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LSWA High School Football Polls – Post-Week 9

Others receiving votes: St. Thomas More 32, Northshore 7, John Curtis 5, West Monroe 5, Destrehan 2, Zachary 2, Acadiana 1. Others receiving votes: Salmen 23, Opelousas 17, Carencro 4, Cecilia 1. Class 3A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank. 1. St. Charles (11) 8-1 132 1. 2. University 7-2...

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Laundry fire at Xavier University of Louisiana prompts brief evacuation

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A laundry fire at Xavier University of Louisiana late Sunday prompted a brief evacuation of a dormitory floor on Sunday (Nov. 1), students tell FOX 8. Around 7:30 p.m. Xavier University officials said a fire broke out in an overloaded clothes dryer. They said the fire was contained in the dryer.

tulanehullabaloo.com

OPINION | Leave the water bottle at home

Enormous Stanley tumblers swinging from students’ hands, Hydro Flasks protruding from backpacks and gallon-sized Yetis are almost part of a campus uniform at Tulane University. Yet if any campus can defend the omnipresent water bottle, Tulane can. New Orleans is hot, and the university encourages students to carry reusable...

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Kennedy-Carver winner notches big victory, clinches District 9-4A title

It was senior night for Carver, and the Rams showed up for their final game of the season Friday against Kennedy clad in black and orange, an ode to Halloween and their school colors — orange and green. However, it was Kennedy that brought the horror show. Senior quarterback...

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16 Women Earn Tulane Degrees Behind Bars at St. Gabriel Prison

Sixteen women incarcerated at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel walked across a makeshift stage this week to collect bachelor's degrees from Tulane University, capping a partnership that has now pushed 29 women through the same college program since 2025. The graduates received their diplomas during a ceremony held right at the correctional facility, trading prison uniforms for caps and gowns for an afternoon.

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Jefferson Parish, LA · 7d

Fewer Jefferson Parish families signed up for school aftercare following fee hike, data show

Several hundred fewer Jefferson Parish students this year signed up for the district's paid aftercare program, which three schools ended due to low participation, new data provided by the district show. The enrollment drop comes after the district's school board raised the weekly price families pay by $10 to cover...

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Jesuit’s Michael Cerruti named Metro Prep Player of Week

Jesuit running back Michael Cerruti has been named the Prep Player of the Week for Week 9 in the metro area for the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, CrescentCitySports.com, 106.7 The Ticket and Friday Night Football. A junior, Cerruti rushed 21 times for 246 yards and three touchdowns in the...

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Hahnville holds off Thibodaux, 24-20

Hahnville High School walked away with a hard-fought 24-20 road victory over Thibodaux High School, using a stout second-half defensive performance to hold off the homestanding Tigers in a competitive District 7-5A matchup Friday evening. Thibodaux came out swinging in the first quarter. Da’mien Robertson threw several accurate passes in...

Hahnville, LA · 8d

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Balanced effort lifts St. James to 35-14 win over Vandebilt Catholic

ST. JAMES — The St. James Wildcats made a statement Friday night, using a balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive performance to defeat the Vandebilt Catholic Terriers 35-14 in a Bayou-region matchup. The Wildcats wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. On their opening play from scrimmage, quarterback...

St James, LA · 8d

Nicholls Worth

Get to Know the Women of Nicholls’ 2026 Homecoming Court

For the women at Nicholls State University, being selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court represents years of campus involvement, personal growth and memories made throughout their college experiences. From leadership in student organizations to academic achievement and community service, seniors Elbie Hahn, Sarah Pate, Lily Dominique, Mia Nunez and junior...

Thibodaux, LA · 10d

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Golden Meadow Middle School announces principal transition as Hennessy Melancon prepares for retirement

Golden Meadow Middle School is preparing for a leadership transition as Principal Hennessy Melancon announces his retirement after 33 years of service, including 11 years serving as principal. Melancon’s retirement will become effective on Monday, Nov. 30. In announcing the transition, the school also shared that Mrs. Katie Rousse has...

Golden Meadow, LA · 9d

NOLA.com

Check out the New Orleans-area prep football schedule for Week 10

L.B. Landry vs. Sophie B. Wright at Pan American, 3:30 p.m. De La Salle vs. Haynes at Yenni, 6:30 p.m. Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Taylor at Memtsas, 6:30 p.m. Jesuit vs. Edna Karr at Morris F.X. Jeff St. Stadium. Loranger vs. Morris Jeff at Joe Brown. Friday. Rummel vs. St....

New Orleans, LA · 7d

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The Brother Martin-Chalmette winner called on its 5-star recruit to close out a tight district game

Brother Martin had its best playmaker Easton Royal touch the ball while trying to hold a six-point lead against Chalmette with four seconds left in regulation. A five-star wide receiver recruit committed to Florida, Royal took a handoff around the left side and faked out multiple Chalmette defenders before being brought out of bounds with no time remaining. Brother Martin held to win 27-21 over Chalmette in a Friday district matchup at Chalmette.

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HSFA Louisiana Top 10 high school football rankings for October 29, 2026

Everyone has been waiting for the regular season showdown between Edna Karr and St. Augustine, the top two teams in the High School Football America Louisiana Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. This one is a rematch of last year’s Division I Select state championship...

Louisiana · 9d

WGNO

St. Aug prepares for big Catholic League showdown with Edna Karr

The biggest game on the week nine high school football schedule is a Catholic League showdown between Edna Karr and St. Aug on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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Lafourche Parish, LA · 10d

Lafourche Parish School District to replace entire bus fleet with 115 new buses

Lafourche Parish School District is preparing to roll out 115 new school buses as part of a districtwide fleet replacement expected to be completed by the end of December. The district announced Wednesday that the first wave of 2027 model buses could begin operating as early as this week through its partnership with First Student.

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A St. Martin’s senior accounts for four TDs in win against West St. John. ‘Like our Taysom Hill.’

St. Martin’s senior Cooper Wakefield accounted for four total touchdowns—two rushing, one receiving and one passing — in the second half as the Saints defeated West St. John 42-18 on Friday at Tony Porter Field. In a game where he played quarterback, running back, receiver, safety and...

Edgard, LA · 8d

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Friday Night Live: Week 9 Prep Football Coverage

The playoffs are two weeks away but big games remain in the regular season heading into tonight’s slate. Find all the scores from around the LHSAA on the comprehensive Allstate Sugar Bowl Louisiana Prep Football Scoreboard. Listen to live updates and analysis of all the game action across Louisiana...

Louisiana · 9d

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