Lady of the Lake College became a university as it expanded its advanced degree programs. By 2016, the institution had evolved into a university with three schools and multiple academic programs.

Baton Rouge, LA · 23d

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Destrehan’s Malachi Dabney named Metro Prep Player of Week

Malachi Dabney of Destrehan has been named the Prep Player of the Week for Week 7 by the metro area for the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, CrescentCitySports.com, 106.7 The Ticket and Friday Night Football. A senior and Nicholls commit, Dabney rushed 19 times for 192 yards and three touchdowns...

Destrehan, LA · 24d

theadvocate.com

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Zachary-Catholic winner pulls away late behind running back's monster game

Catholic running back Jayden Miles was ready to make a statement against Zachary. Two years ago, Miles scored seven touchdowns against the Broncos at Zachary. He nearly repeated his historic 2024 performance, torching Zachary for 205 yards rushing and six touchdowns on just 10 carries Friday. Miles’ big game helped...

Zachary, LA · 26d