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LSU Manship School honors four inductees into Hall of Fame at annual gala

BATON ROUGE — The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication inducted four leaders in media, corporate affairs and civic leadership into its Hall of Fame during its annual gala Thursday evening. The honorees joined a roster of more than 145 professionals recognized since 1975 for advancing mass communication and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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National Business Publication Names EBR Schools One of the State’s Best-Managed School Districts

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been recognized by Business View Magazine as one of the state’s Best Managed School Districts. Business View is also considering EBR Schools for Best Managed American School Districts for its 2026 awards. Alex “Xan” Wynne-Jones, managing director of Business View Publishing,...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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Berwick sweeps Breaux Bridge to open Division III playoffs

Berwick wasted little time getting into the win column in the Division III state playoffs. The ninth-seeded Panthers swept No. 24 Breaux Bridge 3-0 at home Wednesday in the bi-district round. The Panthers put together a sharp, complete match and never let the Tigers settle in. Breaux Bridge finishes 7-19.

Berwick, LA · 1d

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BRCC awarded $50,000 grant for construction trades lab

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College and the BRCC Foundation have secured a $50,000 grant from the Louisiana Contractors Education Foundation to fund hands-on training and equipment at the college’s newly launched Capital City Construction Lab. The funding will provide students with industry-standard tools, materials and training...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17h

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Cecilia cruises past Carencro to earn piece of 5-4A championship

The Cecilia Bulldogs took a quick early lead over Carencro, courtesy of two special teams plays, and then kept its foot on the gas to lock up a home playoff game and a share of the District 5-4A title on Friday at home. Mason Baltazar recovered the opening kickoff at...

Carencro, LA · 9h

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Dutchtown-East Ascension winner clinches district title behind explosive QB-WR duo

East Ascension’s Jeremyah Merriweather burst downfield on the game’s third play against Dutchtown. Zaylen Smith scanned the field, then found his receiver over the top of the defense for a 71-yard touchdown. The early touchdown was just the beginning of a dominant first half. East Ascension (8-2) scored...

Geismar, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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District championship still major carrot for Lafayette Christian, Catholic-NI

A chance to play for a district championship in the regular-season finale is an opportunity any football team would welcome. That’s an opportunity both Lafayette Christian and Catholic High of New Iberia have on Friday night. “That’s one thing I think that has kind of gotten lost in today's...

New Iberia, LA · 2d

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Carencro, Cecilia battle of small football communities for district crown

Gavin Peters and Cody Champagne know each other well. The coaches of Carencro and Cecilia high schools, which 7 p.m. Friday at Cecilia, live five minutes apart. Their wives graduated together from Cecilia, and their daughters dance together. "I have a lot of respect for Cecilia," Peters said. "I live...

Carencro, LA · 1d

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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

No. 20 Southside at No. 4 Chapelle, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. No. 1 St. Thomas More def. No. 32 Patrick Taylor 3-0 No. 17 Brusly def. No. 16 Acadiana Renaissance 3-1 No. 10 Academy of Our Lady def. No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance 3-0 Regional Pairings. No. 17 Brusly at No. 1...

Lafayette, LA · 21h

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Ascension Blue Gators relishing piece of district title after blowout win

District championships might not be celebrated exactly like they once were, but the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators are going to take a little time to enjoy theirs before opening up postseason play next week. Ascension Episcopal wrapped up its 2026 regular season schedule with a convincing 42-0 win over the...

Youngsville, LA · 10h

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RPCC welcomes 900 students to 2026 Manufacturing Day

ABOVE: RPCC Steel Program Manager Lucas Janopaul provides a hands-on demonstration of advanced manufacturing for Ascension Parish Schools 8th graders during MFG Day Gonzales. River Parishes Community College (RPCC) celebrated National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) last month with two interactive events at its Gonzales and Reserve campuses, introducing eighth-grade students to the exciting career opportunities available in manufacturing, skilled trades, and Louisiana’s growing industrial workforce.

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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Vandebilt sweeps Plaquemine to advance in Division III playoffs

Vandebilt Catholic took care of business at home Wednesday in the Division III bi-district round, sweeping No. 20 Plaquemine 3-0. The 13th-seeded Terriers controlled the match from the start and punched their ticket to the regional round. Plaquemine finishes 15-10. Vandebilt entered the matchup at 16-20 but looked locked in...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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