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A Mandeville sophomore excelled in a key district sweep at Northshore

Mandeville outside hitter Farrah Provance has been working on her swing. That practice paid off for the sophomore, who recorded 16 kills to lead Mandeville to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 District 7-I sweep at Northshore on Oct. 27. “I was focused on hitting the holes today,” Provance said. “Sometimes I...

Mandeville, LA · 12d
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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Set to Open in Fall 2027

Recruitment will begin in the coming weeks for the inaugural class of medical students at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine as the new Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school is set to open in August. The College of Medicine officially received its preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) on October 14. The new accreditation makes the New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine the first HBCU medical school to open in five decades — and the only one located in the Gulf South region.

New Orleans, LA · 14d
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Friday Night Lights: E.D. White beats Assumption 49-7 for fourth straight win

E.D. White Catholic junior quarterback Alex Vicknair scored three first-half touchdowns in a 49-7 win in its homecoming game against Assumption on Friday. The win improved the Cardinals’ record to 3-5 overall and 3-0 in district play. Assumption dropped Assumption to 3-5 and 1-2 in the district. E.D. White...

Thibodaux, LA · 13d
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Four finalists announced in race to become Chancellor of LSUNO

Four finalists have been selected in the race to become Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 13d

Louisiana Weekly

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With a lifelong New Orleanian at its helm, the district’s attendance office chips away at students missing days

Data is an important part of Lerone Crayton’s job for NOLA Public Schools. But he doesn’t see himself as a numbers guy. A big part of his work as the district’s chief school support officer is to reduce the proportion of students who are “chronically absent,” missing at least 10 percent of school days. Roughly one-third of all Orleans Parish students now meet that criteria.

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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St. Augustine, Edna Karr bring wealth of talent to Halloween showdown at Tad Gormley

Halloween night will feature a pair of prep football heavyweights at historic Tad Gormley Stadium when St. Augustine and Edna Karr clash in a district game that will have a postseason atmosphere. The Cougars dominated the Purple Knights, 49-14, in the 2025 Division I state championship game. Friday’s showdown could...

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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New student organizations and student engagement updates

Five new student organizations have registered at Southeastern this year: Brotherly Love, the Aspiring Nurses Alliance, the Student Employment and Assistant Leadership Society, the Micreaux Club, and the Neurodivergent Student Organization. Registration is closed but will reopen Nov. 1. Each year, all organizations must renew their registration through the Office...

Hammond, LA · 13d

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Recap: Jay'viar Suggs, John Fayard surprise Long Beach High School football team with new equipment

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Jay'Viar Suggs joined John Fayard in surprising the Morris Jeff High School football team with new equipment for the upcoming season on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

New Orleans, LA · 13d

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Tulane liberal arts dean steps down to become president of Haverford College

Brian Edwards, dean of Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts, is stepping down at the end of the fall semester, according to an email from university president Michael Fitts and Robin Forman, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, on Oct. 19. Edwards has served as dean for...

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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Letter to the Editor: Tulane restricts medical speaker event to appease Zionist pressure campaign

On Oct. 22, the Palestine Solidarity Coalition at Tulane University planned to host Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who served on a three-week medical mission in Gaza earlier this year. Speaking virtually to students gathered in Lake Theater, Dr. Khan would have addressed Israel’s weaponization of infectious disease against the Palestinian people.

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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LSU New Orleans Names 4 Chancellor Finalists

NEW ORLEANS — Four finalists have been selected in the search for LSU New Orleans‘ next chancellor, LSU System President Wade Rousse announced. The candidates will visit campus Nov. 3 and 4 to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members. “LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and...

New Orleans, LA · 13d

Loyola Maroon

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Does your college major pay off?

For Kamrin Jones, a junior majoring in finance and economics, earning potential was one of the biggest factors influencing his decision when choosing a college major. The finance industry’s reputation for higher-paying positions and job security, Jones said, was most appealing. “I know what kind of lifestyle I want...

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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Tulane Law offers free, confidential legal aid to university community

From parking tickets to serious criminal charges, the Tulane Legal Assistance Program provides students, faculty and staff with free legal aid and low-cost representation. TULAP has a criminal and a civil attorney on staff, along with a retained immigration attorney. Tulane School of Law students also work at the clinic to get hands-on legal experience working with clients.

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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To boost students’ reading scores, this Louisiana principal turned to her local community

Lisa Perrin always knew she wanted to be an educator. Growing up in Raceland, Perrin loved school and her parents impressed upon her the importance of education. In her mind, there was never any question about what she wanted to do when she grew up. “I wanted to impact students...

St Charles Parish, LA · 15d

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Hahnville edges East St. John

Nothing came easy for Hahnville at home Friday night in a District 7-5A battle with East St. John at Tiger Stadium. In the end, the kicking game and defense helped the Tigers prevail. Landon Aymond kicked a 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, his second of the game, to...

Hahnville, LA · 15d

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A Covington senior posted a career-best performance in a key district victory

Rodney Clark wasn’t thrilled with himself after last week’s performance. The Covington senior running back rebounded in a huge way on Oct. 23 during a 49-21 District 6-5A victory against Hammond at Jack Salter Stadium. Clark rushed for a career-high 241 yards on 17 carries and scored three...

Covington, LA · 16d

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Winner of McDonogh 35-Carver uses speed, big plays to win

Homecoming proved to be a reprieve for McDonogh 35 in its District 9-4A game against Carver on Saturday at Tad Gormley Stadium. The speedy Roneagles used big plays to build an insurmountable 29-point halftime lead on the way to a 56-22 triumph. McDonogh 35 (3-5, 2-1) had lost four of...

New Orleans, LA · 15d

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Check out the New Orleans area prep football schedule for Week 9

District 8-5A Warren Easton vs. John Ehret at Memtsas, 6:30 p.m. Abramson vs. McMain at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium. Haynes vs. Booker T. Washington at Pan American, 3:30 p.m. District 11-3A Thomas Jefferson vs. Sophie B. Wright at Pan American. District 11-2A Country Day at Newman. Friday. District 6-5A.

New Orleans, LA · 15d

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Mandeville’s Krew Collura named Metro Player of the Week

Mandeville quarterback Krew Collura has been named the Prep Player of the Week for Week 8 in the metro area for the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, CrescentCitySports.com, 106.7 The Ticket and Friday Night Football. A sophomore, Collura completed 14 of 21 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns and...

Mandeville, LA · 14d

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The St. Paul’s-Mandeville district showdown was decided in the final minute

Mandeville senior Luke DeMelo had never beaten his former school. The Skippers wide receiver attended St. Paul’s in the eighth grade before spending the last four years at Mandeville High. So it was only fitting that when the Skippers needed a big play, he delivered with a 50-yard TD...

Mandeville, LA · 16d