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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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2026 New Orleans Saints High School Coach of the Week Winners

Throughout the 2026 season, the New Orleans Saints are recognizing outstanding Louisiana high school football coaches through their High School Coach of the Week program. High School Football America, an official partner of NFL Play Football, salutes the honorees below. 2026 New Orleans Saints High School Football Coach of the...

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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Nicholls department of music to host Sound Unbound, fundraising showcase

Nicholls State University’s Department of Music is preparing for a landmark night of music, community and support with its upcoming fundraising event, “Sound Unbound.”. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Mary and Al Danos Theater in Talbot Hall, the event will feature performances that highlight the full range of musical talent across the university.

Thibodaux, LA · 1d
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Louisiana Football Power Ends Edna Karr’s 35-Game Winning Streak

St. Augustine delivered a dominant performance against defending state champion Edna Karr, snapping the Cougars’ 35-game winning streak and announcing itself as a Louisiana title contender.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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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 · 8h

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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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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 · 21h

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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 · 21h

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Local schools work to prevent fights at high school sporting events after several serious penalties

Fights involving players at high school football games in Louisiana have led to serious penalties issued this season by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School’s football season for the remainder of 2026 and barred Assumption High School from hosting home games after a fight that involved players and fans during a nondistrict game in Napoleonville on Sept 25.

Thibodaux, LA · 3d

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Paying teachers, consolidating schools: Jefferson Parish’s newly elected school board members share their visions

The Jefferson Parish School Board faces consequential decisions when its new and returning members take office in January, from whether to raise teacher pay to deciding which schools to close next. Three incumbents won reelection Tuesday, and two newcomers will join the nine-member board. Alice Hoyt ran unopposed in District...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 1d

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Covington High School competes for Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize

Covington High School needs your vote. The school has made it to the final round of the Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Principal John Boudreaux and Athletic Director, Kenny Schenck, give us more details.

Covington, LA · 3d

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Houma Christian sweeps Delcambre to open Division IV playoffs

Houma Christian didn’t leave any doubt in its playoff opener. The 10th-seeded Warriors swept No. 23 Delcambre 25-10, 25-8, 25-9 at home Wednesday in the first round of the Division IV state playoffs. The Warriors controlled the match from start to finish, holding the Panthers to 10 points or...

Houma, LA · 1d

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CSAL Wins EBR Parish Middle School Football Championship Game

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An instant classic on Wednesday night at Broadmoor High School. In the closing seconds of regulation with the score tied at 6-6, DJ Green chucked a pass deep on 4th down and connected with Ayden Thomas, who secured the catch and ran it in for the go-ahead touchdown with three seconds to go.

Baton Rouge, 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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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 · 15h

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GALLERY: Middle School Football- E.D. White vs Thibodaux

Two undefeated middle schools collided Wednesday night at Thibodaux High School as Thibodaux Middle School beat E.D. White 22-14. Turnovers plagued both teams throughout the game. TMS took the lead in the first quarter after intercepting an EDW pass. The Warriors scored off a run from the four yard line...

Thibodaux, LA · 9h

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New Golden Meadow Principal excited to be ‘at home’

A longtime local educator is retiring from his position as a principal of a legendary Lafourche Parish school. A woman who once walked the halls of the school as a student said she is grateful and more than ready to slide in and take his place and lead the school into the future.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 2d

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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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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 · 1d