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Louisiana principal accused of punishing girl after dance viral video gets hired in Lafayette
WALKER, La. (BRPROUD) — The former principal of Walker High School who was accused of punishing a girl after a video of her dancing went viral has been hired by the Lafayette Parish School System. An announcement of new principal appointments on the LPSS website shows Jason St. Pierre...
Baton Rouge is getting 3 new magnet school programs; a fourth is still looking for a home
Fueled by a $15 million federal grant, three elementary schools in Baton Rouge are racing to launch new arts-oriented magnet programs in time for when children return from summer break in August. A fourth magnet program funded by the grant, however, lacks a home. It’s an arts conservatory, dubbed the...
Leaders of Impact Charter School in Baker investigated for possible fraud, financial crimes
Impact Charter School's founder, principal and others have been named in a search warrant alleging possible financial crimes, fraud and theft at the school in Baker. Chakesha Scott, the school's CEO and founder, is the first name listed in the search warrant, which was executed at the school by the state's Legislative Auditor on May 13 and resulted in the seizure of many of Scott's financial documents and devices.
All SUSLA campuses closed on Tuesday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — All Southern University at Shreveport campuses will close on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Due to an internet outage. Faculty and staff are to work remotely. Essential workers are expected to report to campus.
Denham Springs High School teacher working to honor all KIA alums
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - A history teacher at Denham Springs High School is working to keep the legacies of service members alive. That includes Carl Cain, the late husband of Robbie Spangler. “We were high school sweethearts,” said Spangler. “He came up to me one time in the hall...
LSU students plan new vision for the Baton Rouge waterfront for school project: 'A working river'
Imagine a Baton Rouge riverfront with multiple parks, a garden, a promenade, residential areas and outdoor dining integrated with a trolley to take you from place to place. A group of 22 LSU students was asked to do just that as the starting point of a class project in landscape architecture, merging the majesty of the Mississippi River with the city and its residents.
Meet Louisiana's Scripps National Spelling Bee contenders
Louisiana has five students competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year. Why it matters: The spelling bee is like America's version of "The Great British Bake-Off," which is to say it's the wholesome content we all crave. Yes, but: We still want our hometown kids to take everyone...
Copper Mill Elementary hosts Sports Banquet
Copper Mill Elementary hosted its Sports Banquet on May 16 at Copper Mill Elementary School. The ceremony was held in the school's gymnasium and dinner followed in the school's cafeteria. Copper Mill had a total of 146 athletes in cross-country, cheer and mascots, volleyball and basketball.
High school baseball rankings: North Broward Prep among MaxPreps Top 25 teams to win a state title
Corona (Calif.) chose to end its season as Southern Section Division 1 champions rather than compete in the Southern California regional this week, solidifying Catholic (Baton Rouge, La.) as the No. 1 team in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school baseball rankings and likely cementing its status as national champion.
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