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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 · 5d
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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 · 8d
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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 · 7d
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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 · 7d
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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 · 7d

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‘All about LSU’: These alumni reflect on their memories as Tigers, experiences postgrad

LSU not only holds a special place in current students’ hearts, but it also carries a strong meaning in the hearts of alumni. For alumnus Chris Adams, LSU means connecting with a larger community. Adams is originally from New Orleans, but like many he went to high school with,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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Patterson mayor says he is taking mayor-elect to court, claims he doesn't have high school diploma

PATTERSON — Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan, after losing re-election, says he is taking Mayor-elect Slade Sanders to court, alleging that he violated the law by running without a high school diploma or GED. Sanders, a Republican, beat Grogan, a Democrat, with 55% of the vote. In a video posted...

Patterson, LA · 7d

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St. Tammany Parish School Board races decided on Nov. ballot amid probe into abuse reporting in district

St. Tammany Parish School Board races decided on Nov. ballot amid probe into abuse reporting in district.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 7d

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Covington High School competes for Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize

Covington High School needs your vote. The school has made it to the final round of the Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Principal John Boudreaux and Athletic Director, Kenny Schenck, give us more details.

Covington, LA · 8d

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Tara High School will host 5K run/walk to fund student scholarships

BATON ROUGE — Tara High School is funding student opportunity through its Angel Advancement Scholarship 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 7. All donations and proceeds raised from the event will support scholarship opportunities for eligible students pursuing postsecondary education. The event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Schools in White Castle, Dorseyville will have delayed starts Wednesday due to power outage

WHITE CASTLE — Schools in White Castle and Dorseyville will have delayed starts on Wednesday due to a power outage. The Iberville Parish School District says that White Castle High will start class at 9 a.m., with bus routes starting at 8 a.m. Dorseyville Elementary will start at 9:30...

White Castle, LA · 7d

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Baton Rouge had two Ignite tutoring sites rank in the top 10 nationwide for reading growth

BATON ROUGE — Claiborne and Capitol Elementary ranked in the top 10 schools nationwide for reading growth through the "Ignite" tutoring program. At Claiborne, 84% of students met or exceeded reading goals set by the program. At Capitol, 92% did. The national program is run by Teach For America...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Doyle football fans will have a place to call home. See how it will look.

Livingston Parish’s Doyle High School has announced the most significant step yet in its ambitious effort to bring football back to Livingston: the construction of a football field and athletic field house. The Tigers’ home field will have seating for 1,500 spectators, while the field house will include a...

Livingston Parish, LA · 7d

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East Feliciana captures District 9-1A title with win over Kentwood

The homestanding Tigers rolled past perennial power Kentwood 22-6 to capture the District 9-1A crown on Friday. The Tigers, 8-1, and the Kangaroos each have one loss in District 9-1A play. East Feliciana led 14-6 at the half and entered the fourth quarter 22-6. The Tigers were led by quarterback...

Jackson, LA · 7d

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St. Joseph’s-Sulphur winner advances to next round of playoffs in sweep

St. Joseph’s Academy led 1-0 against Sulphur before entering a tight-knit second set. The two sides traded leads, and the Golden Tornados took a 17-15 lead after seven errors over a 9-6 Sulphur run. The Redstickers tested different lineups over the stretch, but quickly bounced back. Jules Lawrence and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Northshore Tech. Community College enrollment hits new high

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) has reached a new enrollment milestone, recording 6,548 students for the fall 2026 semester, the highest enrollment in the college's history. The total represents a 6.4% increase over fall 2025, and a growth of more than 29 percent since fall of 2022. The growth spans...

Livingston, LA · 9d

LSU Reveille

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LSU student cooks up her passion for comfort meals into a business out of her on-campus apartment

Sometimes, the best part of college is going home to a home-cooked meal and getting back to your childhood favorite foods. Eighteen-year-old Ziya Rosenthal, owner and chef behind Midnight Rouxx, understands the love for fresh, prepped comfort foods. Based out of Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Midnight Rouxx gave Rosenthal the chance...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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Catholic leads Baton Rouge rankings as unbeaten Southern Lab makes its own case

BATON ROUGE, La. — Catholic has backed its place atop the Baton Rouge-area football rankings with victories over its closest challengers, beating Zachary and Central during an October stretch that has the Bears approaching the postseason with momentum. The Bears defeated Zachary 70-38 on Oct. 16, Central 41-14 on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Livingston Parish Students Against Destructive Decisions to host Amazing Shake on Wednesday

DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish Students Against Destructive Decisions announced a $625,000 federal grant through the White House's Drug-Free Communities Support Program last week. According to the organization, the grant will provide $125,000 each year through 2031 for a 5-year investment totaling $625,000. The program said the funding will...

Denham Springs, LA · 9d

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East Ascension High School basketball coach charged with DWI

Deputies arrested an East Ascension High School teacher and basketball coach accused of driving while impaired.

Gonzales, LA · 8d