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After Douglass-Kennedy school merger in NOLA, efforts to honor past while forging ahead

It was halftime at the John F. Kennedy High School homecoming game and two pairs of kings and queens slowly paraded down the 50-yard line as cheers filled the air. The royal couples came from two New Orleans high schools — Kennedy and Frederick A. Douglass — that had merged into one.

New Orleans, LA · 10h
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John Curtis Christian School to induct Ashley Brignac and Percy Millet into Hall of Fame

RIVER RIDGE, La. — October 26, 2026 — John Curtis Christian School inducted Ashley Brignac and Percy Millet into its Hall of Fame last week, honoring two of the most accomplished student-athletes in the school’s history. John Curtis Christian School inducted Ashley Brignac into its Hall of...

River Ridge, LA · 1d
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More school closures are coming to New Orleans. Parents are anxious

Karen Seymour’s three kids just started attending Élan Academy in New Orleans this fall, but she’s already thinking of what she might have to do if the school closes. She transferred her kids to Élan after the state board of education closed their old school, Athlos Academy in Jefferson Parish, in May for low academic performance.

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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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 · 3d
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St. Augustine-Rummel stayed close into the fourth quarter, until one team’s QB scored three TDs

With a chance to go undefeated through the regular season for the first time since 1987, St. Augustine got the job done. It took more work than usual, though. Quarterback Jaelle Noble ran for three touchdowns — all in the fourth quarter — as top-ranked St. Augustine overcame a late deficit to defeat Rummel 35-22 on Friday at Tad Gormley Stadium.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 2d

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Catholic High sends Texas team home with a blowout loss

With District 4-5A play completed and an eighth straight championship in hand, the Catholic High Bears stepped away from district play Friday night and kept their late-season momentum going in a big way. The Bears rolled up 400 yards of offense and returned a kickoff for a score in a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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The Baton Rouge area high schools to watch in the non-select football playoffs

The high school football playoff pairings are out for the four nonselect divisions in Louisiana. Here's what stood out for Baton Rouge-area schools after the brackets and schedule were released on Sundayn. Division I Nonselect. This bracket features eight Baton Rouge area schools. Two first-round matchups also feature District 5-5A...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3h

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St. Augustine and Edna Karr Rivalry Brings Thousands Together for Historic Football Showdown

New Orleans has always been a city where High School Football is more than a game. It is a celebration of community, tradition, school pride, and generations of excellence. That spirit was on full display Saturday, October 31st, as thousands of fans packed Tad Gormley Stadium to witness one of the city’s most anticipated rivalries: St. Augustine High School versus Edna Karr High School.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

Walker, LA · 19h

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The Jesuit-Edna Karr matchup produces a historic first for the winning team

Jesuit and Edna Karr have shared a district for five seasons, meeting annually in the regular season and once more in last year’s playoffs. For the first time, the Blue Jays walked off the field as winners following a 40-19 victory Thursday at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium in Algiers.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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New scholarships support former foster youth at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — First lady Melania Trump visited Louisiana State University to highlight a $7.2 million investment in students who have experienced foster care. The funds will create a permanent scholarship fund at LSU. For many who have experienced foster care, figuring out how to cover...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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Friday Night Lights: Area teams prepare for regular-season finales as playoffs approach

The high school football regular season is nearing its conclusion, and Week 10 presents one final opportunity for teams across the Houma-Thibodaux area to strengthen their playoff positions and finish the regular season on a high note. Several local teams enter the final week looking to extend winning streaks, while...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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St. Augustine Purple Knights named GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week

St. Augustine’s football team has spent the 2026 season reminding the state why they are among the state’s top programs, and the Week 9 victory over Edna Karr has been the most significant statement yet for the 9-0 Purple Knights. The program has displayed talent on the field and excellence off the field, which is why they are the Week 9 GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

Louisiana Illuminator

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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025.  Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching.  In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

WGNO

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Applications open for Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

Applications are now open for the inaugural class of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, which is set to welcome its first students in 2027.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

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Mandeville leaned on its offensive line to close out its perfect regular season

It all led to this for the Mandeville High football team. The Skippers used a balanced offense and a stifling defense to defeat Fontainebleau 28-10 on Nov. 6, capping off a perfect 10-0 regular-season season. Mandeville finished as the undefeated District 6-5A champions and is expected to be the top...

Mandeville, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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Prairieville-Franklinton winner clinches victory with unusual score

With the game on the line in the closing seconds, Prairieville High School turned to quarterback Skyler Kelly to make the game-winning play, and he came through with a touchdown on a play that caught everyone off guard. Kelly lined up wide and went to the end zone where he...

Prairieville, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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High school teammates turned Southern freshmen shine in team’s dominant win over Bethune-Cookman

Macario Dade saw daylight on the right sideline. The Southern freshman running back with a track and field background detonated from the backfield and went untouched for a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Southern’s 45-17 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Fellow freshman Wydell...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h