Longville
Longville, LA · Education
dequincynews.com
Scholarship designated for DeQuincy graduate
Catherine Puerta DeLee, a DeQuincy native now living in Alexandria, has established the Dr. James and Catherine Puerta DeLee Scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation. The scholarship is designated for DeQuincy High School graduates majoring in elementary education, and the first student award will be made during McNeese’s fall...
KPLC TV
TDL Week 3 scores and highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week 3 of high school football is here!. The Welsh Greyhounds will take on the Jennings Bulldogs in our Touchdown Live Game of the Week Thursday. Tune in to 7News at Six to see who an adoptable puppy predicts will come out on top!. Join...
wgno.com
Athlete of the Week: Johnathan Brighton Laday
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Johnathan Brighton Laday, a senior at Eunice High School, is contributing across multiple positions on the field this football season. Laday has played cornerback, free safety, wide receiver, punt returner and kick returner, but mainly plays at wide receiver and free safety. Eunice High School...
theadvocate.com
Kaplan's workhorse rushing threat doesn't fit profile, but it doesn't matter
De'Maurion Cormier isn't your prototypical fullback. Kaplan High football coach Vinnie Bullara said that in an ideal world, the 6-foot, 190-pound senior would be lined up at tailback in an old-school I-formation offense. "He's a stud," Bullara said of Cormier, who recorded his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game in a...
thevindicator.com
Hardin pounds Beaumont Kelly 57-0
HARDIN– Coming off a tough loss to Lutheran South Academy a week ago, the Hardin Hornets came back in a big way by jumping out to a big halftime lead in beating Beaumont Kelly 57-0 on Friday night at Hornet Stadium. Thomas Gallaspy got the scoring going for Hardin...
KLFY.com
High school seniors predict brighter futures following SpaceX expansion
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A recent SpaceX announcement is driving new development and economic opportunities in Vermilion Parish prompting high school seniors across the parish to share their perspectives on the area’s future. The influx of new development is expected to bring jobs, businesses and improved infrastructure...
NOLA.com
Calcasieu Parish elementary school closes early due to power issues
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school closed early on Monday due to electricity problems. Western Heights Elementary, located at 1100 Elizabeth St. in Westlake, conducted an early dismissal from school at 11 a.m. due to “a power issue on campus”, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Holly Holland,...
KLFY.com
LSU Eunice announces creation of new college, appoints first dean
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana State University Eunice has announced the creation of a new college within the university, and its first dean. Deshjuana Bagley will be the first Dean of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences. Bagley will lead the third college at LSU Eunice, joining the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences.
vermiliontoday.com
LHSAA announces VC's Kim Guidry will be inducted into the LHSAA Hall of Fame
Kim Guidry, the former head coach of the Vermilion Catholic girls basketball team, began her Thursday morning as usual. But the ordinary quickly faded when a group of her former players and a representative from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association walked into the VC gym. In that moment, Guidry sensed that something was about to unfold.
KPLC TV
TDL Week 2 scores and highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week 2 of high school football is here!. The Vinton Lions will take on the Elton Indians in our Touchdown Live Game of the Week. Tune in to 7News at Six Friday to see who an adoptable puppy predicts will come out on top!. Keep...
gridironfootballusa.com
DITR: RB Cole Mirante, Merryville High School (Merryville, LA)
Cole Mirante is a 5’8, 210-pound running back out of Merryville High School in Merryville, Louisiana. He has a 3.5 GPA and runs a 4.70 40-yard dash. His playing style is that he hits the gaps with speed and agility. His teammates can count on him to get 1st downs plus more. Mirante’s physical running style, work ethic, and ability to contribute in key situations make him a promising prospect at the next level.
Louisiana Illuminator
Q&A: State Sen. Mike Reese, McNeese State president
Mike Reese is both a Republican state senator from Leesville and president of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, having taken on the latter role July 1. In a recent interview, he detailed his work chairing a study committee looking at Louisiana’s higher education funding formula. This transcript of the interview has been edited for […]
Abbeville Meridional
LHSAA announces VC's Kim Guidry will be inducted into the LHSAA Hall of Fame
Kim Guidry, the former head coach of the Vermilion Catholic girls basketball team, began her Thursday morning as usual. But the ordinary quickly faded when a group of her former players and a representative from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association walked into the VC gym. In that moment, Guidry sensed that something was about to unfold.
kalb.com
CLTCC seeks to prepare students for SpaceX job opportunities
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - News broke in August that a new SpaceX center was set to be built in Vermilion Parish. This facility will bring new job opportunities to the state, which means college students can learn new skills to possibly earn a role at the facility. Central Louisiana Technical...
KLFY.com
State audit warns Eunice school split faces deficit
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Eunice residents are exploring a split from the St. Landry Parish School Board following the closure of Central Middle School, but state financial analysis shows a standalone district would face significant revenue deficits. The St. Landry Parish School Board recently shut down Central Middle School...