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Piece of Tornado history comes home to Hammond High Magnet

A piece of athletic history returned to Hammond High Magnet School on Wednesday, a reminder of past glory that could potentially motivate current and future players. In a brief ceremony at the school, former Hammond High School football player Andy Lofton and the son of former HHS and Southeastern Louisiana University coach Oscar Lofton, presented the game ball from the Tornadoes 1970 state championship victory to current coach Dorsett Buckles.

Hammond, LA · 16d
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Teachers, safety, student needs should be prioritized, parents surveyed by BR Alliance for Students say

BATON ROUGE — A new report from the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students shows that parents of students in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools feel teachers should be the top priority, with school safety also being an essential aspect of a prosperous school. More than 100 Baton Rouge parents...

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d
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Dutchtown band director celebrates 54 years in music education

For Sheily Bell, music is more than a career. It’s a lifelong passion that has shaped generations of students.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d

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Catholic-Central winner's defense forces four turnovers to complement explosive offense in win

Catholic High junior quarterback Camden Estep tossed five touchdown passes and the Bears won the turnover margin 4-0 Friday night as Catholic defeated Central 41-14 at Memorial Stadium. Catholic (5-3, 2-0 in District 4-5A) raced to a 27-0 lead by scoring on four of its first five possessions. Central (3-4,...

Central, LA · 14d
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Everything to know about Baton Rouge prep football Week 8: U-High, West Feliciana meet in big game

Looking ahead to the weekend of prep football games in the Baton Rouge area. 1. DISTRICT TITLE HOPES Several games played this week offer major district title implications. West Feliciana (7-0) and University High (5-2) are both unbeaten in District 7-3A play. The winner will likely decide the district. Catholic will also look to stay unbeaten in District 4-5A play this week against Central.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d

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Ascension Catholic’s linebacker’s decision to stick with football leading to wins, school record

Entering his junior season, Ascension Catholic’s John Rob Daigle had to make a decision. Would he continue playing football or stick to just baseball?. Coach Taylor James knew Daigle had plenty of reasons to hang up his cleats and stay focused on the diamond. When James took over the football program in 2025, he became Daigle’s third coach in as many seasons.

Donaldsonville, LA · 16d

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Zachary High School to host interactive showcase for middle school students

ZACHARY — Zachary High School will host an interactive showcase for middle school students and their parents on Oct. 29. The showcase will show off the school along with its many offerings for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The event is open to students who are already...

Zachary, LA · 14d

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A Break in Action: Southern Lab Focused on Strong Finish

This was expected to be the stretch drive of Southern Lab’s season. The Kittens opened the season with six consecutive victories, adding credence to the team’s capability of making a deep postseason run. Instead of hosting Thrive Academy for a scheduled District 8-1A matchup at Southern University’s A.W....

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d

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FNF Week 8: Riverside Academy shuts out Ascension Catholic, 34-0

The Riverside Academy Rebels hosted the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs on Friday night.

Reserve, LA · 14d

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Applications open for Tangipahoa Parish magnet schools

Tangipahoa Parish School System is pleased to announce that Magnet School applications for the 2027–2028 school year are now open. TPSS Magnet Schools are tuition-free elementary, middle, and high schools that offer specialized courses in addition to the adopted Tier 1 academic curriculum. Students enroll in our magnet schools through an application process, allowing them to thrive in schools in which they are not traditionally zoned to attend.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 16d

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West Feliciana-University High winner pulls away late behind complete offensive performance

University High faced fourth down at the West Feliciana 28-yard line early in the fourth quarter while clinging to a touchdown lead. The Cubs went for it, needing 9 yards for a first down. Knox Kiffin rolled right with a defender bearing down on him. He heaved the ball on the run to Kevin Smith in the end zone, and he hauled it in midair over the head of a defender for a touchdown to extend the lead.

St Francisville, LA · 14d

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LSUS Student Life team brings home three statewide awards

When Angel Brown first stepped onto LSU Shreveport’s campus in 2019, first-generation students were recognized by the campus but not fully supported. Fast forward to 2026 when Brown returned to LSUS as the Campus Leadership Coordinator, and her evaluation of how the university supports students has shifted. Brown has...

Shreveport, LA · 15d

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Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 8 of the 2026 season

It's Week 8 of the high school football season in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. West Feliciana-University High, Parkway-East Ascension and Central-Catholic are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14d

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The fight for playoffs: District games take focus in Week 8

The high school football season is entering its final stretch and district matchups are becoming more important as teams look to build momentum and make a push for the playoffs. Here is a look at the Week 8 schedule for local high school football teams. Thibodaux at H.L. Bourgeois –...

Thibodaux, LA · 15d

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Madison Prep-St. Michael winner dominates behind impressive defensive performance

When Madison Prep needed its defense to step up against St. Michael, the unit answered the call. The Chargers allowed only an early field goal and held St. Michael to 99 total yards in a 32-3 win at Warrior Stadium. Madison Prep also forced three turnovers and got two safeties.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d

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WATCH: Highlights from Opelousas vs Cecilia football in Week 8

Opelousas, LA · 15d

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Southern University’s Human Jukebox rises to No. 1 in HBCU band rankings

BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University’s Human Jukebox moved from eighth place in September to the top spot in October’s Division I Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings, earning 398.4 points. The Baton Rouge band leads Bethune-Cookman’s Marching Wildcats by 5.65 points. Florida A&M’s Marching 100...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Southern University to host estate planning event

The Southern University Law Clinic and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives will host an estate planning event on Oct. 24 at the Southern University Law Center.

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Southeastern recognizes distinguished alumni, others at annual awards presentation

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University recognized distinguished alumni recently at its annual Alumni Awards Evening during Homecoming week. Honored at the event were Rob Dugas, a retired business executive and part-time business coach and consultant, as the Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year and Nyoki Mokeba, director of equipment sourcing at Performance Contractors, Inc., as the Young Alumnus of the Year.

Hammond, LA · 16d

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Letters: LSU researchers are identifying barriers to school attendance

The recent editorial in this newspaper rightly highlighted Louisiana’s student absenteeism crisis. Regular attendance is essential to learning, yet many students face obstacles that make getting to school difficult. Addressing those challenges requires shared responsibility among families, schools, courts, nonprofits, healthcare providers and state leaders. This is a statewide...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d